Monday, June 15, 2020
What Did You Think of the New 'The Loud House' Short 'The Maltese Bear'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll
What did you think of the brand-new The Loud House short "The Maltese Bear"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!
'The Maltese Bear' | The Loud House | Nickelodeon
Watch the original The Loud House animated short, "The Maltese Bear"!
After Mr. Sprinkles has gone missing, Lola appoints Leni to help find her missing toy.
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After Mr. Sprinkles has gone missing, Lola appoints Leni to help find her missing toy.
Subscribe to the official The Loud House & The Casagrandes YouTube channel!: https://at.nick.com/LoudCasaSubscribe
More Nick: Nickelodeon Releases The Loud House “Really Loud Music” Digital Album!
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Kel Mitchell Q&A at GalaxyCon Richmond 2019
Kel Mitchell Q&A at GalaxyCon Richmond 2019
Nickelodeon icon Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, Game Shakers) gives an exclusive Q&A at GalaxyCon Richmond 2019!
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Nickelodeon icon Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, Game Shakers) gives an exclusive Q&A at GalaxyCon Richmond 2019!
Watch all your ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s Nickelodeon favorites on NickRewind, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! NickSplat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night on TeenNick USA, and anytime you want on NickSplat on VRV, Nick Pluto TV, NickHits on Amazon Prime Video Channels and Nick on CBS All Access!
Like NickRewind on Facebook, subscribe to the NickRewind YouTube channel and follow NickRewind on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive digital content from all of your throwback favorites like Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, iCarly, Victorious, Kenan & Kel, CatDog, Doug, Rocko’s Modern Life, The Amanda Show, Clarissa Explains It All, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and so much more!
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GalaxyCon Live to Interview Kel Mitchell on Friday, July 3rd
GalaxyCon has announced that Nickelodeon icon Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, Game Shakers) will join GalaxyCon Live as part of the event's Virtual Celebrity Experiences for an exclusive interview on Friday, July 3rd at 6pm ET, with one-on-one video chats at 7pm ET!
GalaxyCon Live connects celebrities and fans online with live streaming Q&As, one-on-one video chats, and personalized autographs and videos.
The stream session will be FREE to viewers, with the opportunity to upgrade the experience for additional celebrity chats, video shoutouts, and autographs!
Below are the full details for Kel's GalaxyCon Live appearance!:
July 3rd: Kel Mitchell
Who loves orange soda?! Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger) joins GalaxyCon Live for an exclusive interview on Friday, July 3rd at 6pm ET, with one-on-one video chats at 7pm ET.
Biography:
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | IMDb
Kel Mitchell is one of the most recognizable comedy figures from the late 1990’s. His time as a cast member of the hit kids variety show ALL THAT and KENAN & KEL were two of Nickelodeon’s most popular shows during their run. He later starred in the movie GOOD BURGER, based off of one of his ALL THAT characters, Ed. Kel is also recognized for his role as Invisible Boy in the cult superhero movie, MYSTERY MEN. Other roles are lending his voice to the character T-Bone in CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG as well as early appearances on SISTER/SISTER and THE STEVE HARVEY SHOW.
He currently is part of the new ALL THAT show as well as being in the TV series GAME SHAKERS on Nickelodeon.
Appearance Dates: GalaxyCon Live, July 3rd, 2020 6pm ET
GalaxyCon Live Experience Pricing:
GalaxyCon Live Connects Celebrities and Fans Online with Live Streaming Q&As, One-on-One Video Chats, and Personalized Autographs and Videos.
Live Stream with Kell Mitchell - Free
GalaxyCon Live Stream Q&A will start at 6:00 pm EST Friday July 3rd.
2 Minute One on One Video Chat - $64
A One on One personal chat with Kel Mitchell, from your phone or laptop for 2 minutes.
Video Shout Out - $64
Kel Mitchell will record a personalized video message just for you.
Autographs - $53
Get a Personalized Autograph Signing on an 8x10 glossy image mailed directly to you! Please allow 30 days from the date of the live stream for delivery.
To purchase tickets for Kel Mitchell's GalaxyCon Live 2020 Virtual Celebrity Experience, visit https://galaxycon.com/kel-mitchell/
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GalaxyCon Live connects celebrities and fans online with live streaming Q&As, one-on-one video chats, and personalized autographs and videos.
The stream session will be FREE to viewers, with the opportunity to upgrade the experience for additional celebrity chats, video shoutouts, and autographs!
Below are the full details for Kel's GalaxyCon Live appearance!:
July 3rd: Kel Mitchell
Who loves orange soda?! Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger) joins GalaxyCon Live for an exclusive interview on Friday, July 3rd at 6pm ET, with one-on-one video chats at 7pm ET.
Biography:
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | IMDb
Kel Mitchell is one of the most recognizable comedy figures from the late 1990’s. His time as a cast member of the hit kids variety show ALL THAT and KENAN & KEL were two of Nickelodeon’s most popular shows during their run. He later starred in the movie GOOD BURGER, based off of one of his ALL THAT characters, Ed. Kel is also recognized for his role as Invisible Boy in the cult superhero movie, MYSTERY MEN. Other roles are lending his voice to the character T-Bone in CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG as well as early appearances on SISTER/SISTER and THE STEVE HARVEY SHOW.
He currently is part of the new ALL THAT show as well as being in the TV series GAME SHAKERS on Nickelodeon.
Appearance Dates: GalaxyCon Live, July 3rd, 2020 6pm ET
GalaxyCon Live Experience Pricing:
GalaxyCon Live Connects Celebrities and Fans Online with Live Streaming Q&As, One-on-One Video Chats, and Personalized Autographs and Videos.
Live Stream with Kell Mitchell - Free
GalaxyCon Live Stream Q&A will start at 6:00 pm EST Friday July 3rd.
2 Minute One on One Video Chat - $64
A One on One personal chat with Kel Mitchell, from your phone or laptop for 2 minutes.
Video Shout Out - $64
Kel Mitchell will record a personalized video message just for you.
Autographs - $53
Get a Personalized Autograph Signing on an 8x10 glossy image mailed directly to you! Please allow 30 days from the date of the live stream for delivery.
To purchase tickets for Kel Mitchell's GalaxyCon Live 2020 Virtual Celebrity Experience, visit https://galaxycon.com/kel-mitchell/
More Nick: Nickelodeon and Paramount to Bring 'Rugrats' Back for the Next Generation of Kids!
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How 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Creates a Connection for Everyone
In a media genre as expansive as children’s animation, the series Avatar: The Last Airbender still dominates the industry as a paragon of success.
Now, after a wait longer than a great number of fans had hoped to endure, all three seasons of the Nickelodeon classic are available to stream on Netflix after rejoining the platform in May.
The 15-year-old show is still revered by a mass of fans and garners ratings consistently above 90% by review aggregators. Even while being rated Y-7, the show attracts audiences of all ages and balances youth-oriented humor with undercurrents of serious subject matter. From feel-good to wacky to dramatic and thrilling, Avatar has something for every mood and every age.
For starters, Avatar’s world-building is like no other in the genre. The story takes place in a pre-industrial world, occupied by four major powers: the Fire Nation, the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom and the Air Nomads. Each nation is influenced by real cultures, with many of the artifacts and philosophies preserved within the series.
For example, the Air Nomads are based on Tibetan Buddhists. The Air Temples share nearly identical architecture to the Tibetans and believe in a similar philosophy that emphasizes spiritual enlightenment. The Water Tribe, on the other hand, is influenced by Inuit culture. The Water Tribe dwellings are commonly igloos, and their land is mainly frozen tundras similar to the Arctic regions inhabited by Inuit tribes.
Furthermore, each bending style is based on real-life martial art forms and beautifully choreographed with the character’s extraordinary abilities to control the elements. Firebending is based on Shaolin Kung-Fu, an aggressive fighting style that symbolizes fire’s powerful and sometimes violent nature. Conversely, waterbending is based on Tai-Chi, a martial art that emphasizes calm and fluid movements, similar to the behavior of water.
Beyond this, Avatar incorporates many eastern spiritual beliefs into a mainstream medium in a way that westerners find easy to swallow, yet leaves its core values and ideals intact and prevalent throughout the show.
Some of the issues dealt with by the show’s characters are rooted in true existential problems that may not have yet been considered by the younger members of its audience.
For example, Aang, the Avatar, struggles with the decision to kill or spare the life of the Fire Lord, ruler of the Fire Nation. Hailing from a monastic background, Aang struggles with his Avatar duty to bring balance to the world without giving up his cultural and moral belief of nonviolence. However, something as potentially upsetting to children as the idea of death is skillfully presented to provide a thought-provoking topic without sparking distress in younger viewers.
Avatar also masterfully constructs its characters and their motives, with character arcs that don’t feel forced or cliche. Zuko, the prince of the Fire Nation, initially seeks to capture the Avatar to regain the honor he lost after his father scarred and banished him for speaking out of turn. By the end, however, Zuko understands that his true destiny is to help the Avatar defeat his father and to return the Fire Nation to peace and unity with the world.
Iroh, Zuko’s uncle and a prominent father-figure to him, travels the world with Zuko, offering unparalleled wisdom and support to his nephew during his confusing transitions in life. Iroh is a favorite character amongst, with both his advice and love of tea influencing them greatly. He has a wealth of inspirational quotes, a favorite being:
“Hope is something you give yourself,” Iroh said. “That is the meaning of inner strength.”
Original source: New Mexico Daily Lobo.
Below is an archived interview from 2005 by Nickelodeon Asia in which Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender:
Everything you ever wanted to know about Avatar: The Last Airbender answered by the creators, Mike & Bryan!
October 12th, 2005
1. How did you come up with the Avatar?
We came up for the concept for "Avatar" 3 years ago. Nickelodeon wanted to make a "legends & lore" type of show with a kid hero. That’s a genre we are very interested in, but we wanted to create a mythology that was based on Eastern culture, rather than Western culture. Although "Avatar" isn’t based on a specific Asian myth, we were inspired by Asian mythology, as well as Kung Fu, Yoga, and Eastern Philosophy. We were also inspired by Anime in general. We wanted to create a story that inspired people’s imaginations and that had elements of comedy, drama, and action.
2. You guys are not Asian so how did you come up with such an Asian cartoon?
We read a lot about Buddhism, Daoism, and Chinese history. We also have several consultants who work for the show - a cultural consultant that reviews all the scripts; a Kung Fu consultant who helps choreograph all the bending moves so that they are accurate to the style on which they are based; and a Chinese calligrapher who does all the signs and posters in the show. We don’t use any written English words in the show.
3. Which character do you identify most with? Why?
Mike identifies most with Aang’s peaceful qualities – and his bald head!
Bryan identifies with Zuko, because he too can be incredibly stubborn and obsessively focused. And also with Sokka, because he too can be incredibly stubborn and annoyingly sarcastic!
4. We are watching the first season of Avatar now. Are you working on the Season 2 already? Can you tell us what to expect without spoiling it for us?
The rest of Book 1 (Water) will air this autumn in the US, which culminates with Aang, Katara, and Sokka finally arriving at the Northern Water Tribe. We are currently in production on 20 episodes of Book 2, which is the Earth book. New antagonists will be revealed as the kids journey deeper into the Earth Kingdom. And Aang will find an Earthbending teacher in his quest to master the four elements.
5. What is the meaning of Avatar?
We chose the word "Avatar" because it is an ancient Hindu word meaning "a temporary manifestation of a continuing entity." In our world, Aang is the current incarnation of this very powerful being: the one person who can control all four elements and keep balance in the world.
6. Why does Prince Zuko have a scar on this face? Why is he always angry?
Prince Zuko is the oldest son of Fire Lord Ozai, ruler of the Fire Nation, and the great-grandson of Fire Lord Sozin, who started the war. He is the rightful heir to the Fire Lord’s throne, but when Prince Zuko was 14, he spoke out against his father and the Fire Nation’s conquests. To teach his insubordinate son a lesson, Fire Lord Ozai forces his son to fight him in an Agni-Kai – a traditional Firebender duel. The Fire Lord makes an example of his son in front of his royal army and leaves him with a prominent burn scar across his face. The message is clear. Regardless of bloodline, anyone who opposes the Fire Lord’s power will meet a terrible fate. Not content with physical punishment, Fire Lord Ozai strips the Prince of his birthright to the throne and banishes him from his homeland. His father tells Zuko the only way he will allow him to return is with the Avatar, dead or alive.
7. What does that Blue Arrow on Aang’s head mean?
The arrow on Aang’s head is a constant reminder that he may be the last survivor of his tribe, the Air Nomads.
Bryan and Mike’s parting words to kids in Asia?
We hope the viewers in Asia enjoy watching "Avatar." We are excited that people around the world get to watch the show. And we are especially excited to hear it dubbed in various languages! It’s exciting, adventure-filled, funny, and dramatic. If they watch, they won’t be disappointed! Thank you!
(Because a number of questions are repeated, prizes will be given to kids who haven’t won before so as to be fair!)
--Ends--
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Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix and The Legend of Korra on CBS All Access!
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Now, after a wait longer than a great number of fans had hoped to endure, all three seasons of the Nickelodeon classic are available to stream on Netflix after rejoining the platform in May.
The 15-year-old show is still revered by a mass of fans and garners ratings consistently above 90% by review aggregators. Even while being rated Y-7, the show attracts audiences of all ages and balances youth-oriented humor with undercurrents of serious subject matter. From feel-good to wacky to dramatic and thrilling, Avatar has something for every mood and every age.
For starters, Avatar’s world-building is like no other in the genre. The story takes place in a pre-industrial world, occupied by four major powers: the Fire Nation, the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom and the Air Nomads. Each nation is influenced by real cultures, with many of the artifacts and philosophies preserved within the series.
For example, the Air Nomads are based on Tibetan Buddhists. The Air Temples share nearly identical architecture to the Tibetans and believe in a similar philosophy that emphasizes spiritual enlightenment. The Water Tribe, on the other hand, is influenced by Inuit culture. The Water Tribe dwellings are commonly igloos, and their land is mainly frozen tundras similar to the Arctic regions inhabited by Inuit tribes.
Furthermore, each bending style is based on real-life martial art forms and beautifully choreographed with the character’s extraordinary abilities to control the elements. Firebending is based on Shaolin Kung-Fu, an aggressive fighting style that symbolizes fire’s powerful and sometimes violent nature. Conversely, waterbending is based on Tai-Chi, a martial art that emphasizes calm and fluid movements, similar to the behavior of water.
Beyond this, Avatar incorporates many eastern spiritual beliefs into a mainstream medium in a way that westerners find easy to swallow, yet leaves its core values and ideals intact and prevalent throughout the show.
Some of the issues dealt with by the show’s characters are rooted in true existential problems that may not have yet been considered by the younger members of its audience.
For example, Aang, the Avatar, struggles with the decision to kill or spare the life of the Fire Lord, ruler of the Fire Nation. Hailing from a monastic background, Aang struggles with his Avatar duty to bring balance to the world without giving up his cultural and moral belief of nonviolence. However, something as potentially upsetting to children as the idea of death is skillfully presented to provide a thought-provoking topic without sparking distress in younger viewers.
Avatar also masterfully constructs its characters and their motives, with character arcs that don’t feel forced or cliche. Zuko, the prince of the Fire Nation, initially seeks to capture the Avatar to regain the honor he lost after his father scarred and banished him for speaking out of turn. By the end, however, Zuko understands that his true destiny is to help the Avatar defeat his father and to return the Fire Nation to peace and unity with the world.
Iroh, Zuko’s uncle and a prominent father-figure to him, travels the world with Zuko, offering unparalleled wisdom and support to his nephew during his confusing transitions in life. Iroh is a favorite character amongst, with both his advice and love of tea influencing them greatly. He has a wealth of inspirational quotes, a favorite being:
“Hope is something you give yourself,” Iroh said. “That is the meaning of inner strength.”
Original source: New Mexico Daily Lobo.
Below is an archived interview from 2005 by Nickelodeon Asia in which Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender:
Everything you ever wanted to know about Avatar: The Last Airbender answered by the creators, Mike & Bryan!
October 12th, 2005
1. How did you come up with the Avatar?
We came up for the concept for "Avatar" 3 years ago. Nickelodeon wanted to make a "legends & lore" type of show with a kid hero. That’s a genre we are very interested in, but we wanted to create a mythology that was based on Eastern culture, rather than Western culture. Although "Avatar" isn’t based on a specific Asian myth, we were inspired by Asian mythology, as well as Kung Fu, Yoga, and Eastern Philosophy. We were also inspired by Anime in general. We wanted to create a story that inspired people’s imaginations and that had elements of comedy, drama, and action.
2. You guys are not Asian so how did you come up with such an Asian cartoon?
We read a lot about Buddhism, Daoism, and Chinese history. We also have several consultants who work for the show - a cultural consultant that reviews all the scripts; a Kung Fu consultant who helps choreograph all the bending moves so that they are accurate to the style on which they are based; and a Chinese calligrapher who does all the signs and posters in the show. We don’t use any written English words in the show.
3. Which character do you identify most with? Why?
Mike identifies most with Aang’s peaceful qualities – and his bald head!
Bryan identifies with Zuko, because he too can be incredibly stubborn and obsessively focused. And also with Sokka, because he too can be incredibly stubborn and annoyingly sarcastic!
4. We are watching the first season of Avatar now. Are you working on the Season 2 already? Can you tell us what to expect without spoiling it for us?
The rest of Book 1 (Water) will air this autumn in the US, which culminates with Aang, Katara, and Sokka finally arriving at the Northern Water Tribe. We are currently in production on 20 episodes of Book 2, which is the Earth book. New antagonists will be revealed as the kids journey deeper into the Earth Kingdom. And Aang will find an Earthbending teacher in his quest to master the four elements.
5. What is the meaning of Avatar?
We chose the word "Avatar" because it is an ancient Hindu word meaning "a temporary manifestation of a continuing entity." In our world, Aang is the current incarnation of this very powerful being: the one person who can control all four elements and keep balance in the world.
6. Why does Prince Zuko have a scar on this face? Why is he always angry?
Prince Zuko is the oldest son of Fire Lord Ozai, ruler of the Fire Nation, and the great-grandson of Fire Lord Sozin, who started the war. He is the rightful heir to the Fire Lord’s throne, but when Prince Zuko was 14, he spoke out against his father and the Fire Nation’s conquests. To teach his insubordinate son a lesson, Fire Lord Ozai forces his son to fight him in an Agni-Kai – a traditional Firebender duel. The Fire Lord makes an example of his son in front of his royal army and leaves him with a prominent burn scar across his face. The message is clear. Regardless of bloodline, anyone who opposes the Fire Lord’s power will meet a terrible fate. Not content with physical punishment, Fire Lord Ozai strips the Prince of his birthright to the throne and banishes him from his homeland. His father tells Zuko the only way he will allow him to return is with the Avatar, dead or alive.
7. What does that Blue Arrow on Aang’s head mean?
The arrow on Aang’s head is a constant reminder that he may be the last survivor of his tribe, the Air Nomads.
Bryan and Mike’s parting words to kids in Asia?
We hope the viewers in Asia enjoy watching "Avatar." We are excited that people around the world get to watch the show. And we are especially excited to hear it dubbed in various languages! It’s exciting, adventure-filled, funny, and dramatic. If they watch, they won’t be disappointed! Thank you!
(Because a number of questions are repeated, prizes will be given to kids who haven’t won before so as to be fair!)
--Ends--
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Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix and The Legend of Korra on CBS All Access!
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First Look at Oni Press' 'Invader Zim Quarterly: GIR's Big Day'
GIR RESCUES MUTANT LAB ANIMALS IN FIRST LOOK AT NEW 'INVADER ZIM' COMIC FROM ONI PRESS
Emerging out of the weird universe of creator Jhonen Vasquez's Emmy and Annie award-winning Invader Zim animated series on Nickelodeon, and last year's Netflix animated feature, Invader Zim: Enter The Florpus, comes a new extra-long comic book special from Oni Press, home of the official Invader Zim ongoing series!
Credit: Oni Press
Written by Zim veteran Eric Truehart and injected with vivid artwork by Aaron Alexovich, Fred C. Stresing, and Warren Wucinich, Invader Zim Quarterly: GIR's Big Day arrives in comic shops on Wednesday, June 17. The plotline finds Zim's robotic servant embarking on an extremely important mission as he ventures out into the world to assist his master with his most diabolical scheme ever.
However, nobody counted on GIR's notorious distractibility, time travelers, dysfunctional mad scientists, hybrid lab animals who need rescuing, a jetpack closet, and a lunar prison housing The Darkness of Th'Gol. It might seem a bit unusual, but this is simply all in an odd day's work for GIR.
Credit: Oni Press
"GIR's Big Day is a story I pitched back in the days of the original TV show, but it never found any traction," Truehart tells SYFY WIRE. "I guess after bouncing around my brain for two decades, it finally bounced onto the page. I was so happy to finally build off those random GIR moments that left you wondering just what the heck he did when he wasn't on screen. GIR is broken. GIR is crazy. GIR somehow ends up dancing at a disco with a bunch of raver girls? Or baking himself into a turkey? So what else does he do in his spare time? If there's such a thing as 'The Spirit of GIR,' I hope this story captures it: a wonky little robot wandering through the world, unaware that he's leaving both joy and chaos in his wake."
Artist Aaron Alexovich admits that dog suit GIR has always been his favorite character to draw.
Credit: Oni Press
"So it was a real treat to go full dog suit GIR for a couple months of my life," Alexovich told SYFY WIRE. "There's just something so pure about that design, just perfect stupidity. Definitely my favorite of Jhonen's designs from the show. Eric's script for this issue tapped into that specific kind of stupidity really well. The whole thing feels like living inside GIR's malfunctioning, unfocused brain for a while. Not sure I will ever truly recover. But it was all worth it just for the bit with the donuts and the van, one of the best things I've done in all my years with Zim."
Check out a four-page preview for Oni Press' Invader Zim Quarterly: GIR's Big Day, hitting stores on June 17!
Credit: Oni Press
Credit: Oni Press
Credit: Oni Press
Credit: Oni Press
Credit: Oni Press
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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Monday, June 15, 2020 | NickRewind
Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Monday, June 15, 2020 | NickRewind
Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.
Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats
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Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.
Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats
More Nick: Nickelodeon and Paramount to Bring 'Rugrats' Back for the Next Generation of Kids!
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Nickelodeon Netherlands and Jantje Beton Host Buitenspeeldag 2020
Amsterdam - During this unique period, it is very important for children to stay healthy and to be able to play outside. Therefore, Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) has announced the exciting news that they have once again partnering with Jantje Beton, an organisation dedicated to providing youth services, to hold the 13th edition of Buitenspeeldag, Nickelodeon Nederland's localised version of Nickelodeon's "Worldwide Day of Play", on Wednesday 10th June 2020 - which will look very different to previous years!
Last year, more than 1,000 local organisations helped more than 100,000 children around the country to play outside. This 13th edition promises to be an historic day due to the current global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic,
This year, according to the guidelines set by RIVM (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu / Netherlands' National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) and the Dutch government, no major play events are able take place. However, Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton will be providing kids and families with lots of tips on how children can play outdoors safely via buitenspeeldag.nl (think of a chalk-drawn race tracks on pavements, skipping, ball games, and much more!). In addition, children and local organizations can also download this year's cool poster on the Buitenspeeldag website so that the whole country can see that it's time to play outside again!
In this way, both Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton will offer a helping hand in their own way in creating games, playgrounds and organising play activities. In the coming weeks Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton will campaign to get as many children as possible to play outside. Like previous years, the Nickelodeon TV channel will "go dark" for a few hours to encourage kids to go outside and play.
During this special edition of Buitenspeeldag, Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton will play together with the Johan Cruyff Foundation and the Krajicek Foundation. Both organisations have been committed to teaching the importance of regular outdoor play and sports for years and support Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton's message wholeheartedly. This edition, Nickelodeon, Jantje Beton, the Johan Cruyff Foundation and the Krajicek Foundation are working together so that they can motivate even more children to go outdoors.
Below is Nickelodeon Nederlands' official press release announcing the exciting news!:
Last year, more than 1,000 local organisations helped more than 100,000 children around the country to play outside. This 13th edition promises to be an historic day due to the current global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic,
This year, according to the guidelines set by RIVM (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu / Netherlands' National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) and the Dutch government, no major play events are able take place. However, Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton will be providing kids and families with lots of tips on how children can play outdoors safely via buitenspeeldag.nl (think of a chalk-drawn race tracks on pavements, skipping, ball games, and much more!). In addition, children and local organizations can also download this year's cool poster on the Buitenspeeldag website so that the whole country can see that it's time to play outside again!
In this way, both Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton will offer a helping hand in their own way in creating games, playgrounds and organising play activities. In the coming weeks Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton will campaign to get as many children as possible to play outside. Like previous years, the Nickelodeon TV channel will "go dark" for a few hours to encourage kids to go outside and play.
During this special edition of Buitenspeeldag, Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton will play together with the Johan Cruyff Foundation and the Krajicek Foundation. Both organisations have been committed to teaching the importance of regular outdoor play and sports for years and support Nickelodeon and Jantje Beton's message wholeheartedly. This edition, Nickelodeon, Jantje Beton, the Johan Cruyff Foundation and the Krajicek Foundation are working together so that they can motivate even more children to go outdoors.
Below is Nickelodeon Nederlands' official press release announcing the exciting news!:
What Did You Think of the New 'The Loud House' Episode 'Sand Hassles'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll
What did you think of the brand-new The Loud House episode "Sand Hassles"? Vote in the polls and sound off in the comments below!
Legend of Korra Comics Live Dub ft. Original Cast - “Turf Wars” | LoK | Avatar: The Last Airbender
Legend of Korra Comics Live Dub ft. Original Cast - “Turf Wars” | LoK | Avatar: The Last Airbender
Everybody remembers the iconic season finale of Legend of Korra, when Korra and Asami *officially* became Korrasami and entered the spirit world. But have you ever wondered, what happens next? Now, pick up right where the show leaves off with a live voice-acted rendition of chapter one of the Legend of Korra sequel graphic novel, "Turf Wars", featuring the original cast of Janet Varney (Korra) and Seychelle Gabriel (Asami)!
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Everybody remembers the iconic season finale of Legend of Korra, when Korra and Asami *officially* became Korrasami and entered the spirit world. But have you ever wondered, what happens next? Now, pick up right where the show leaves off with a live voice-acted rendition of chapter one of the Legend of Korra sequel graphic novel, "Turf Wars", featuring the original cast of Janet Varney (Korra) and Seychelle Gabriel (Asami)!
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SpongeBob SquarePants | The 'Loop De Loop' Song | Bottom Has Talent | Nickelodeon UK
SpongeBob SquarePants | The 'Loop De Loop' Song | Nickelodeon UK
Want to learn how to tie your shoes? It's a very easy thing to do, just watch this video and SpongeBob will guide you through!
Catch Bikini Bottom Has Talent, only on Nicktoons UK & Ireland!
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Want to learn how to tie your shoes? It's a very easy thing to do, just watch this video and SpongeBob will guide you through!
Catch Bikini Bottom Has Talent, only on Nicktoons UK & Ireland!
Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nick! Visit nicktoons.co.uk/spongebob and the Nick Play app to find out more about SpongeBob SquarePants, watch sponge-tastic video clips, including super sneak peeks, play games and more!
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🔴 LIVE: Nick Jr. Music Marathon! | Sing Along Songs For Kids | Nick Jr.
🔴 LIVE: Nick Jr. Music Marathon! | Sing Along Songs For Kids | Nick Jr.
Sing along with Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Peppa Pig, and more! Join your Nick Jr. friends as they sing your favorite songs in this exciting music marathon.
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Sing along with Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Peppa Pig, and more! Join your Nick Jr. friends as they sing your favorite songs in this exciting music marathon.
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PAW Patrol & Abby Hatcher Crossover! Dance Party! | PAW Patrol Official & Friends
PAW Patrol & Abby Hatcher Crossover! Dance Party! | PAW Patrol Official & Friends
It’s the most splizzacular and PAWsome party ever – a dance party! But not even a PAW party goes by without a rescue! Now it’s time for a Fuzzly-finding mission in Adventure Bay!
When trouble strikes in Adventure Bay, PAW Patrol is there to save the day! Why? Because no job is too big, no pup is too small! Watch as PAW Patrol works together to keep Adventure Bay safe – whether it’s a cat in a tree, a chicken running free, or a train off the tracks, they always find a way to help those in need! Whether Chase is on the case, Rubble’s on the double, or Skye’s gotta fly, you won’t want to miss all the exciting action in Adventure Bay!
Welcome to the world of Abby Hatcher, where Fuzzlies are real and everyone knows it! But Fuzzlies usually see the world differently than humans, which is often the source of wild and funny shenanigans! But luckily for everyone involved, Abby Hatcher is the ultra-adorable Fuzzly catcher! When things go sideways or a Fuzzly inflates to twice its size, Abby Hatcher is there to help smooth things out. Don’t miss the excitement, adventure, and downright hilarity in Abby Hatcher!
Check out full episodes of PAW Patrol and Abby Hatcher on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.!
#PAWPatrol #PAWPatrolAndFriends #AbbyHatcher
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It’s the most splizzacular and PAWsome party ever – a dance party! But not even a PAW party goes by without a rescue! Now it’s time for a Fuzzly-finding mission in Adventure Bay!
When trouble strikes in Adventure Bay, PAW Patrol is there to save the day! Why? Because no job is too big, no pup is too small! Watch as PAW Patrol works together to keep Adventure Bay safe – whether it’s a cat in a tree, a chicken running free, or a train off the tracks, they always find a way to help those in need! Whether Chase is on the case, Rubble’s on the double, or Skye’s gotta fly, you won’t want to miss all the exciting action in Adventure Bay!
Welcome to the world of Abby Hatcher, where Fuzzlies are real and everyone knows it! But Fuzzlies usually see the world differently than humans, which is often the source of wild and funny shenanigans! But luckily for everyone involved, Abby Hatcher is the ultra-adorable Fuzzly catcher! When things go sideways or a Fuzzly inflates to twice its size, Abby Hatcher is there to help smooth things out. Don’t miss the excitement, adventure, and downright hilarity in Abby Hatcher!
Check out full episodes of PAW Patrol and Abby Hatcher on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.!
#PAWPatrol #PAWPatrolAndFriends #AbbyHatcher
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Nickelodeon Says Thank You Police Force #HomeOkPlease | Nickelodeon India
Nickelodeon Says Thank You Police Force #HomeOkPlease | Nickelodeon India
They serve & protect, day and night, sun and rain, and always with a smile.
A big thank you to all the brave policemen and policewomen in the force!
#HomeOkPlease
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They serve & protect, day and night, sun and rain, and always with a smile.
A big thank you to all the brave policemen and policewomen in the force!
#HomeOkPlease
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🔴 LIVE: Ultimate Blue's Clues & You Vlogs! | Blue's Clue's and You
🔴LIVE: Ultimate Blue's Clues & You Vlogs! | Blue's Clue's and You
Join Josh and Blue as they vlog about their adventures, including finding clues, singing nursery rhyme songs, solving puzzles and games, dancing, learning to draw and more!
#StayHome #WithMe #KidsTogether #Vlogs #JoshAndBlue #BluesCluesAndYou #BluesClues
Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/
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Originally published: Friday, June 12, 2020.
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Join Josh and Blue as they vlog about their adventures, including finding clues, singing nursery rhyme songs, solving puzzles and games, dancing, learning to draw and more!
#StayHome #WithMe #KidsTogether #Vlogs #JoshAndBlue #BluesCluesAndYou #BluesClues
Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/
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Originally published: Friday, June 12, 2020.
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🔴 ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks Non-Stop Music Radio | 24/7 Live Stream! 🎶
🔴 ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks Non-Stop Music Radio | 24/7 Live Stream! 🎶
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are back with non-stop music! Sing a long to your favorite chipmunk tunes, try out some new remixes, or try the karaoke versions of the best hits from ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks!
#ALVINNN #Chipmunks #AlvinAndTheChipmunks
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Originally published: Saturday, June 13, 2020.
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Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are back with non-stop music! Sing a long to your favorite chipmunk tunes, try out some new remixes, or try the karaoke versions of the best hits from ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks!
#ALVINNN #Chipmunks #AlvinAndTheChipmunks
More Nick: Nickelodeon International Acquires 'ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks' Season 5!
Originally published: Saturday, June 13, 2020.
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Ben Simmons on Group Chat with Annie & Jayden | Nickelodeon
Ben Simmons on Group Chat with Annie & Jayden | Nickelodeon
Wise words from 76ers' Ben Simmons
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Wise words from 76ers' Ben Simmons
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'SpongeBob SquarePants' Makes Cameo in 'The King of Staten Island'
SpongeBob SquarePants may be about to star in his third big screen adventure, but he recently made a cameo in another movie, The King of Staten Island starring Pete Davidson, which premiered on VOD services June 12!
Davidson and director Judd Apatow were guests on the Fresh Air podcast with Terry Gross on June 11. They happened to talk about their mutual love of Nickelodeon's long-running series.
Speaking with Gross, Davidson revealed he’s remained a SpongeBob SquarePants fan even into adulthood. When he auditioned for Saturday Night Live, creator Lorne Michaels asked him his favorite sketch. Davidson struggled to think of one because his mind was full of SpongeBob episodes.
“I didn’t know [SNL] was still on,” Davidson said. “I was really young and I was still watching SpongeBob and Rocket Power and all these kids’ shows on TV. So to me, I was like oh my God, I was just so thrilled that I was able to even audition. [Adam] Sandler was my favorite comedian of all time, him and Eddie Murphy so I was aware of those sketches. My favorite of all time is Opera Man.”
Although he was the youngest cast member, Davidson was 20 when he auditioned for SNL.
“I know,” Davidson said. “I love SpongeBob. What can I say.”
Davidson stars on SNL alongside Nickelodeon alum Kenan Thompson (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger).
Why Judd Apatow put SpongeBob SquarePants in The King of Staten Island:
SpongeBob SquarePants has had two blockbuster movies of his own, and a third one on the way. An episode of Nickelodeon's beloved animated series features prominently in The King of Staten Island. Davidson plays Scott, a stunted 20something still living at home with his mother (Marisa Tomei).
“I love SpongeBob,” Apatow said. “SpongeBob’s in the movie. There’s a scene where Pete’s watching SpongeBob. I didn’t even know you like SpongeBob. I put it in because I like SpongeBob.”
In fact, SpongeBob SquarePants has a legion of celebrity fans, including former president Barack Obama, musicians Ariana Grande, Goldie, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Osbourne, the late David Bowie, Wyclef Jean and Liam Gallagher, actors Mike Myers, Scarlett Johansson, David Hasselhoff, Bruce Willis, Johnny Depp, Amy Poehler, Katherine Heigl, Patton Oswalt, fashion designer Victoria Beckham, YouTuber Evan Fong, NBA star LeBron James, skateboarder Tony Hawk, and Slipknot's Corey Taylor!
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run swims into theatres on Friday, Aug. 7!
The King of Staten Island sees SNL castmember Pete Davidson plays a fictionalized version of himself. The film draws on Davidson's real life experience of losing his own father, a 9/11 First Responder. Filmmaker Judd Apatow and Davidson talk to Fresh Air about being comedy nerds, grappling with their parents' divorces, and the importance of talking about feelings.
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Original source: Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
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Davidson and director Judd Apatow were guests on the Fresh Air podcast with Terry Gross on June 11. They happened to talk about their mutual love of Nickelodeon's long-running series.
Speaking with Gross, Davidson revealed he’s remained a SpongeBob SquarePants fan even into adulthood. When he auditioned for Saturday Night Live, creator Lorne Michaels asked him his favorite sketch. Davidson struggled to think of one because his mind was full of SpongeBob episodes.
“I didn’t know [SNL] was still on,” Davidson said. “I was really young and I was still watching SpongeBob and Rocket Power and all these kids’ shows on TV. So to me, I was like oh my God, I was just so thrilled that I was able to even audition. [Adam] Sandler was my favorite comedian of all time, him and Eddie Murphy so I was aware of those sketches. My favorite of all time is Opera Man.”
Although he was the youngest cast member, Davidson was 20 when he auditioned for SNL.
“I know,” Davidson said. “I love SpongeBob. What can I say.”
Davidson stars on SNL alongside Nickelodeon alum Kenan Thompson (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger).
Why Judd Apatow put SpongeBob SquarePants in The King of Staten Island:
SpongeBob SquarePants has had two blockbuster movies of his own, and a third one on the way. An episode of Nickelodeon's beloved animated series features prominently in The King of Staten Island. Davidson plays Scott, a stunted 20something still living at home with his mother (Marisa Tomei).
“I love SpongeBob,” Apatow said. “SpongeBob’s in the movie. There’s a scene where Pete’s watching SpongeBob. I didn’t even know you like SpongeBob. I put it in because I like SpongeBob.”
In fact, SpongeBob SquarePants has a legion of celebrity fans, including former president Barack Obama, musicians Ariana Grande, Goldie, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Osbourne, the late David Bowie, Wyclef Jean and Liam Gallagher, actors Mike Myers, Scarlett Johansson, David Hasselhoff, Bruce Willis, Johnny Depp, Amy Poehler, Katherine Heigl, Patton Oswalt, fashion designer Victoria Beckham, YouTuber Evan Fong, NBA star LeBron James, skateboarder Tony Hawk, and Slipknot's Corey Taylor!
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run swims into theatres on Friday, Aug. 7!
The King of Staten Island sees SNL castmember Pete Davidson plays a fictionalized version of himself. The film draws on Davidson's real life experience of losing his own father, a 9/11 First Responder. Filmmaker Judd Apatow and Davidson talk to Fresh Air about being comedy nerds, grappling with their parents' divorces, and the importance of talking about feelings.
More Nick: Nickelodeon Announces Voice Cast for 'Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years', First-Ever 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Spinoff!
Original source: Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
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