Tuesday, August 18, 2020

What Did You Think of 'Glitch Techs' Episode 'Find the Glitch'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand new Glitch Techs season two episode "Find the Glitch"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

What Did You Think of 'Glitch Techs' Episode 'The New Recruit'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand new Glitch Techs season two episode "The New Recruit"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

What Did You Think of 'Glitch Techs' Episode 'BUDS'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand new Glitch Techs season two episode "BUDS"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

What Did You Think of 'Glitch Techs' Episode 'Ralphie Bear Is Back'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand new Glitch Techs season two episode "Ralphie Bear Is Back"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

What Did You Think of 'Glitch Techs' Episode 'Ping'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand new Glitch Techs season two episode "Ping"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

What Did You Think of 'Glitch Techs' Episode 'The Glitch Modder'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand new Glitch Techs season two episode "The Glitch Modder"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | NickRewind

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Tuesday, August 18, 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

More Nick: Nickelodeon and Paramount to Bring 'Rugrats' Back for the Next Generation of Kids!
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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Monday, August 17, 2020 | NickRewind

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Monday, August 17, 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

More Nick: Nickelodeon and Paramount to Bring 'Rugrats' Back for the Next Generation of Kids!
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Nickelodeon Brazil to Premiere 'The Loud House' & 'The Casagrandes' Crossover 'Hangin' at Home' on Friday 28th August 2020

Nickelodeon Brazil (Brasil) will premiere the brand new The Loud House and The Casagrandes "Hangin' at Home" crossover special on Friday 28th August 2020 at 18:00!

Especial: Fique em Casa com The Loud House e Os Casagrandes | Nickelodeon Brasil


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Mako + Bolin Origins! 🔥 Republic City Hustle | Legend of Korra

Mako + Bolin Origins! 🔥 Republic City Hustle | Legend of Korra


Many love Mako and Bolin, two thirds of the Pro-Bending "Fire Ferrets" and key members of Avatar Korra's "Team Avatar"! But have you ever wondered how these two Republic City hustlers (and Pabu!) came to be? Check out this COMPLETE version of the digital exclusive "Republic City Hustle" to find out how the Fire Ferrets were born, Pabu's origins, and more!

Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra on CBS All Access and Netflix!

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All That | Episode #1133 Video Clip Playlist | Nickelodeon

What did you think of all new All That episode #1133? Vote in the poll here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/08/what-did-you-think-of-new-all-that_16.html

Ceraadi Performs 'Dumbstruck' Live On All That 🎤 | All That


The amazing hip-hop sister duo, Ceraadi, take the All That stage to perform their song 'Dumbstruck' live for the crowd!

T@$#le!gh Orders A Complicated Coffee ☕️ | All That


T@$#le!gh heads to Coffee, Coffee, Coffee to get her super complicated Mermaid coffee drink. She isn't too happy when she can't connect to the WIFI during this All That sketch!

The Bougie Babies Go To A Party 🎉 | All That


The bougie baby crew attend a 1 year old's birthday party and find out they're the youngest ones there! Things get a bit messy when icing gets involved during this All That sketch.

The Stranger Things Kids At Camp! | All That


Will Byers and the rest of the Stranger Things kids are at Camp Hawkins. They do camp a bit differently than the normal campers in this All That sketch!

Is Nathan Allowed To Cancel Soup?! | All That


Nathan has taken it too far this time and he just cancelled soup! Is he even allowed to do that? I mean, come on, its soup!

He Has Secret Handshakes With EVERYONE! | All That


Lex loves to have secret handshakes with his All That cast mates.Just be ready to "DAP ME UP!" when he walks into a room in this All That sketch!

Watch All That on Nickelodeon!

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More Nick: Jamie Lynn Spears Wants Daughter Maddie to Play Younger 'Zoey 101' Character in Potential Reboot!

Originally published: Thursday, August 13, 2020.

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Henry Danger | Breaking News Sing-Along | Nickelodeon UK

Henry Danger | Breaking News Sing-Along | Nickelodeon UK


Frankini (Frankie Grande) interrupts Trent (Winston Story) and Mary's (Carrie Barrett) breaking news, to break into song! Sing along with him in this clip from Henry Danger: The Musical!

Danger Force premieres Friday 4th September 2020 on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland! Click the following link for info! http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/08/nickelodeon-uk-to-premiere-danger-force.html

More Nick: Nickelodeon UK to Host 'It's Pony But Where?' Competition in August 2020!
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Pets of ViacomCBS | ViacomCBS Talent

Pets of ViacomCBS | ViacomCBS Talent


Pets of ViacomCBS….you’re welcome!

Find your perfect job at http://careers.vimn.com!

More Nick: Nickelodeon's Declaration of Kids' Rights!
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SpongeBob con Generazione Blu | Ep. 6: In viaggio coi pesci | Nickelodeon Italia

SpongeBob con Generazione Blu | Ep. 6: In viaggio coi pesci | Nickelodeon Italia


Per vari motivi anche i pesci devono viaggiare! Per saperne di più: https://quimamme.corriere.it/speciali/generazione-blu

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Nickelodeon Brazil to Premiere 'Nick News: Crianças Unidas Contra o Racismo' on Monday 17th August 2020

Nickelodeon’s heralded Nick News marks its return with a special hour-long presentation--Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special. The special premiered Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA and will air Monday 17th August 2020 at 23h30 on Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) and Nickelodeon Brazil (Brasil).


Hosted by global superstar Alicia Keys, the program, locally titled Nick News - United Children Against Racism in Latin America and Crianças Unidas Contra o Racismo in Brazil will amplify the voices and experiences of Black children across the U.S. amid current events. The special will feature the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement answering questions from real kids, offer tools for families to have constructive conversations about race and inclusivity, and highlight teen activists who are fighting racial injustice. Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special is the first of a series of Nick News specials that will air on Nickelodeon in the coming months.



Declaração dos Direitos das Crianças da Nickelodeon | Nickelodeon Brasil


From Dica App do Dia:

Alicia Keys fala sobre racismo na Nickelodeon

Edição especial do Nick News - Crianças Unidas Contra o Racismo amplifica vozes de crianças negras que vivem nos Estados Unidos.

A superestrela Alicia Keys é quem comanda a atração. O programa promove discussões sobre racismo, cria ambiente seguro para compartilhamento de experiências pessoais e encoraja crianças e jovens a lutarem contra injustiças.

O Nick News – Crianças Unidas Contra o Racismo vai ao ar nesta segunda-feira, 17 de agosto, às 23h30, na Nickelodeon .

“Pela próxima hora, teremos uma conversa muito importante. Uma conversa sobre o porquê de tantas pessoas estarem chateadas” anuncia Alicia Keys no início da atração. “Muitos de vocês podem ter perguntas, como sobre o motivo que levou as pessoas a protestarem. Sobre por que as pessoas estarem gritando ‘Sem Justiça, Sem Paz’ (No Justice, No Peace). E sobre o que podemos fazer sobre a violência policial“.

O programa conta ainda com diversas participações especiais. Entre elas, as líderes do movimento Black Lives Matter, Matter Patrisse Kahn-Cullors, Alicia Garza e Opal Tometi.

As três irão responder dúvidas das crianças e compartilhar ferramentas para que famílias tenham conversas construtivas sobre injustiça racial e inclusão.

A mensagem é também de encorajamento, para que crianças e jovens envolvam-se neste movimento. E um bom começo é prestar atenção no que está acontecendo ao seu redor.

Outras celebridades que gravaram mensagens de encorajamento foram Simone Biles, Chance the Rapper, Kevin Hart e a modelo Naomi Campbell .

“Vocês são a próxima geração. Essa próxima geração precisa ser preenchida com amor, positividade, inspiração e motivação, por causa de vocês“, afirma Kevin Hart. “Para eliminar o ódio, nós amamos.”

SERVIÇO – NICK NEWS – CRIANÇAS UNIDAS CONTRA O RACISMO

Estreia – segunda-feira, 17 de agosto, às 23h30, na Nickelodeon

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Originally published: Saturday, August 15, 2020.

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"Age of Hinobi" 👾 Glitch Techs Animatic | Nickelodeon Animation

"Age of Hinobi" 👾 Glitch Techs Animatic | Nickelodeon Animation


Throwing it back to where it all began with Miko and High Five in this side-by-side animatic from the Glitch Techs' first episode, "Age of Hinobi". 🕹

Season 2 of Glitch Techs is now streaming on Netflix! Click the following link for more info!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/07/netflix-to-release-glitch-techs-season.html

Watch lots more animatics here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/search/label/Animatics

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Clarissa Explains It All | Theme Song and Intro with Lyrics | NickRewind

Clarissa Explains It All | Theme Song and Intro with Lyrics | NickRewind


Don't ya wish Clarissa really ~could~ explain it all?

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!

Join Nickelodeon's official I Was A Nick Kid Facebook Group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IWasANickKid/

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Scene Recreation: Alaskan Bull Worm | SpongeBob

Scene Recreation: Alaskan Bull Worm | SpongeBob


Nickelodeon took this classic SpongeBob SquarePants scene and pushed it somewhere else! Featuring Tom Kenny (SpongeBob) and Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick)!

Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon!

Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!: https://spongebobmusical.blogspot.com

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is now available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch!

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

Shop SpongeBob!: https://www.spongebobshop.com - SpongeBob face masks now available, with ALL proceeds going to charity!

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'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Fans Start Petition After Creators Depart Live-Action Series

Avatar: The Last Airbender fans start a petition after the Nickelodeon show's original creators leave the upcoming live-action Netflix adaptation.


Avatar: The Last Airbender fans have launched a petition addressed to Netflix following the exit of the show's original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The Nickelodeon series follows Aang, the Avatar, as well as his friends Sokka, Katara, and Toph. It's widely believed to be one of the best animated shows of all time, though it ran for only three seasons, from 2005-2008. Its success inspired both a live-action film and a spinoff show, The Legend of Korra. However, a live-action TV show had never been attempted, at least until Netflix put one into development in 2018.

Many were particularly excited about the involvement of DiMartino and Konietzko, who were going to executive produce and run the series. However, last week, the two announced their departure from the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender show. Both explained their vision for the series wasn't supported by Netflix, with Konietzko even calling it "a negative and unsupportive environment." This has some understandably concerned about what was once an incredibly exciting project.

With this in mind, many fans have signed a Change.org petition titled "Demand Cultural Representation & Age Appropriation in Netflix's ATLA-Live Action Series." The details section of the petition explains those who sign are concerned about white actors being cast as Asian and Inuit characters. It also points out problems with the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series, including "the subtle insensitivity toward certain subjects (Lake Laogai, Tibetan genocide) and promotion of harmful stereotypes (Arab/Muslim barbarians, etc)," explaining the creators' exits could compound these issues. Additionally, the petition calls for the characters to remain the same age they are in the original series, with the actors cast reflecting that.

As of this writing, the petition has over 16,000 signatures, so it's clear some agree with the demands listed. It echoes concerns many had about the Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation, even before DiMartino and Konietzko's left the project. It's a very important show to get right, particularly with casting, as the petition notes. Though the series is by no means dead in the water, it's clear from this petition and general online reaction that Netflix will need to work hard to earn back some good will regarding the series.

Hopefully, the streamer will take its time and listen to fan concerns. Of course, it's impossible to please everyone when making a TV show, but the petition brings up many valid points. At this time, it's hard to know where the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation stands. Hopefully, the next bit of information that comes out about the series addresses some of the concerns raised in this petition.

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Streams Unaired 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Pilot on Twitch!

Original source: ScreenRant.
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'Legend of Korra' on Netflix Looks Weird Due to Frame Rate Issue

The Legend of Korra's settings on Netflix have the show playing back at the wrong frame rate, creating a "ghosting" effect throughout Season 1.


Though The Legend of Korra is now available to stream on Netflix, an issue with the show’s framerate may result in the show not looking quite as good as you remember. The animated series, a spinoff-sequel of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, was made available for streaming on August 14th, giving fans renewed interest in the world of Avatar.

Avatar: The Last Airbender has been in the news this month for several reasons. Most notable is the fact that Avatar creators and Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko recently announced that they would be leaving the production team of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of their series. In an open letter, Konietzko attributed the pair’s departure to the negative work environment at Netflix. This announcement led to questions of whether Netflix would be able to handle the world of Avatar appropriately without the creators involved.

Though it is a small technical issue, the frame rate problem with The Legend of Korra certainly doesn’t help Netflix’s case. Spencer Wan discovered the issue and outlined the details on his Twitter. Wan, who is currently working in visual development for the upcoming Spider-Verse sequel, said that the frame rate issue with The Legend of Korra was frankly painful for his “animator eyes.” In the thread, Wan explains that the first season of The Legend of Korra had a rate of 23.97 frames per second, but later seasons switched to 24 frames per second. Unfortunately, Netflix has the entire series, including Season 1 (or "Book 1"), playing back at 24 frames per second, which creates the “ghosting” effect you see below.


Oddly enough, Netflix isn’t the only streaming service that’s had trouble formatting old animation for streaming. Earlier this year, the new streaming service Disney+ had to reformat several episodes of The Simpsons that were being shown in the wrong aspect ratio. This is just another illustration of how the rapidly changing technology in animation is causing problems for platforms that want to maintain compatibility over several generations.

The good news, however, is that these issues are fixable. While it may take a bit of time and labor-intensive work on Netflix’s part, the streaming service should be able to fix this frame rate issue without too much hassle. Netflix has yet to issue any official statement on the problem; however, so it’s still unclear when viewers will get to see Legend of Korra again in all its animated glory. For anyone that doesn't want to wait, Legend of Korra is also available to stream on CBS All Access.

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Streams Unaired 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Pilot on Twitch!

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Kyrie Irving and Nike's SpongeBob SquarePants Sneaker Collection Named Best Licensed Collaboration at 2020 Licensing International Excellence Awards

NICK NEWS BRIEF: The SpongeBob SquarePants x Nike x Kyrie Irving sneaker collection won the "Best Licensed Collaboration" award at the 2020 Licensing International Excellence Awards, which were unveiled in a first-for-the-industry, live, virtual event that brought together nearly 1,000 industry executives from around the world! Additionally, Peppa Pig by Entertainment One (eOne) / Hasbro picked up the "Entertainment / Character Brand: Animated" award in the "Best Licensed Brands" category of the awards!


You can find a full list of 2020 Licensing International Excellence Awards winners here.

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Darlene Caamano, Rebecca Sugar, Julia Pott, Sofía Alexander Lead Focus On Women In Animation At Pixelatl 2020

Pixelatl Festival, the Mexico-based meet-up for Latin American and global animation, is going virtual this year, but the shift hasn’t dented the caliber of the guestlist.


The speakers are a typically diverse bunch, with a twist: this edition (September 1–5) focuses on women in the animation industry. Otherwise, there’s little to unite them — they come from both Latin America and elsewhere, creative and executive backgrounds, industry and indie. The headline guests include:

  • Darlene Caamano — svp, Nickelodeon Movies
  • Jorge Gutiérrez — creator, El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera; director, The Book of Life
  • Rebecca Sugar — creator, Steven Universe
  • Julia Pott — creator, Summer Camp Island
  • Sofía Alexander — creator, Onyx Equinox
  • Lois van Baarle — character designer and digital artist, Loish
  • Athena Portillo — vp for animation production at Lucasfilm
  • Casiopea — Mexican studio collective led by four women
  • Yingjue Chen — art director, Dreamworks Animation
  • Lorena Alvarez — Eisner-nominated comic artist from Colombia
  • Pete Michels — animation director, The Simpsons
  • Mike Hollingsworth — supervising director, Bojack Horseman

The focus on female talent extends to the rest of the program, which includes:

  • The presentation of MUMA (Women in the World of Animation, Mexico) as a chapter of WIA (Women in Animation) with Marge Dean, WIA president
  • Cartoon Network Latin America’s presentation of original IPs being developed in Mexico along with Cinema Fantasma, Axur Eneas (Mexico), Ricardo Scioville (Colombia), and Matisse Gonzalez (Bolivia)
  • Exclusive footage and the announcement of a new Cartoon Network IP being developed in Mexico
  • Presentation of pilot by Matisse Gonzalez, winner of Pixelatl’s #GirlPower pitching event (organized with Cartoon Network)
  • Laika’s 15th anniversary celebration with five department heads in individual panels with students and stop-motion-focused portfolio reviews
  • New award: Best Game of The Year for a Latin American Video Game
Christian Bermejo, the festival’s artistic director, tells Cartoon Brew that the focus on women was conscious from the start: “Even though the industry is overflowing with female talent, it is not always highlighted.” He adds that the line-up was broadly conceived before the pandemic shift, although the shift to virtual “has made it easier for people that are knee-deep into production to commit a couple of hours of their time to be part of Pixelatl.”

In a normal year, the event draws top talent from the animation, video game, vfx, and comics sectors to Cuernavaca, serving as a crucial bridge between artists from the region and overseas studios and production companies. Aside from the event proper, it also helps run the education conference La Cumbre, the Ideatoon bootcamp and pitching program, and Girl Power: Pitch Me the Future, another pitching event targeted at female creators.

This role as a nexus between Latin America and the rest of the world shapes the organizers’ choice of guests. “Pixelatl is all about connecting,” Bermejo tells Cartoon Brew. “We want to learn from different industries, territories, and profiles, and we want our guests to come and learn about Mexico and Latin America … So it is a subtle combination of attractive names to get the attention of the people, but it’s all about what they have to say and how they can connect with our Latin community.”

For more information about participating in this year’s edition, which is open to participants in any part of the world, head to the festival’s website, https://elfestival.mx/2020/en-US/landing.

Update (8/18) - Additionally, Nickelodeon Animation will host four talks and panels, from an artistic and business perspective, at Pixelatl 2020!

More Nick: Nickelodeon Launches Animation 'Intergalactic Shorts Program'!

Originally published: Saturday, August 08, 2020.
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Apple TV+ Launches ViacomCBS Video Bundle

Update (8/18) - Official Apple media release:

Apple TV+ subscribers get CBS All Access and SHOWTIME bundle at a great value

In addition to exclusive Apple Originals, Apple TV+ subscribers can enjoy two Apple TV channels for the price of one on the Apple TV app


Beginning today, Apple TV+ subscribers in the US can take advantage of a unique benefit — access to a bundle of CBS All Access and SHOWTIME for only $9.99 per month after a seven-day free trial. By subscribing through Apple TV channels, customers can watch content from all three services online and offline, ad-free and on demand, only on the Apple TV app. Through Family Sharing, up to six family members can share the subscriptions to Apple TV+, CBS All Access, and SHOWTIME using just their personal Apple ID and password.

“Apple TV+ gives you access to award-winning Apple Originals, with more high quality series and movies being added each month,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “This bundle is a big bonus for Apple TV+ subscribers, giving them the best of CBS and Showtime on the Apple TV app at a great value.”

Through this bundle, Apple TV+ subscribers can enjoy both the CBS All Access Commercial Free plan and SHOWTIME at an incredible price. CBS All Access includes ad-free, on-demand television series, movies, and children’s programming, including exclusive original series like “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” “The Good Fight,” and “The Twilight Zone”; CBS hits like “Big Brother” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”; plus an expanded library of ViacomCBS series and movies, including seasons of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Chappelle’s Show,” “The Legend of Korra,” and other favorites from BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures. CBS All Access also includes the live feed of a subscriber’s local CBS station, including major sporting events like “NFL on CBS” and more.

SHOWTIME features popular original series such as “Billions,” “The Chi,” “Black Monday,” “Homeland,” “Shameless,” “We Hunt Together,” and “Desus and Mero,” as well as “SHOWTIME Championship Boxing” and movies and documentaries like “Hustlers,” “Waves,” “Outcry,” and “The Go Go’s.”

By signing up for the bundle, Apple TV+ subscribers can enjoy the CBS All Access Commercial Free plan and SHOWTIME, including exclusive original series like “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and SHOWTIME’s “Billions,” “The Chi,” and more.

“There’s no better time to launch this special bundle,” said Marc DeBevoise, ViacomCBS’s chief digital officer and ViacomCBS Digital’s president and chief executive officer. “CBS All Access has recently expanded to now have 20,000+ episodes and movies for fans to enjoy, plus a great slate of new content from exclusive original series, like ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘The Stand,’ to new programming from CBS like ‘Big Brother,’ ‘Love Island,’ and more.”

“Showtime is pleased to be part of a package with CBS All Access offering our broad array of truly addictive series, sports, and documentaries to Apple TV+ subscribers,” said David Nevins, CBS’s chief creative officer and Showtime Networks Inc.’s chairman and chief executive officer. “It’s great to be able to reach so many viewers with an offer that delivers our premium content through the Apple TV app.”

The Apple TV app brings together all the different ways to discover and watch shows, movies, and more in one app, and is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, and Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices. The Apple TV app will launch on Sony and VIZIO smart TVs later this summer. For a limited time, customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, or iPod touch can enjoy one year of Apple TV+ for free.1

1. This special offer for one year of Apple TV+ for free is good for three months after the first activation of the eligible device. One subscription per Family Sharing group. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply; visit apple.com/promo for more information.

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Apple reportedly is teaming with ViacomCBS for the first bundle tied to Apple TV Plus, which would offer a steep discount of about 50% for customers who buy CBS All Access and Showtime together, Variety reports.

Per a Bloomberg report, subscribers to Apple TV Plus (which costs $4.99) will be able to get both CBS All Access and Showtime streaming services for an additional $9.99 per month. That’s a bit less than half the price of subscribing to CBS All Access ($9.99 per month with no ads) and Showtime ($10.99 monthly) separately.

Apple and ViacomCBS reps declined to comment.

ViacomCBS stock closed up 1.7% Thursday, to $26.69 per share. Despite renewed speculation about what chairman Shari Redstone’s next move might be on the M&A front, the stock has not had a major move since the news of Sumner Redstone’s death on Aug. 12. The partnership with Apple is sure to be scrutinized by close observers of both companies.

The new bundle deal from Apple TV Plus with CBS All Access and Showtime could be introduced as soon as next Monday, Aug. 17, per Bloomberg.

At such a significant discount, ViacomCBS could see a significant uptake in streaming subscribers. The media conglomerate is planning to rebrand CBS All Access in early 2021, after adding big new tranche of content from ViacomCBS cable networks.

As of the end of the second quarter of 2020, CBS All Access and Showtime had a combined 16.2 million customers, up 20% from the prior quarter.

In reporting Q2 earnings, ViacomCBS detailed plans for a global streaming service. Set for an early 2021 launch, that would be geared around output deals with Showtime and CBS All Access along with a “super-sized” selection of content from brands including Nickelodeon, CBS, MTV, Comedy Central and some first-run Paramount films. Most recently, ViacomCBS announced that Nickelodeon's Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run will join the service during early 2021.

ViacomCBS already distributes both CBS All Access and Showtime through the Apple TV app’s channels feature that provides integrated access to third-party subscription programming (along with other services, although HBO recently dropped out of the lineup with the launch of HBO Max).

However, the bundled discount of CBS All Access and Showtime via Apple TV Plus — which so far includes only Apple original series and movies — is designed to boost buy-through of both Apple’s subscription service as well as ViacomCBS’s. The model would be similar to Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, which lets customers who pay for Prime subscribe to streaming services (including CBS All Access and Showtime) in an integrated interface.

According to an earlier report by Bloomberg, Apple is prepping a series of new discounted services bundles, with Apple TV Plus and Apple Music in the baseline tier. Those could launch as soon as October along with new iPhones and the launch of iOS 14, per the report.

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Originally published: Friday, August 14, 2020.
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Nickelodeon UK to Premiere 'The Substitute' on Friday 4th September 2020

Nickelodeon's hit prank show The Substitute is coming to Nickelodeon UK & Ireland!


From the producers of Undercover Boss, the series sees celebrities, including Jace Norman, JoJo Siwa, Ne-Yo, Lilly Singh and John Cena transformed by a team of special effects artists to go undercover as substitute teachers, surprising classes of unsuspecting students.

The Substitute will premiere on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland on Friday 4th September 2020 at 4:30pm. Each episode will encore the same evening at 9:30pm.

The premiere episode guest stars Jace Norman (Henry Danger) as he goes undercover at Luther Burbank Middle School to prank students in a variety of subjects ranging from gym to science.

Using full prosthetics and a fool-proof costume, a team of special effects artists transform Norman into a completely unrecognisable substitute teacher who is ready to give his students an unforgettable surprise. During the reveal, a $25,000 donation is made to the school.


The Substitute is produced by Industrial Media’s The Intellectual Property Corporation, and Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman (Undercover Boss), with Mike Harney serving as showrunner. Production of The Substitute for Nickelodeon is overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.

Guest starring on The Substitute season one will be: Jace Norman, Lilly Singh, John Cena, Ne-Yo, JoJo Siwa, Rico & Raini Rodriguez, Asher Angel, Shaun White, Cooper Barnes, The Bella Twins, Kel Mitchell, and Johnny Orlando.

Fans can head to nick.co.uk/substitute to find out more about the show.

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Originally published: Saturday, August 15, 2020.
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