Kira Kosarin is setting a major goal for herself – to be the youngest to direct an episode for Nickelodeon!
The 21-year-old actress and singer teamed up with some friends to direct and co-produce an episode of new series, The Lerners, and after that experience, is ready for more.
“Now that I’ve got an episode under my belt, I’m manifesting one of my biggest dreams. Does anyone know the youngest person to ever direct an episode of a @Nickelodeon show?” she queried on her Twitter. “I’m trying to break the record… 👀.”
She just might, too! Nathan Kress (iCarly) got behind the camera on Henry Danger and Game Shakers when he was 24, and the second youngest was Fred Savage when he directed a handful of episodes of Unfabulous in 2004.
Now that I’ve got an episode under my belt, I’m manifesting one of my biggest dreams. Does anyone know the youngest person to ever direct an episode of a @Nickelodeon show? I’m trying to break the record... 👀 #DirectedByKiraKosarinpic.twitter.com/VSblnaDmo9
Clarifying here! I co-directed an pilot pitch with a team of friends/mentors, not Nickelodeon. I’m stating that to direct for the network itself is one of my major goals that I’m working towards 😇
Before SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg passed away last November, composer Nicolas Carr asked him what he thought the best part of the series is. Hillenburg’s reply came without hesitation: “The music.”
When thinking about classic animated shows, usually the first things that come to mind are its funny characters or memorable episodes. But there are rare occasions where the show’s music becomes just as crucial as its plot or humor. SpongeBob SquarePants fits in that realm, bringing joy to fans of all ages through catchy melodies.
First premiering on July 17, 1999 on Nickelodeon, the world was introduced to creator Stephen Hillenburg’s goofy-but-relatable cast of underwater creatures: the man-child SpongeBob and his pet snail Gary, his not-so-smart best friend Patrick Star, cynical Squidward Tentacles, villainous Plankton, money-hungry Mr. Krabs and competitive Sandy Cheeks. The show began as a fun joyride to Bikini Bottom, but quickly grew to become a meaningful part of many viewers’ lives. And the music has helped carry that feeling throughout the past 20 years.
Sure, there have been silly moments like “Ripped Pants” and “The Striped Sweater Song” that showcase the characters’ comedic side. But overall, there is a magic in which the songwriters and producers are able to create music that isn’t confined to Bikini Bottom. They inject their love for ‘60s and ‘70s rock, soul and pop into nearly every song, elevating them beyond just simple ditties for a children’s show. The melodies have heart, the choruses are brilliantly catchy and the pure lyricism possesses a relatability that extends across all ages. And the sonic nostalgia threaded in these songs have transformed them into something, well, timeless.
From “The Best Day Ever” to “Where’s Gary,” these tunes have remained buzzy earworms that have eclipsed our TV screens and bled into karaoke sessions, social media memes and even the genesis of a 12-piece SpongeBob-inspired soul band called Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas, featuring Tom Kenny, the voice of the titular sponge. Earlier this year, longtime fans rallied together to create a Super Bowl petition demanding that the show’s “Sweet Victory” be performed at halftime in honor of the late Hillenburg. (A brief clip from its parent episode did end up being used to introduce guest performer Travis Scott.)
The creator always made it a point to keep the music as crucial element of the show, and shared that goal with his creative team. Tom Kenny, handpicked by Hillenburg as the voice of SpongeBob, first met the creator during their work on Rocko’s Modern Life. At the time, Kenny voiced Heffer Wolfe while Hillenburg served as creative director from 1993-1996. Nicolas Carr, who also worked on Rocko’s Modern Life as music editor in 1996, was later brought on as the SpongeBob composer by Hillenburg. Andy Paley, a composer and songwriter who’s worked with Beach Boys, Phil Spector and Madonna, got a taste of cartoons as the songwriter for The Ren & Stimpy Show in 1993. Vince Waller, also an The Ren & Stimpy Show alum, joined SpongeBob in 2000. He now serves as executive producer alongside Marc Ceccarelli (“The show had everything that I already cut my teeth on with Ren & Stimpy,” Waller says).
Over the past two decades, the show has released six albums: 2001’s SpongeBob SquarePants: Original Theme Highlights, 2004’s The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie -- Music from the Movie and More… (which peaked on the Billboard 200 at No. 76), 2005’s The Yellow Album, 2006’s The Best Day Ever, 2009’s SpongeBob's Greatest Hits (peaked at No. 62), and 2015's The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water soundtrack. The music later transcended from the small screen to the stage in 2016, when director Tina Landau created the Tony-award winning SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. Although currently announced, a soundtrack for SpongeBob's third movie, The SpongeBob Movie: It's a Wonderful Sponge, is also expected to be released.
For the show’s 20th anniversary, Kenny, Paley, Carr, Waller and Ceccarelli went down memory lane with Billboard, to discuss the music’s growth throughout the years, and how they helped bring Hillenburg’s vision to life.
BRINGING MAGIC TO THE MUSIC
“The Drunken Sailor”
This score, which was first introduced in season two, is a traditional-sounding nautical melody that is best associated with the show’s money-hungry boss -- Mr. Krabs.
Carr: I don't play the accordion, but I picked up a little Chinese accordion in a toy store and started fooling around with it. That was actually one of the first cues that I did for the show, because I found that the production libraries offered a few versions of it. They were oftentimes not the right feel, so I needed something a little more rousing and not quite so drunken-sounding. Mr. Krabs is an old salty sailor and he was in the Navy. So when we're at The Krusty Krab there's often a nautical feeling. I think [the cue] suits him well, like what shall we do with this crazy guy, you know? The music can add to the humor of the whole situation rather than using something that's just a generic comic book cue.
“The Best Day Ever”
Debuting on the end credits of 2004’s The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, "Best Day Ever" has since blossomed into an instantly recognizable and cheerful paen for both the series and the SpongeBob community.
Paley: I had this lyric in my head: "Mr. Sun came up and he smiled at me/ said it's gonna be a good one, just wait and see." Then Tom gave me the line, “Feeling so ecstatic, stratified." I just thought that was so brilliant. We were thinking about the Beach Boys, The Turtles' "Happy Together," and put ourselves in the mood of those kinds of records. It was a really good moment and it's become an anthem for the show.
Kenny: [Paley and I] wanted to write songs that would be performed by SpongeBob and his friends. These characters’ voices are so distinct, so we thought we could write songs almost as if they were writing for themselves. "Best Day Ever" is an expression of SpongeBob’s whole philosophy of life. It’s sunny and optimistic, but it also has clouds in it. We wrote that so where it didn't mention living in the Pineapple or having a pet snail named Gary. We consciously made it not SpongeBob-specific because we wanted it to be one of those sunshine-pop songs like [The Beach Boys] "Wouldn't It Be Nice?" or "Daydream" by The Lovin' Spoonful.
Paley:SpongeBob: The Musical references different parts of the song's melody throughout. Tom and I were watching people in the audience when the orchestra played just the chords -- you saw emotional reactions immediately. I watched an interview of [Tony award-winning composer Tom Kitt], and he said [the musical] all started with “The Best Day Ever." So that was a great compliment to hear.
Kenny: Steve Hillenburg was actually in the studio playing ukulele. So it's nice that's got his fingerprints on that song. It wound up in the first SpongeBob movie in 2004 over the closing credits. And then it kept on having these new lives. They built an episode around it, and then it wound up in a lot of theme park attractions. It's funny, I would hear it on the radio and really hip bands would have it on their playlists. In SpongeBob: The Musical, it's the only song from the show aside from the theme.
“Don’t Be a Jerk (It’s Christmas)”
This holiday tune calls back to classics like The Beach Boys’ “Little Saint Nick” and The Crystals’ version of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” due to its lively ‘60s-inspired melody, making it all the more nostalgic.
Paley: For one day out of the year, how about you set your pettiness aside and be a nice person? That was the inspiration behind “Don’t Be a Jerk (It’s Christmas)”. Like, don't take the prize out of the cornflakes box please! Let somebody else have it! Don't go into the "10 items or less" line at the grocery store when you have 20 things in your shopping cart! I remember [The Beach Boys’] Brian Wilson calling me up to say, "Andy that is the greatest song I ever heard!" Whenever I go shopping at Target around Thanksgiving, I hear it play. It's almost up there with "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree" and "Jingle Bells." It comes from the production, which really has a classic sound.
Kenny: The song had a different title at first, where “jerk” was a different word that ends in K and starts with a D. But it was not to be sung by SpongeBob. [Laughs.] We were just writing this fun Weird Al-like song, because people just seem to be being so nasty and impolite. We thought it should be a SpongeBob song, because it's him pleading for civility and being on your best behavior at this time of year.
“Where’s Gary”
Featured in season four’s “Have You Seen This Snail?” episode, this track highlights SpongeBob’s tender side as he tearfully muses about losing his dear pet Gary.
Paley: Tom and I were sitting in a room in the Nickelodeon offices with some execs, and they said they wanted to create an episode where Gary gets lost. By the time I came home, I had written enough of “Where’s Gary” where I called Tom to share with him. We had it done in an hour. This is the one that kids come up all the time and tell us, "I know what it's like because I lost my dog once. I know how SpongeBob feels!"
Kenny: It’s kind of an homage to "Runaway" by [‘60s rock singer] Del Shannon. Me and Andy are such rock n' roll history fans. It's kind of like that [1996] Tom Hanks movie That Thing You Do! where people wrote songs that sound like ‘60s pop. We get to write songs that are nods to the stuff we love.
“Sweet Victory”
Marking one of the few times a song was not performed by Tom Kenny, this power ballad (sung by David Glen Eisley) is associated with one of the series’ most triumphant moments: when Squidward and his band won the Bubble Bowl.
Kenny: A lot of times, shows purchase library music. Once you buy it, you can use it as much as you want. From what I understand, "Sweet Victory" was one of those. Something like, "Generic Power Ballad No. 4." It sounds like Night Ranger's [1984 single] "Sister Christian." The producers just thought it was so intense and bombastic. It's one of my favorite episodes, where SpongeBob rises up like he's a member of Journey or something. It makes me laugh every time, because it's so stupid! [Laughs.]
I was aware of that [Super Bowl LIII halftime] petition when it was happening. I thought it was a trip! And then it happened -- sort of. I think people were waiting for something bigger, as much as they love Adam Levine's [of Maroon 5] nipples. But they were a little disappointed that SpongeBob didn't have a heavier presence. But just to be in the halftime at all was pretty cool. I do wish it had been more of a duet.
“F.U.N. Song”
One of the earliest non-theme original songs featured on the show, the SpongeBob-Plankton duet demonstrates the former's undying optimism that is juxtaposed by the latter’s entertainingly wicked spirit.
Kenny: That might've been from the second or third episode we recorded. You could kind of see the roadmap of SpongeBob's relationship with Plankton. SpongeBob is being exactly who he is, trying to teach this guy who is way too uptight and negative to have fun. Plankton is like, "Oh, I'll blow up the room with bombs, that sounds fun." So it’s this duet where their points of view are juxtaposed.
I knew [the voice of Plankton] Doug Lawrence from Rocko's Modern Life -- he voiced Filbert the turtle, who is totally different from Plankton. He's a guy who revels in negativity and destruction. And SpongeBob is the sweet, naive guy who just wants everyone to be happy and get along. We were together in the studio while recording. I like to have everyone in the room -- which a lot of shows don't do anymore. Comedically, the way Plankton just hijacks this positive song and turns it into a Sturm und Drang with all the nuclear fire and uranium bomb references. He thinks he understands fun... but let's not blow people up!
Cast of Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants on set of SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout anniversary special. Clockwise from left: Bill Fagerbakke (voice of Patrick Star), Rodger Bumpass (voice of Squidward Tentacles), Tom Kenny (center) (voice of Spongebob Squarepants), Doug Lawrence (voice of Plankton), Carolyn Lawrence (voice of Sandy Cheeks), Clancy Brown (voice of Mr. Krabs). Courtesy of Nickelodeon.
SNEAKY DOSES OF ADULT HUMOR
Paley: You gotta censor yourself sometimes. But sometimes we get stuff past the executives. On It's a SpongeBob Christmas [album], we did a message from SpongeBob and the cast. It's a very traditional but deadpan thing to do on Christmas records, like with The Beach Boys, Ronettes, Crystals. On the Beach Boys’ message, Dennis Wilson stuttered in the studio and Tom tried not to laugh. But he ends up imitating the stutter: “Hi, this is SpongeBob SquarePants/ We hope all of you hap-happened to enjoy our humble holiday musical gift to you." I'm not even kidding -- it took us an hour to get him to record that because he was laughing so hard! So I send the master to the execs and they go, "Andy, didn't you notice that Tom stutters?" I immediately threw Tom under the bus -- I have no loyalty whatsoever -- and said that's what he wanted. [Laughs.]
Carr: I try and push things over the top. I try to get way too serious almost to where it's like that's ridiculous. If it's dramatic, I get these really horrific shock moments. So when Mr. Krabs is kind of messed up, I'll play the “Drunken Sailor” song. If I put a piece of music to it that makes me laugh, then I know that's the right piece.
Paley: I moved from Boston to L.A. just to work with Brian Wilson, that's why I live here. We have a long history of writing records together. So I asked if he could come in and sing some background vocals for "Being a Krabby Patty." The last thing Tommy Ramone played drums on before he died was a punk song we did called "Riding the Hook.” James Burton, who's a great session guitar player and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, was Elvis Presley's guitar player for many years. He played on [The Best Day Ever] too, for "You Will Obey."
Kenny: One of the songs on that album called "Barnacles!" is kind of a Tex-Mex song. We got Flacko Jiménez to play on it, he's a really famous Mexican accordionist. I brought him in on my own dime to play on it. Then a couple of years later Obama gave him a Presidential Medal of whatever and I was like, "Wow, we were ahead of the curve on Flacko.”
Paley: "Barnacles” is an expletive in Bikini Bottom. On the song Mr. Krabs says, "I kissed my ass-ets goodbye." So we got that into the record -- it flew right past Nickelodeon! But we also had to switch the opening lyrics from "So in Bikini Bottom, we have a B-word" to "We have a word that's preferred." But they don't catch everything!
THE POWER OF ANIMATION
Paley: The show has exploded and has this really long-lasting power. Tom and I try to write these songs as seriously as possible and so people can emotionally relate to it -- we don't think of it as a novelty. And I think it's been successful in that way. It being a cartoon doesn't really matter. If the melody and lyrics are heartfelt, anyone can sing it.
Waller: The music has become just as iconic as SpongeBob’s shape. It has quality, but it’s also lively and fun. It really resonates with kids when they hear it again, it sort of goes BING!
Kenny: It's beautiful how much this silly show means to people after 20 years. People that were little kids grew up on it, and now it's still part of their lives in the form of memes and inside jokes they make with co-workers and their kids. I can't remember where I saw this, but someone wrote a really interesting article that SpongeBob SquarePants existed in the pre-internet age. There's something [special] about repurposing faces. They're utilized in ways that wasn't the original intention.
Like that SpongeBob chicken pose was not what was happening in that episode. He wasn’t making fun of someone, but I love that the audience was able to take that drawing and repurpose it for something completely new. What I love about all these memes was that they weren’t corporate or PR department-driven. It's really participatory, you know? There's kind of a DIY aspect to that, which is very Stephen Hillenburg.
The show came from just him drawing a little comic book to teach kids at the marine biology summer camp about the creatures in the tide pool. He just took a pen and some paper and said, "Okay, this is the sponge, this is the starfish, this is the crab.” Those were the prototypical versions of the SpongeBob characters.
HILLENBURG’S LEGACY
Kenny: Everything with SpongeBob, that all came directly from Steve. I know that he saw the music as being part of the design. SpongeBob's room is very Tiki-influenced. There's a lot of bamboo furniture and those flowers on the walls are very South Pacific-looking flowers. Steve liked Hawaii, so SpongeBob is tropical and Polynesian. I think the show might be part of the reason that ukuleles are cool again. Nobody in my high school played it in the 70s. And now I've got a 15-year-old daughter and all her friends play the ukulele. That [instrument] is definitely a part of the show's musical DNA. I remember Steve wanted that: frenetic Hawaiian Tiki music, but with more of a hop 1920s kind of sound.
Carr: I remember once I was with [show composer] Sage Guyton and he asked [Hillenburg], "What do you think is the best part of the show?" Steve without hesitation said, “the music.” I was floored! To have Steve say that, it meant a lot. [I’m grateful] for having met him because he changed my life. I can't tell you how much I owe to that man, and how much I love him and miss him. Every time I work on the show, I always try to think, "Well, how would Steve dig this? Is this something that would make Steve laugh?" I can remember going to so many spotting sessions in a big theater and I'd just look over to see what's Steve's expression like. If he's got a smile on his face then I know everything's alright.
Kenny: I never aspired to have a song in a Broadway show, but because of Steve I do. And I've gone to all these different countries and [have had] all these weird experiences, like waving the checkered flag at a NASCAR race with a SpongeBob race car. Andy and I realized that we really enjoyed playing together, so now we have a band called Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas. That's something that I wouldn't be doing if it wasn't for SpongeBob or Steve. His gift just keeps on giving.
SPONGEBOB LAUGHS ON
Waller: We’re going to continue making it the liveliest show possible. Steve showed us humor and was always true to when we first started [the show]. Steve wasn’t a big laugher, but when he did you felt like you won something. And we saw him laugh a lot during the last two years [of his life].
Paley: I think it's really lucky that [Tom and I] found each other. It's a bromance! I don't know anyone else who I'd rather bounce ideas off of and write songs with. We work really fast, and I've noticed that throughout my life if something happens fast then it's probably good. Our work is really sincere, but you gotta keep it light and fun while you're doing it. Somehow we have this great chemistry of composing songs together.
Kenny: I can't speak for the giant multinational corporation's plan since I'm not part of that. But I know on a microlevel, us creatives on the show are just trying to keep SpongeBob alive. Steve was diagnosed with ALS two years before he passed, so he definitely plotted and gave orders for the people that he turned it over to. Even in his absence, the job is the same as it was when Steve was in the recording booth with us: to do our best to bring the characters to life. I mean, SpongeBob's never gone away in 20 years. There's always been a movie, a show, a game or something in production.
Ceccarelli: We pick the music in every scene for the comedy aspect of it. It’s just like another tool, like the drawings or funny dialogue. The music [reflects] the humor and enhances whatever we’re showing on screen. From the needle drop library to the Hawaiian-inspired cues, there’s a really big rainbow of music that we show.
Kenny: Steve's heart was so big and he put so much of it into the characters. When people tell us what the characters have meant to them and what the laughs that they've gotten from SpongeBob have gotten them through in their lives, it's unexpectedly heavy. It's not like a show that was big on Netflix for a year or two. The fencepost of SpongeBob has sunk way deep in the concrete of the pop cultural consciousness. It's hard to dislodge it.
MUMBAI: Scorching heat, incessant rains, chilling winters, nothing can deter a child’s excitement to go outdoors and pedal through the streets. As a favourite pastime and a significant routine for toddlers, tweenies, and teens, cycling defines the essence of one’s childhood. Keeping up with the fascination and adding a dash of excitement to the daily life of school children across India, Viacom18 Consumer Products is all set to launch a new range of Shiva Cycles - based on the popular Nicktoon, Shiva!
The newly launched Shiva cycles with distinctive and attractive styles are available for kids across age groups from 3 to 9 years. It has 3 segments i.e. Bicycle | Tricycle | Kick Scooter. The Shiva bicycle range has 3 sizes available - 14T, 16T, 20T. Symbolizing strength, bravery and intelligence, the homegrown character of the Nickelodeon franchise - Shiva, resonates with kids and his flying bicycle is one of the major attractions amongst the young minds. With this new offering, cycling will become cooler and more enjoyable for the kids. While being one of the most loved Nicktoons, Shiva, is also an inspirational figure for many owing to his supreme braveness.
Commenting on the launch of the new range of Shiva Cycles, Sachin Puntambekar, Business Head-Consumer Products, Viacom18 said, “Shiva is one of the most popular characters from the Nickelodeon ecosystem. The launch of Shiva Cycles is an extension of the fan-base and a give-back to the kids who adore this fun-loving character. As one of the most essential elements in a child’s development, cycling also remains to be an integral part of their play routine. The diverse range of newly launched cycles cater to all age groups and will offer sheer delight to the little Shiva fans, bringing them closer to their favorite toon."
Viacom18 Consumer Products’ newly launched Shiva Cycles are already in stores! Get yours now!
Calling all Clubbers! Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) and Nickelodeon Brazil (Brasil) will premiere the epic season one finale of Club 57 on Friday 26th July 2019! Please check local listings for air times.
La exitosa serie de Nickelodeon Latinoamérica producida por Viacom y Rainbow Group, protagonizada por Evaluna Montaner y Riccardo Frascari llegará pronto a su final. Después de acompañarlos durante varias semanas en diferentes aventuras en el tiempo, podrás disfrutar del último episodio que se transmitirá por Nickelodeon el viernes 26 de julio a las 6:00 pm . Con una mezcla inigualable de música y baile, no podrás perderte de este épico desenlace. “Club 57” ha resultado ser un éxito a nivel internacional y cuenta con 60 episodios de 45 minutos que fueron grabados en la pintoresca región de Puglia, Italia y Miami, Estados Unidos.
Acerca del episodio final:
Sin duda, Eva y JJ hacen la pareja perfecta. Su amor es verdadero, pero imposible. Eva debe regresar a su presente sin afectar la línea del tiempo, ya que un cambio en el pasado, por más pequeño que sea, produciría un futuro muy distinto para ella y su familia. Aurek hará todo lo posible para que Eva y JJ terminen su relación y Eva regrese al futuro. Lo que no sospecha Aurek es que él también se enamorará de Eva. Eva arriesgará todo y hará lo posible para regresar al pasado, salvar su familia y encontrar al amor de su vida, JJ.
Nathan is an Ariana Grande Stan, Cancels Noise-Cancelling Headphones 🎧 #AllThatTuesday
Nathan Janak cancels noise-cancelling headphones from his iconic hot tub! We all know how Nathan feels about Ariana Grande (you’ve seen his impression, right?!) – so when noise-cancelling headphones stop him from seeing her in concert, you know it’s time for them to be cancelled! Plus, Nick's also included everything else that Nathan has cancelled so far! What would you cancel? Let me know in the comments below! Catch All That Saturdays at 8:30/7:30c on Nickelodeon!
Update - Nathan Janak has hinted on Instagram that Phill Lewis, best known as Mr. Marion Moseby on Disney's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck, has come aboard All That as a director!
Life Hacks & Lessons! 🧠 w/ SpongeBob & The Loud House | #TryThis
Did you know that wearing the color yellow can boost your mood? Or that ice cubes can be used to remove gum from your hair? Both are true!! Check out our favorite Life Hacks & Lessons, designed to help you get out of sticky situations, stay healthy, and have fun doing it! Tell me which hack you can’t wait to try in the comments below!
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Top Wing Theme Song in Different Languages Ft. Spanish, Portuguese, & More! 🌍 #TopWingTuesday
Do you know the Top Wing theme song? Do you love singing? Then you'll love this video with Rod, Swift, Brody, and Penny, where your favorite cadets sing in different languages! Catch more of your favorite shows on Nickelodeon and the Nick Jr. channel.
Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/
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!
Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) has announced the exciting news that the number-one entertainment brand for kids will be hosting its 2019 edition of Día del Juego México, Nickelodeon Latinoamérica's local version of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play, on Saturday 20th July 2019 between 10 AM - 4 PM at Parque Bicentenario in Ciudad de México (CDMX)! The event is free to attend and take part in.
Nickelodeon's pro-social initiative celebrates kids' love of play, highlighting the importance physical activity, and encourages the whole family to take part in creative and imaginative sports and games in a safe environment.
Worldwide Day of Play was created by Nickelodeon in conjunction with its “Let’s Just Play” campaign, and has since become a worldwide movement which goal is to encourage a healthy lifestyle, balancing watching television and playing video games with taking part in traditional leisure activities, whilst respecting and taking into account everyone's differences.
Día del Juego México 2019 invites kids and parents to to take part in a wide variety of games and activities inspired by their favourite Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. shows.
Nickelodeon Día del Juego México 2019 is sponsored by LEGO and Samsung Kids.
Convive con los personajes de Nickelodeon durante el "Día del juego"
Nickelodeon Latinoamérica regresa a la Ciudad de México y llega por primera vez al Parque Bicentenario para celebrar la 4ta edición del Nickelodeon Día del Juego el próximo sábado, 20 de julio de 10:00 am a 4:00 pm. La iniciativa apoya el derecho de jugar de los niños, resaltando la importancia de la actividad física y la imaginación en un entorno seguro.
El Día del Juego contará con la presentación musical de Alex Hoyer, 14 actividades de Nickelodeon y Nick Jr, shows, y meet and greets para que los niños puedan convivir con sus personajes favoritos fuera de la pantalla. Algunas de las actividades incluyen una alberca de slime, un inflable gigante, un futbolito de The Thunderman´s vs Henry Danger, un tumbling de Paw Patrol y una Zona de Lego® entre muchas otras sorpresas donde los asistentes podrán interactuar con los personajes de Nickelodeon.
Nickelodeon Día del Juego es una iniciativa desarrollada hace 15 años por Nickelodeon US y se ha convertido en un movimiento mundial. Su objetivo es alentar el equilibrio entre la tecnología, la ciencia y los avances modernos entre la audiencia del canal con el beneficio de los juegos tradicionales que han marcado a otras generaciones de una manera actual y divertida. En el 2018 el evento reunió a más de 10 mil chicos y sus padres en la Ciudad de México quienes pudieron disfrutar de un día lleno de divertidas actividades y este año se espera superar esta cifra.
Ya se armó: ¡celebra el Día del Juego en el Parque Bicentenario!
¿Te imaginas un día en el que tus pequeños puedan jugar con Bob Esponja, Paw Patrol y otros personajes de sus animaciones favoritas? Pues ve reservando el próximo 20 de julio porque en esa fecha se celebrará el Día del Juego en el Parque Bicentenario.
Así como lo lees, el Día del Juego en el Parque Bicentenario es un evento organizado por los canales Nickelodeon y Nick Jr. para conmemorar esta fecha en compañía de todos los personajes de las series más populares de la plataforma.
Con este evento, Nickelodeon busca promover la importancia de la actividad física y la integración familiar. Y qué mejor forma de hacerlo que a través de la actividad predilecta para los pequeños: el juego.
Parte de la motivación detrás del Día del Juego en el Parque Bicentenario radica en que actualmente los dispositivos y la tecnología suelen ocupar el tiempo libre de los chicos, quienes prefieren quedarse a jugar videojuegos o ver televisión; aunque esto es un derecho que tienen, también es importante recuperar las actividades de esparcimiento al aire libre.
Durante este evento, los chicos podrán participar en diferentes dinámicas, bailes y juegos al lado de quienes integran sus programas favoritos de Nickelodeon y Nick Jr.
La fiesta tendrá lugar de las 10:00 a las 16:00 horas, es apto para todas las edades y la entrada es totalmente libre, por lo que no tienes pretexto para faltar y pasarte un día genial con tus pequeños.
The Loud House: Every Character’s First Line! 😜 w/ Jace Norman | Nick
First. Line. Ever! This EPIC mashup features every character’s first line from The Loud House. There’s Lincoln, Lily, even Steak Stankco (guest voiced by JACE NORMAN), plus so many more! Yup, Nickelodeon's got ‘em all…or did they?? Let Nick know if they missed anyone in the comments on YouTube!
Continuing the trend of strange but awesome shoe collaborations, Nike may be releasing a crossover with a beloved cartoon character under the sea, SpongeBob SquarePants!
Update (7/19) - - The SpongeBob and Patrick editions of the Nike Kyrie 5 X SpongeBob SquarePants line of sneakers will be released on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.! The sneakers will be available in a variety of sizes and price points: KYRIE 5 ($130), BIG KIDS' KYRIE 5 ($110), LITTLE KIDS' KYRIE 5 ($80), and TODDLER KYRIE 5 ($55)! Scroll down for the latest images of the shoes!
