The animation also enters the music charts for April, as eOne releases three new songs to coincide with the terrestrial broadcast launch.
Entertainment One (eOne) is gearing up for the debut of Ricky Zoom on Channel 5’s multiplatform preschool brand, Milkshake!, which is set to air episodes from series 1 daily (Monday-Friday) from Monday 20th April 2020.
To crank up excitement around the show’s terrestrial launch in the UK, Milkshake! is supporting it with pre-promotional on-air exposure and social media support nearer the time of transmission.
eOne is backing its latest preschool property with an investment in PR and digital marketing activity to drive tune-in. Building on the company’s previous success with music releases for Peppa Pig and PJ Masks, eOne is readying the digital release of three Ricky Zoom songs that will include an extended version of the theme tune and two all-new original songs, which will be available on streaming platforms from mid-April. A nationwide influencer outreach campaign spanning parenting influencers, with a combined platform of 1.2m across the UK, will promote the positive brand values of fun and family to encourage co-viewing and kids to create their own outdoor bike-style adventures together.
“Adding to our existing strong roster of international broadcasters, we’re thrilled to be bringing Ricky Zoom to the No.1 weekday pre-school destination in the UK” said eOne’s Monica Candiani, EVP, Content Sales, Family & Brands. “The show is full of enjoyable all-bike adventures that will ignite young imaginations and we look forward to introducing the colourful world of Wheelford to future fans in the UK ahead of the consumer products roll-out later this year.”
The launch of Ricky Zoom on Channel 5 follows a strong debut for the show last autumn on Nick Jr. in the UK where it has been viewed by nearly 1.5m to date. The show will join Nick Jr.’s promotional slate in Easter with a seasonal episode special set to air for audiences during the school holidays. The growing broadcast exposure will drive awareness for Ricky Zoom as eOne builds up to the consumer products roll-out in autumn which will see additional toys released by master toy partner, Tomy.
Ricky Zoom follows the adventures of Ricky, a little red rescue bike, and his loyal Bike Buddies as they zoom around their Wheelford community helping others, trying out new stunts, and learning to stand on their own two wheels.
Meet the Bike Buddies along for the ride:
- Ricky Zoom – A little rescue bike that loves to go fast, Ricky is a loyal friend and natural leader of the Bike Buddies.
- Loop Hoopla – An adventurous dirt bike with a happy-go-lucky attitude, Loop loves having fun and trying crazy new stunts.
- Scootio Wizzbang – Scootio is bright, brainy and never afraid to speak her mind. She loves using her technical genius and gadgets to solve problems.
- DJ Rumbler – DJ has a huge heart and would do anything for his friends. He also has a super toolbox and a robotic arm, so there is nothing he cannot build—or knock down.
Developed by Emmy Award-winning creator Alexander Bar and production house Frog Box, Ricky Zoom highlights the importance of friendship, resourcefulness, community and teamwork. Celebrating differences is one of many zoomtastic themes within the series. The series has been renewed for season two.
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, during which millions of self-isolating individuals are tuning into home entertainment, the trends shaping global content have never been more evident.
Recent findings by London-based media research firm Ampere Analysis, which delivered a presentation as part of virtual event MIPTV Plus, reveals an unscripted boom among streamers, as well as hot topics in drama and the go-to broadcasters for co-production.
Among their key findings, Ampere found that PAW Patrol, Nickelodeon's beloved CG-animated series produced by Spin Master, topped Ampere's list of the 20 most widely distributed shows on streaming platforms — based on the number of countries and streaming platforms a show has or has had a distribution deal with. PAW Patrol was followed by ABC Studios’ Once Upon a Time and Hasbro Studios’ My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
Additionally, Ampere also named Nickelodeon as one of the top-five networks who have commissioned the most children’s content in the last six months, with the network commissioning with six new shows.
PAW Patrol follows the adventures of a tech-savvy boy named Ryder and his team of pups who are ready to save the day. Whenever there's trouble, pups Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Zuma, Rocky and Skye are ready for action, no matter what comes their way. With a mission to work together to keep Adventure Bay safe, no job is too big, and no pup is too small.
Airing in over 160 countries, in 30 languages, PAW Patrol is consistently ranked as one of, if not the, top-rated preschool series. Currently entering its seventh season on Nickelodeon, PAW Patrol's universal messaging resonates with children around the world and since its launch in 2013, the franchise has won countless awards.
Currently entering its seventh season on Nickelodeon, PAW Patrol's universal messaging resonates with children around the world and since its launch in 2013, the franchise has won countless awards. The series has been renewed for an eighth season.
The news comes hot on the heels of Spin Master announced the first-ever PAW Patrol theatrical movie! A Spin Master Entertainment production in association with Nickelodeon Movies and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the PAW Patrol film is slated to arrive in theaters in August 2021 and will be directed by animation veteran Cal Brunker (Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature; Escape From Planet Earth).
Netflix, Nickelodeon Dominate Kids’ Originals But BBC Is Strong Second
U.S. giants Netflix and Nickelodeon are the world’s leading providers of children’s shows, more or less on a par. But the BBC’s kids’ brand CBBC ranks second and is also much more balanced in terms of its output of kids’ originals.
Rankings and breakdown of product type were among the takeaways of the Fresh TV Kids digital panel held Tuesday as part of the virtual MipTV market by analyst Virginia Mouseler looking at what’s trending in kids’ TV.
The main current trend “is that Netflix has become the major provider of original kids programs on a par with Nickelodeon,” said Mouseler, CEO of research outfit The Wit. She noted that the two companies recently joined forced on “Glitch Techs,” the animation show about two kids recruited to battle video-game monsters that have found their way into the real world.
Mouseler also pointed out that in terms of genres when it comes to children’s content, streamers prefer animation, which accounts for 62% of their made-for-kids output vis-a-vis 36% of kids’ shows that are made for linear TV.
Amazon Prime Video has a much lower output of originals for kids compared with Netflix.
But Amazon will be launching their first live-action show for kids in Germany next month titled “Bibi & Tina,” an adaptation of a popular German franchise that already boasts a number of live-action films and an animated skein.
In terms of production volume the BBC’s CBBC children’s brand comes right after Netflix and Nick, but has a “much more balanced production” with 42% factual product and 42% of fiction fare, including animation, said Mouseler.
CBBC’s standout factual show is short comedy series “Hey You! What If…,” which posits questions such as: “what if the earth was flat?.” It airs in 5 minute episodes on the BBC in the morning before school.
Commercial linear broadcasters of course also offer factual entertainment for kids, but often with more game or entertainment elements. The Fresh TV presentation as a case in point highlighted “Bakebananas” from TV 2 of Norway in which contestants aged between 10 and 11 pair off and compete in pastry challenges.
Australia’s ABC Me free-to-air television channel ranks as number 3 platform for kids originals. They churn out 91% fiction, 18% of which is animation, according to The Wit.
Mouseler presented a clip of ABC Me’s new live-action drama series “First Day” about 12-year-old transgender girl Hannah who navigates the challenges of starting in a new school.
The Encore SVOD platform in French Canada streams “The Complicated Life of Lea Olivier,” a somewhat similar but much more classic story of a young girl uprooted from her small home town to a big city.
Disney Channel U.S. ranks 4th in terms of original kids’ output, while two European public free-to-air operations tie for 5th place. KiKa in Germany and NPO Zapp in The Netherlands, which in January launched an interactive gameshow called “Zap Detective” challenging children to solve a murder case.
Other fresh kiddie fare highlighted in the presentation comprised live-action Brazilian show “Game Crashers” about three video-game characters who are tired of fighting villains and saving the universe so they escape and become high-school kids. It is distributed by Gloob. There was also a clip of Latin America animation “Pilar’s Diary” about a 10-year-old girl who travels to different worlds, from Mono Animation.
At the start of her presentation Mouseler underlined that it was conceived prior to the coronavirus pandemic and said that right now lots of broadcasters are “working on emergency programming built around coronavirus,” which in kids’ programming means “a lot of educational or comforting shows.”
In light of Nickelodeon postponing Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 to a later date due to the global COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will be airing the Best of Kid's Choice Awards, a new hour-long special featuring iconic moments from past Kids’ Choice Awards, on Thursday 7th April 2020 at 5:30 p.m. (AEDT).
The Best of the Kids' Choice Awards celebrates all of the best moments of past Kids' Choice Awards: the messiest slimings, the most epic performances, your favorite stars and fun facts you never knew about the best awards show for kids!
Dorg Van Dango New Show [More Info] Episodes: #101-112 | Half Carts Premieres: Weekdays at 15:05 WAT / 16:05 CAT / 17:05 EAT between Monday 4th - Tuesday 19th May 2020
This comedy examines life through the thick-lensed glasses of a 13-year-old boy named Dorg Van Dango. After discovering a motley crew of supernatural beings who escaped while being transported to a secret holding facility (Area 51), Dorg disguises them as teenagers and befriends them. Under his wing, the creatures quickly learn there is more to life than haunting and scaring unsuspecting humans.
Mum's The Word New Stunt Airing: Weekdays at 14:00 WAT / 15:00 CAT / 16:00 EAT between Monday 4th - Friday 8th May 2020
Despite the often embarrassing moments, being overprotective and tempers sometimes flaring. At the end of the day there is no relationship that compares to the one you have with your mom. Join us as we celebrate this very special and irreplaceable person in your life.
Select Repeats:
SAT 9th MAY AT 10:55 WAT / 11:55 CAT / 12:55 EAT
SUN 10th MAY AT 09:50 WAT / 10:50 CAT / 11:50 EAT
Girls Vs Boys New Stunt Airing: Weekdays at 16:40 WAT / 17:40 CAT / 18:40 EAT between Monday 18th - Friday 29th May 2020
Let's face it, anything can happen when trying to save the world - Aliens, evil twins, bullies, Popcorn Monsters, Shredder, best friends and sometimes it's even you that gets in the way! The question is, whose team would you want to be in? For the girls we have Mysicons, Felicity, Jenny, Sandy and Kitty Katswell. For the boys we have Jimmy, The Turtles, Henry, Po and Chop Chop Ninjas . We will let you decide.
International Days Of... Programming Stacks Airing: Friday 1st - Saturday 23rd May 2020
FRI 01st - SPACE DAY - 10:55 WAT / 11:55 CAT / 12:55 EAT
SUN 10th - MOTHER’S DAY - 09:50 WAT / 10:50 CAT / 11:50 EAT
SAT 23rd - TURTLE DAY: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - FROM 17:40 WAT / 18:40 CAT / 19:40 EAT
Sunday Marathons Airing: Sundays at 15:00 WAT / 16:00 CAT / 17:00 EAT between 3rd-31st May 2020
03rd - DUDE PERFECT
10th - DORG VAN DANGO
17th - SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
24th - CHOP CHOP NINJA
31st - ALVINNN!!! AND THE CHIPMUNKS
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JUST ADD MAGIC - SEASON TWO New Episodes (#222 - #226) | Half hours
Airs: Weekdays at 16:40 CAT between Friday 1st - Friday 8th May 2020
Kelly Quinn and her two best friends, Darbie and Hannah, find Kelly's grandmother's cookbook in the attic and discover some strange recipes. They soon begin to realise they have a recipe book full of magic recipes.
HENRY DANGER New Season 5 Episodes (#251 - #253) | Half hours Premieres: Sundays at 19:20 CAT between Sunday 10th May - Sunday 7th June 2020
In Henry Danger, Henry Hart lands a part time job as Kid Danger, the sidekick in training to superhero Captain Man.
After promising to keep his new identity a secret, Henry must navigate a double life.
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS New Season 12 Episodes (#251A, #258A, #259B, #260A, #260B) Premiering: Weekdays at 15:00 CAT between Monday 18th and Friday 22nd May 2020
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
SpongeBob SquarePants! Follow the adventures of this enthusiastic, optimistic sponge whose good intentions inevitably lead him and his friends into trouble.
Shell Games: Patrick discovers that the rock he lives under is actually a sea turtle who overslept. (#251A)
Boss for a Day: (258A)
My Two Krabses: (259B)
Knock Knock, Who's There?: 260A
Pat Hearts Squid: 260B
BEST ESCAPE EVER MARATHON New Stunt | New Episode #226 Plus Episodes #92, #102B, #111, #114A, #145B, #123 PART 1, #124 PART 2 Airing: Saturday 16th May 2020 at 12:00 CAT
A three and a half hour marathon of SpongeBob’s Best Escape Ever leads up to the premiere of the new half hour special, #226 Escape from ‘Beneath Glove World’. Will SpongeBob and Patrick escape from jail in the underground tunnels of Glove World? Tune in to find out!
THE LOUD HOUSE STUNT: TEAM LINCOLN New Stunt | Episodes: #101B, #102, #103A, #104B, #107B, #109A, #115, #116A, #118A, #122, #123A, #125A, #126A, #213, #203A, #205A, #206B, #209A, #210B, #211A, #214A, #215A, #218A, #220A, #301-#303, #305A, #308A, #309B, #311A, #315B, #316B Airing: Weekdays at 16:40 CAT between Monday 25th - Friday 29th May 2020
In The Loud House, despite the chaotic, insane, and stressful antics from his sisters, Lincoln loves them deeply, and really cares for them. For the most part, he has fun being a part of their chaos, and doesn't mind being the only boy. This week will be dedicated to the most iconic “friendships” Lincoln and Ronnie Anne are total BFFs! Clyde is Lincoln's best friend, both are very close with each other, like brothers. Lori and Bobby are totes in love and Lincoln and Liam are school best friends.
KIDS DAY MARATHON New Stunt | Episodes: Game Shakers #203; Henry Danger #512; The Thundermans #409, #424 & #431; SpongeBob SquarePants #96, #115A, #152A, #228B, 249A; The Loud House #107A, #207B; The Fairly OddParents #164A Airing: Sunday 31st May 2020 from 12:00 CAT
Celebrate Kids’ Day with your favorite Nickelodeon characters. Enjoy this day together with your best friends from Game Shakers, The Loud House, SpongeBob and many more!
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It’s been ages since we last saw Robbie Shapiro and we still think he’s swell 😊
Matt Bennett talks about life on the Victorious set (like his “date” with Miranda Cosgrove) on this episode of Throw Back with Nickelodeon hosted by Anthony Padilla!
In Throw Back with Nickelodeon Anthony sits down and waxes nostalgic with some of your favorite Nick stars from the past. Season one included: Nathan Kress (iCarly), Meagan Good (Cousin Skeeter), Daniella Monet (Victorious, Paradise Run, Fairly OddParents movies), Josh Server (All That), Devon Werkheiser (Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide), Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, Game Shakers), Danny Tamberelli (The Adventures of Pete & Pete), James Maslow (Big Time Rush), and the one and only Cousin Skeeter puppet. Check previous episodes out here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/search/label/Throw%20Back%20with%20Nickelodeon
Milkshake! Monkey: Bananas About Food | EP 1: Eggs
Hey Milkshakers!
Milkshake Monkey has no eggs for his breakfast! So Kemi heads off on an egg-hunt down at the farm, discovering that eggs are egg-cellently versatile and can be used for all sorts, including a crafty bit of painting with her friends.
Nickelodeon Expands the World of Henry Danger With All-New Danger Force Spinoff
New Live-Action Series to Premiere Friday, April 3 on YTV in Canada
Danger Force Introduces New Superhero Cast, Features Original Henry Danger Cast Members Cooper Barnes and Michael D. Cohen Reprising Their Fan-Favorite Roles
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Nickelodeon is expanding the world of the number-one kids’ series, Henry Danger, with the launch of Danger Force, a brand-new original live-action spinoff premiering Friday, April 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on YTV in Canada. Created and executive produced by Christopher J. Nowak (Henry Danger, Sam & Cat), the new series stars two of the most beloved characters from Henry Danger, “Ray/Captain Man” (Cooper Barnes) and “Schwoz” (Michael D. Cohen), and introduces four new superheroes-in-training as they team up to fight crime in their town of Swellview. Danger Force (13 episodes) is produced by Barnes and Jace Norman (Henry Danger), and production for the series is currently underway.
“A key part of our content strategy is to grow original franchises like Henry Danger by expanding their worlds through new characters and more high-stakes adventures,” said Brian Robbins, President, Kids & Family Entertainment, ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks. “We’re spinning off our Henry Danger mega-hit into Danger Force, where a new set of characters join members of the original cast for a wholly new take on this long-running series.”
In Danger Force, four kids--Chapa (Havan Flores), Miles (Terrence Little Gardenhigh), Mika (Dana Heath) and Bose (Luca Luhan)--are recruited to attend Swellview Academy for the Gifted (SW.A.G. for short), a school conceived by Captain Man and brought to life by Schwoz, after having been accidentally mutated in the fight to save Swellview. While there, the kids must learn to harness their frequently troublesome and sometimes uncontrollable superpowers as they begin to fight crime. Despite the dangerous circumstances of their new lives, the superheroes must keep their real identities a secret from both from their families and the villains who are out to destroy them.
Danger Force’s four brand-new superheroes-in-training were introduced in the final episodes of Henry Danger. Henry Danger is Nick’s longest running live-action sitcom, with 128 episodes across five seasons. For 2019 and year to date, the series is the number-one show for Kids 6-11 on all TV.
Production of Danger Force is overseen for Nickelodeon by Shauna Phelan, Senior Vice President, Live-Action Scripted Content. Omar Camacho serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the series.
Danger Force underscores a key element of Nickelodeon's content strategy, to build and expand the worlds of its enormously popular franchises like Henry Danger, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Blue's Clues & You!, among others, to give audiences more of what they love. Nick's new content slate is informed by the network's ongoing research and insights into today's generation of kids, who: are the most diverse generation ever and expect to see themselves authentically represented in media and in the world around them; want to make a positive difference in the world as they grow up; consider social media stars as their top role models, alongside their parents; and increasingly meet their much-desired need for family time by co-viewing entertainment content together.
Online at ytv.com, fans can find out more about Danger Force. Fans can also follow YTV on Instagram and subscribe to the YTV YouTube channel for the latest YTV news, highlights, schedules, videos and games.
Celebrating over 25 years on the air, since its launch in 1988, YTV features high quality programming from entertaining live-action comedies and reality series for kids and their families, to night time drama for teens. With hosted dayparts such as the popular after-school block The Zone and weekend movies for the entire family in Big Fun Movies, there are plenty of entertaining options for viewers of all ages. For more information about YTV, please visit www.ytv.com. YTV is owned and operated by Corus Entertainment.
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Throw Back with Nickelodeon season two kicks off with Matt Bennett, aka Robbie from Victorious, premiering Monday, March 30 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThrowBackwithNickelodeon! There's currently no word whether Christopher Cane (aka Rex) will also be appearing.
In Throw Back with Nickelodeon Anthony sits down and waxes nostalgic with some of your favorite Nick stars from the past. Season one included: Nathan Kress (iCarly), Meagan Good (Cousin Skeeter), Daniella Monet (Victorious, Paradise Run, Fairly OddParents movies), Josh Server (All That), Devon Werkheiser (Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide), Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, Game Shakers), Danny Tamberelli (The Adventures of Pete & Pete), James Maslow (Big Time Rush), and the one and only Cousin Skeeter puppet. Check previous episodes out here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/search/label/Throw%20Back%20with%20Nickelodeon
One of the best Hey Arnold! episodes in 5 minutes flat! Hopefully Stoop Kid has gone back inside for the time being, though.
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We have a couple of unanswered questions about Swellview’s newest super heroes, the Danger Force. Let’s answer 6 questions you may have about the new show like who are the new villains and will there be new gadgets?!
The Pulse of Entertainment: Nickelodeon’s ‘Danger Force’ Spin-Off Premieres Saturday, March 28
*“We don’t understand our powers. We’re kids trying to figure it out,” said Dana Heath. Dana is a 13-year-old actress who plays Mika, a super-hero in-training, in Nickelodeon’s “Danger Force” – a spin-off of their hit comedy series “Henry Danger.” The “Danger Force” series will premiere on Nickelodeon Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8 p.m./ET/PT and will air every Saturday thereafter for a total of 13 weeks.
“That is super right,” added Terrence Little Gardenhigh about the theme of the show. Terrence is a 12-year-old actor who plays Miles – another super-hero in-training. “The writers are good at making things funny. We’re kids; we don’t know how to use our powers. Mistakes are made.”
Along with Mika and Miles, there are two other super-heroes in-training – Chapa, played by Havan Flores (“Henry Danger”) and Bose, played by Luca Luhan (“Henry Danger”). They attend the Swellview Academy for the Gifted and on the show, they are trying to balance their family life with their super-hero life – while keeping it all secret.
When I asked Dana and Terrence if there was uncontrollable laughter on the set of a Nickelodeon comedy show, Dana said, “You hit it. There are so many times we tried not to break and someone starts laughing.”
“It happens all the time,” Terrence added.
“There was a…part…Terrence made a face…I had the inability to get back in character,” Dana gave an example, still laughing about it. “Miles’ character is serious and I was trying to be.”
“Danger Force” also stars Cooper Barnes as Ray and Michael D. Cohen as Schwoz who run the school for the gifted.
Dana and Terrence both acted on episodes of Nickelodeon’s “Henry Danger.” Terrence comes from Olympia, Washington and Dana from Miami Beach, Florida. Dana started out as a model at age four and gravitated to the theatre. Since then her acting has garnered her roles on Disney Channel’s “Sydney to the Max” and Disney Junior’s “Fancy Nancy.” Terrence started at the age of eight doing commercials (Boys & Girls Club of America) and later obtained roles in Disney Channel’s “Just Roll with It” and ABC’s “Speechless.”
“We auditioned,” said Dana when I asked how they landed a leading role in the new Nickelodeon comedy series. “I didn’t know what it was for. I said this person is like me. I had callbacks, then guess who walked in – Terrence. I knew him and I knew we’d have a good brother-sister chemistry. We had so much fun…and we did have the chemistry.”
“It was a very long process,” Terrence added. “It’s been like 2 years…and I feel like we are brother and sister. We call each other bro and sis!”
What a delightful and inspiring show. “Danger Force” airs on Nickelodeons each Saturday at 8 p.m. ET/PT. www.Nick.com/shows/Danger-Force
Nickelodeon’s Danger Force Cast – Exclusive Interviews
We got the rare opportunity to talk to the cast of Nickelodeon’s Danger Force, Havan Flores, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, Dana Heath and Luca Luhan. We asked them questions about Danger Force as well as their careers.
In Danger Force, four kids–Chapa (Havan Flores), Miles (Terrence Little Gardenhigh), Mika (Dana Heath) and Bose (Luca Luhan)–are recruited to attend Swellview Academy for the Gifted (SW.A.G. for short), a school conceived by Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) and brought to life by Schwoz (Michael D. Cohen), after having been accidentally mutated in the fight to save Swellview.
Make sure to tune into Danger Force and let us know what you think. Now let us get into these interviews.
HAVAN FLORES:
BSCKids: Tell us about your character on the show and if you have anything in common with them.
Havan Flores: Chapa is really intense and fiery, and she’s also really tough. Even though she is all those things she’s very loyal. Chapa is a lot like me because we both are very determined, and we don’t give up.
Tell us how you got the role on Danger Force, and how was it working with the Henry Danger characters?
I did a video audition, then flew out for the follow-up auditions. There were a lot of talented kids. It was good working with the Henry Danger cast, they are all really nice and fun to be with.
Tell us about a funny thing that has happened behind the scenes while filming Danger Force.
We all sing together. It’s not always on key but it’s really funny!
What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I’m a country girl and pretty new to acting. I love to be outside working. I know how to garden, raise chickens and even can make homemade jam.
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What other Nickelodeon show would you want to guest star on if you could, live action or voice acting.
I’m really happy on my show! I love the crew and my teachers, my castmates are great and I don’t have any other show I want to do right now.
Tell us why everyone should be tuning into Danger Force?
It’s really cool, we keep you guessing. It’s exciting to see everyone’s powers.
Tell us more about your baking. What is your favorite thing to make?
Chocolate! Anything chocolate, especially lava cake or brownies. My grandpa used to bake a lot with us so it’s kind of always something I’ve done.
TERRENCE LITTLE GARDENHIGH:
BSCKids: Tell us about your character on the show and if you have anything in common with them.
Terrence Little Gardenhigh: I play Miles on Nickelodeons Danger Force. We have things in common such as believing that the Universe is controlling our destiny, we are both laid back, and very proud of who we are.
Tell us how you got the role on Danger Force, and how was it working with the Henry Danger characters?
I auditioned for the role of Miles, completed a few rounds callbacks, as well as a mix and match session. We tested and found out the same day that I booked it. Whoa! Working with Henry Danger was a dream come true. I have been dreaming about pressing buttons in the Man Cave for years!
Tell us about a funny thing that has happened behind the scenes while filming Danger Force.
We would all make faces and then tell each other to caption. We came up with stuff such as the ‘constipated face’ and ‘fart face.’ Then we erased all of the evidence.
What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I play with action figures every chance I get and I love to make stuff out of aluminum foil.
What other Nickelodeon show would you want to guest star on if you could, live action or voice acting.
SpongeBob SquarePants. I would love to play a new character that is besties with SpongeBob.
Tell us why everyone should be tuning into Danger Force?
Everyone should tune into Danger Force because it is about kids finding themselves in a fun way! You will see great variety of people on this show. I feel we are all relatable and just crazy funny in our unique way.
Who has taught you the most in your acting career?
My mommy. She does whatever it takes to make sure I am ready to do what I love the most. She helps me hone in on what is inside of me. I am so grateful for her. I love my mommy.
DANA HEATH:
BSCKids: Tell us about your character on the show and if you have anything in common with them.
Dana Heath: I play the character Mika, she is smart independent and natural born leader. Mika and I are both fast talking and determined people.
Tell us how you got the role on Danger Force, and how was it working with the Henry Danger characters?
I auditioned twice and then went to testing with who is now the cast. It was amazing how much chemistry we all had and didn’t really know each other very well if at all. The Henry Danger cast were all so welcoming and funny, they made it feel like home!
Tell us about a funny thing that has happened behind the scenes while filming Danger Force.
When Cooper Barnes and Michael D. Cohen randomly sing and dance with us between takes!
What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I’m an artist at heart. And a vegan.
What other Nickelodeon show would you want to guest star on if you could, live action or voice acting.
SpongeBob for sure! I grew up on that cartoon and I really like doing voice acting!
Tell us why everyone should be tuning into Danger Force?
Fans should tune in because it’s full of action, hilarious comedy, cool stunts and amazing special effects!
Do you find voice acting or live action acting to be harder for you and why?
I find live action acting to be harder than voice acting because in live action you always have to stay in the moment and in character and you don’t have a lot of breaks like you do in voice acting.
LUCA LUHAN:
BSCKids: Tell us about your character on the show and if you have anything in common with them.
Luca Luhan: I think that Bose and I both like to be around people. I also believe that we’re similar because we are both very energetic.
Tell us how you got the role on Danger Force, and how was it working with the Henry Danger characters?
I auditioned six times before booking Bose. It was so exciting working with the Henry Danger cast because I watched Henry Danger when I was younger
Tell us about a funny thing that has happened behind the scenes while filming Danger Force.
We have already come up with a lot of inside jokes and made some pretty funny bloopers. It sometimes gets to a point where we can’t stop laughing
What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I have a dog named Ewok. When we got her I thought she looked like one of the Ewoks from Star Wars. She is now 3 years old.
What other Nickelodeon show would you want to guest star on if you could, live action or voice acting.
I would love to be on SpongeBob! I would love for them to develop a character I could play the voice of.
Tell us why everyone should be tuning into Danger Force?
You should watch Danger Force because it’s an action packed, hilarious show unlike anything you’ve seen before. Even Henry Danger!
What has been your favorite surfing and favorite skiing trip?
I usually surf at the beach in my town, but I once went surfing in Hawaii so that was my favorite. My favorite skiing trip was for this New Years. We met up with some other families and had so much fun, and then as soon as we got back we started shooting Danger Force!
Special thanks to the cast of Danger Force, we loved speaking with them.
EXCLUSIVE: THE CAST OF NICKELODEON’S ‘DANGER FORCE’ LOOK BACK ON THE FUNNIEST BEHIND-THE-SCENES MOMENTS & MORE
et your superhero cape on, get your popcorn, and get ready for “Danger Force“!
In case you missed it, Nickelodeon is keeping the magic of “Henry Danger” alive, and bringing a brand-new spinoff to life! Captain Man (played by Cooper Barnes) is getting a whole new group of super sidekicks. Four special kids – Chapa (played by Havan Flores), Miles (played by Terrence Little Gardenhigh), Mika (played by Dana Heath) and Bose (played by Luca Luhan) get recruited for Swellview Academy for the Gifted (S.W.A.G. for short). Now, these four kids have to learn how to control their superpowers and use it for the good of society!
We got to chat with the four stars of the show and get their take on their own characters, the funniest behind-the-scenes moments on set, and more. The series premieres Saturday, March 28 at 8p.m.EST on Nickelodeon, and we’re counting down for the premiere!
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Did you grow up watching “Henry Danger”?
Havan: No, my family is very outdoorsy and we have never watched a lot of TV but now having binged it… I think Captain Man is great!
Terrence: Yes, I grew up watching “Henry Danger” and wishing I could just hang out in the man cave. It’s really hard to choose who my favorite is but I love any scene when Schwoz is talking and explaining things!
Dana: I was a big fan of “Henry Danger.” My favorite characters were Captain Man and Schwoz.
Luca: I did watch “Henry Danger” when I was younger, and my favorite character was Captain Man because I saw him as a leader. One of my favorite scenes was when Drex was spanking Kid Danger in a bakery… I think it was back in Season 3.
What was your reaction when you found out you’d be a part of “Danger Force”?
Havan: I got so excited, I started coughing and almost got sick!! My mom told me, and then we called my dad and sister.
Terrence: I was with my mommy and we were on the way to get ice cream after we all did the finale test for the show. My manager and agent called to say that it takes a week or two for a decision to be made. I said “awh man, I guess we will have to just suffer a little while longer.” Then she said “maybe others will, but not you because you got it!” I covered my face and cried. Yep, I sure did because I know this was life changing. I felt it!
Dana: I was so excited when I found out I was going to be on “Danger Force.” I remember I was at an ice cream place with my mom when I got the call, and the first person I told was my grandmother.
Luca: After the final audition everyone was going to go out for ice cream. I didn’t because I had another audition right after, and as we were driving my agent called and my heart dropped. One of my agents pretended to be sad until they told my mom and I that I got the part. I was so excited! I may have even happy-cried a bit. I called a couple of friends of mine who had helped me run lines when I was auditioning. I couldn’t wait to tell everyone I knew. But then I had to keep it a secret for five months!
How would you describe your character in 3 words?
Havan: I’d describe Chapa as fun, fiery and tough. I’m also a tough girl. I enjoy playing sports and working hard outside. I’m not like Chapa since, unfortunately, I can’t shoot lightning, but I’d like to!
Terrence: Cool, deep thinker and laidback. We both believe that we are taken care of by the Universe. That everything will be ok if you just follow your heart and don’t be afraid to just do it. We are different because even though I believe the Universe will take care of me I don’t take as many chances as Miles might.
Dana: She’s strong, smart and a leader. Mika and I are both optimistic, smart and creative. But Mika has way more energy.
Luca: Bose is dim-witted, funny and loyal. I think Bose and I are both happy most of the time, but Bose is not very smart. I like to think it doesn’t take me quite as long to understand what is going on.
If you could play any other “Danger Force” character, who would you pick and why?
Havan: I’d play Schwoz because he’s so funny.
Terrence: Schwoz because he gets to make all kinds of scientific stuff. He can come up with all kinds of crazy experiments to help save the day.
Dana: If I could play any other character on Danger Force it would be Captain Man because he seems like a fun character.
Luca: If I could play any other character on the show, I would want to play Chapa because I think having her superpower would be really cool… Not sure if I can share what it is yet but you’ll see!
What was one of the funniest moments on set?
Havan: When we all dropped our gumballs and had to frantically crawl around trying to catch them.
Terrence: When we were locked in the boombox on “Henry Danger” and everyone was making fart noises. We couldn’t stop laughing and even though it was hot and tight in the box it was fun hanging out with Jace and Coop. It didn’t even feel like work most of the time.
Dana: The funniest moment on set for me was when I got to do a “rewrite” on a script as a joke. It didn’t get picked up.
Luca: One of the funniest moments on scene was during my first week on Henry Danger when I was guest starring on the final four episodes. We shot a scene where Jace was trying to throw Rolos in a bowl and he kept missing. It wasn’t part of the scene. There just happened to be Rolos in a bowl on the desk I was sitting at. He thought he’d casually toss them into the bowl during each take but couldn’t make it in and then it became a thing. He finally made it and they used that shot for the episode. Chris Nowak, the showrunner/head writer changed the title of the episode to “Tossing Rolos in a Bowl.”
What message do you hope fans take away from “Danger Force?”
Havan: Be true to who you are, and not just do what other people expect.
Terrence: That we are not trying to replace “Henry Danger.” That can never be done. We are carrying the torch and bring in the next generation of funny superhero kids that want to create funny moments like the ones I will always remember from “Henry Danger.”
Dana: I hope fans take away the message of teamwork from “Danger Force” because it’s a very important lesson to learn and “Danger Force” teaches it in the funniest ways imaginable.
Luca: I think teamwork plays a big role in the show and I hope people can see that when they watch us together.
The world of ‘Henry Danger’ is expanding with ‘Danger Force.’ HL spoke EXCLUSIVELY with the ‘Danger Force’ cast about the action-packed spinoff, their characters, and more.
Danger Force, the new live-action spinoff of the Nickelodeon hit series Henry Danger, premieres March 28. The series features two fan-favorite characters from Henry Danger — Ray/Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) and Schwoz (Michael D. Cohen) — and introduces 4 new superheroes-in-training as they team up to fight crime in their town of Swellview. HollywoodLife talked EXCLUSIVELY with the talented actors who play the 4 new superheroes: Dana Heath, Luca Luhan, Havan Flores, and Terrence Little Gardenhigh. They teased their characters ahead of the March 28 premiere.
Terrence, who plays Miles, says his character is a “laid back, kind of old soul. He is very confident in the universe, and he’s confident that the universe has made him a path to follow. By any means necessary, he will follow that path.” On the other hand, Havan’s character, Chapa, is “very short-tempered but still fun to be around. She has this wild side to her a little bit, and she’s very determined and confident.” Luca noted that Bose is “not very smart” but is always “super happy.” As for Mika, Dana teased that her character is “very smart, articulate, fast-paced, very sure of herself, strong-minded, and just a natural leader.”
Henry Danger just came to an end after 5 incredible seasons. Danger Force takes place in the Henry Danger universe but it’s not going to be the exact same show. “There’s new danger and there are 4 new kids who are trying to get their powers together, but they don’t really know how to use them at all, which opens up a doorway to so many funny things,” Terrence teased. “They’re messing things up worse than they already are and getting into weird things. It’s super interesting.” Dana said that there’s “a lot of chaos going on that was in Henry Danger but it’s crazier [in Danger Force]. There are 4 kids instead of just Henry so Captain Man is trying to wrangle all these kids and teach them how to use their powers. It’s very crazy.” Luca added that the beginning of the show is “pretty hectic” because the kids are trying to “harness their new superpowers.”
Captain Man and Schwoz are Henry Danger characters who are moving to Danger Force full time. Terrence revealed that Henry Danger fans can expect more familiar faces in Danger Force. “I would say a lot of villains from Henry Danger will show up on Danger Force,” Terrence said. “A lot of people who are on Henry Danger will most likely show up on Danger Force.” Danger Force premieres March 28 at 8 p.m. on Nickelodeon.
Luca Luhan Reveals His Favorite Food, Sneaker Obsession, & More!
Luca Luhan gets suited up for his new series Danger Force!
The 12-year-old actor – who has also starred in Mixed-ish – will play Bose, who has “telekinesis powers.”
Luca added (via J-14), “He is not the smartest in the group and he knows it and is okay with it too. Bose is happy and excited most of the time about everything!”
He continued, “I think Bose and I are both happy most of the time, [but] I like to think it doesn’t take me quite as long to understand what is going on.”
Luca Luhan shared 10 more fun facts about himself with JJJ. He spilled on his all-time favorite food, his obsession with sneakers, and more.
Be sure to tune in to the series premiere of Danger Force on TONIGHT (March 28) at 8/7c on Nickelodeon!
Click inside for Luca Luhan’s 10 Fun Facts…
I have been auditioning and studying acting since I was 10.
I’m a huge sneakerhead! I love brands such as Jordans, Off-White, Dior and Yeezy.
I can speak German.
I learned to surf last summer and was immediately hooked with doing it.
I shot two pilots that did not get picked up, but it worked out because I booked this role on Danger Force!
Danger Force is my first Nickelodeon show as a lead, and also my first multi-cam project.
Last year I did a horror movie called Annabelle Comes Home.
Watermelon is my favorite food on the planet! I could cut one in half and just scoop it out with a spoon.
My spirit animal is a sloth.
I have a dog that we named Ewok because my family is such huge Star Wars fans!
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