Produced by Nickelodeon Australia, Calvin and Kaison’s Play Power! centres around Aussie “unboxing” brothers Calvin (7) and Kaison (4), whose YouTube channel CKN Toys, which was launched in March 2015, boasts over 14 million YouTube subscribers and over 13 billion video views.
“At Nickelodeon we take play seriously”, says Ben Cox, General Manager of Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand (ANZ). “Play is fun and appealing to our preschool audiences and is also vital to early childhood development, which is why we chose to hero this message in Calvin and Kaison’s Play Power!”
“As children play, they develop critical cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills. These skills children set the stage for future learning and success from the school classroom to the workplace,” says Catherine Sewell, Play Specialist.
"Stars of the popular channel, seven-year-old Calvin and his four-year-old brother Kaison have joined forces with Nickelodeon to create a short-form story-driven TV series that follows the duo on their play-ventures with best friend ROBO-G.
"Tapping into the popular unscripted, spontaneous and fun narrative style that has garnered CKN Toys a global following, each episode will see Calvin and Kaison embark on a play-venture in their Kid Cave, which is interrupted by a series of challenges including giant cakes, missing friends, playful monsters and out of control toys. In order to overcome these challenges, Calvin must transform into an everyday superhero and use his play power to save the day.
"As preschoolers follow along with Calvin and Kaison, they will experience the many benefits of play, including the development of creative thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence and communication skills."
Calvin and Kaison’s Play Power! made its world premiere on Nick Jr. Australia on Monday, April 20, and is currently rolling-out on both Nickelodeon-branded linear and digital platforms across Australia, the U.K., Asia, and Canada.
Nickelodeon struck an exclusive multi-territory agreement with the Mohawk rocking content creators in October 2019.
Below is a list of Calvin and Kaison’s Play Power! episodes set to premiere on Nick Jr. UK & Eire in June 2020:
Monday 1st June 2020 at 4:00pm - Ultimate Hero: Calvin accidentally messes up his clothes on the day of the Ultimate Hero Challenge. Luckily, Robo G helps him create a brand new outfit, just in time.
Monday 1st June 2020 at 4:05pm - Birthday Diver: Calvin has lost Robo G's birthday present. It's being held captive by a mysterious underwater creature that loves shiny objects. Can he summon his play power and find it?
Tuesday 2nd June 2020 at 4:00pm - The Mega Messy Mess: There's mess everywhere at HQ! Luckily Robo G has created Tidy Bot, a robot that makes tidying into fun games. But a stinky sock makes Tidy Bot malfunction!
Tuesday 2nd June 2020 at 4:05pm - Snow Ball Yeti: Brrrrrrr! HQ is super chilly thanks to Robo G's new extreme air conditioner. Can Calvin return the temperatures to normal, or will a wily Yeti spoil his plans?
Wednesday 3rd June 2020 at 4:00pm - Fix Up Mix Up: When Kaison's car gets tangled and breaks down, Calvin and Robo G try to fix it fast with their Fast Fixit machine. But the vehicle gets jammed inside the machine!
Wednesday 3rd June 2020 at 4:05pm - Ultimate Race Day: It's time for the ultimate race day - on a race track built in the Kid Cave. But when the track gets broken mid race, Calvin's car is headed for a disaster.
Thursday 4th June 2020 at 4:00pm - Indoor Score: A thunderstorm means Calvin has to practice soccer indoors. With Robo G's help, he builds a practice wall. But can it withstand the rumble of the storm?
Thursday 4th June 2020 at 4:05pm - Bad Hair Day: Calvin's very own 'Hair Fixing Lab' accidentally creates a hairball monster that runs rampage in the kid cave! Can Calvin get himself out of this hairy situation?
Friday 5th June 2020 at 4:00pm - Cake Bake Chaos: Calvin wants to make a giant surprise cake for Kaison. But when his Bigger / Smaller Baking Machine malfunctions, he has to prevent a total cake-tastrophe!
Friday 5th June 2020 at 4:05pm - Snow Day Play: With HQ in a heatwave, Calvin is much too hot to play with his new cars. Luckily, it's icy cool in the Kid Cave. But then Calvin's cars transform into ice balls!
Monday 8th June 2020 at 4:00pm - Car Catastrophe: Calvin's remote control car has been turbo charged and is out of control! Can Calvin summon his play power before the kid cave is totally destroyed?
Monday 8th June 2020 at 7:05pm - Robot Round Up!: Robo G's robot flock are loose on the dangerous Rock Block Mountain! Calvin launches a Robo Rescue Mission but the robots keep escaping!
Tuesday 9th June 2020 at 7:00pm - Super Slimy Situation!: All of Calvin's slime has gone off! Robo G helps him create a fresh batch with a Super Slime Machine! But when the machine goes crazy, Calvin has to save the day.
Tuesday 9th June 2020 at 7:05pm - Mega Power Needed: A sudden power failure leaves Robo G critically low on battery and the whole kid cave in virtual darkness. It's up to Calvin to get Robo G fully charged up!
Wednesday 10th June 2020 at 7:00pm - Home Sea Home: After fixing Trevor the Turtle's broken flipper, Calvin needs to make the perfect underwater resting place for his friend to recover.
Watching Ourselves On READY SET DANCE Nickelodeon CKN | CKN Toys
Our Nickelodeon show will be coming to the UK from the 1st of June on Nick Jr. weekdays 4pm.
We are so excited because our show ‘Calvin and Kaison’s Play Power’ is heading all the way over to the UK! That’s right, we are leaving the Aus winter for the UK Summer Sun – so are you ready UK fans? because we cannot wait for you to see our new show, it’s so much fun!
We also made a special appearance on Ready Set Dance show and we are so excited to see it on Nick Jr.
Watch Kaison and I having a movie night and dancing away to this awesome song.
Thanks for watching guys.
Jazwares are in the midst of launching a CKN Toys toy line, which infused with the brothers' contagious enthusiasm, globally. Authenticity and imagination reign supreme across the line featuring all their favourite ways to play through collectible figures, vehicles, play sets, compounds, a recognisable “Smasher” and more. The toys will then launch at to-be-named retailers in the U.S. this autumn (fall), and will also appear in Calvin and Kaisen’s upcoming YouTube content and their new short form series.
Online at nickjr.co.uk and the Nick Jr. Play app, parents and preschoolers can find lots of activities and games guaranteed to keep their little ones occupied for hours. Parents can also like the official Nick Jr. UK & Ireland Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages and sign up to the official Nick Jr. Fan Club for the latest Nick Jr. news, highlights, video clips, competitions and more.
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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. Launched in 1999 as the world's first channel dedicated to pre-school children, Nick Jr.’s programming includes beloved shows PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, Nella the Princess Knight, Blue's Clues & You!, READY SET DANCE, Ryan's Mystery Playdate and Peppa Pig. Kids and parents can find lots of video clips, games, exclusive activities and downloads featuring their favourite Nick Jr. friends online at nickjr.co.uk and on the Nick Jr. Play app. Viewers also have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nick Jr. +1. Nick Jr. is available on Sky 615, Virgin 715, through BT Vision and TalkTalk channel 318.
About Nickelodeon
The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids’ TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.
Originally published: Saturday, May 23, 2020.
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