Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Walter Crommelin Reprises Role of Victor From Dutch Version of 'House of Anubis' to Remind Residents to Follow the Curfew

Due to the on-going COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Netherlands has implemented a curfew, in which residents are not permitted to leave their homes between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am.


To encourage everyone to follow the rule, Dutch actor Walter Crommelin reprised one of his most beloved roles, that of grumpy caretaker Victor Emanuel Rodenmaar from Het Huis Anubis - the original Dutch-Belgium series on which Nickelodeon's global hit House of Anubis is based on!

The now 72-year-old actor released the PSA video, in which he reminds viewers of the well-known rule that he had for the residents of Anubis House, in which students were not allowed to leave their rooms at night.

"It's nine o'clock, we all know what that means," he says - in Dutch - with a knowing look.

The rule was translated into the English-language/global version of House of Anubis, in which Victor Rodenmaar Jr. (played by Francis Magee) wanted the boarding house so quiet that he could hear a pin drop.


Het Huis Anubis is currently available to stream on Videoland! SIBUNA!

From TAGMAG:

Victor van Het Huis Anubis heeft een belangrijke mededeling over de avondklok

Wie kent Victor van Het Huis Anubis nog?

Walter Crommelin, de acteur die jarenlang gestalte gaf aan het personage in de populaire Nickelodeon-serie, is zijn rol nog lang niet vergeten. Op zondag plaatste de inmiddels 72-jarige acteur een filmpje op zijn Instagram waarin hij wel een heel opvallende (of beter gezegd: herkenbare) boodschap heeft voor zijn Nederlandse volgers.

Zoals je al wel weet werd afgelopen zaterdag in Nederland een nieuwe maatregel ingevoerd om de verspreiding van het coronavirus tegen te gaan. In België moeten al een tijdje met deze regel leven, maar in Nederland was er tot nu toe nog geen sprake van een avondklok. Voor Nederlandse inwoners geldt de regel dat ze niet meer op straat mogen komen tussen 9 uur 's avonds en vijf uur 's morgens. Gaat er al een belletje rinkelen?

De avondklok doet ons natuurlijk denken aan een bekende huisregel die Victor hanteerde voor de bewoners van Het Huis Anubis. Fans zullen zich het nog goed herinneren: na tien uur 's avonds was het verboden voor de Anubis bewoners om hun kamers te verlaten. De acteur vond er dan ook niks beters op dan in de huidige coronatijden aan te kondigen dat de klok nu een uurtje is teruggezet. "Het is negen uur, we weten allemaal wat dat betekent," zegt hij met een beduidende blik. Lachen!

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Additional source: House of Anubis Wiki.

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Nickelodeon International Launches Nick Jr. en Español YouTube Channel (LatAm Spanish Version)

Below is Nickelodeon Latin America's (Latinoamérica) official press release announcing the launch of Nickelodeon International's new YouTube Channel, Nick Jr. en Español. The following press release is presented in Latin American Spanish. An English version of the announcement can be found here.



Nickelodeon lanza nuevo canal de YouTube: Nick Jr. en Español
  
El primer canal en español en YouTube de la marca presenta contenido de Nick Jr., así como personajes que incluyen a PAW Patrol, Blaze y más.

Nickelodeon Internacional anunció hoy el lanzamiento del nuevo canal de YouTube, Nick Jr. en Español. El canal, que ya está disponible, presenta contenido adaptado a audiencias globales de habla hispana e incluye contenido tanto en español latino como en español castellano.

Nick Jr. en Español presenta contenido en formato corto basado en las propiedades y los personajes más queridos de Nick Jr. como PAW Patrol, Blaze y los Monster Machines, Top Wing, Dora y sus Amigos, Rusty Rivets y muchos más.

“Estamos muy emocionados de llevar nuestro contenido icónico de Nickelodeon a audiencias globales de habla hispana en todo el mundo con el lanzamiento de nuestro nuevo canal de YouTube, Nick Jr. en Español”, comentó Kate Sils, vicepresidenta digital y multiplataforma de ViacomCBS Networks International. «Nickelodeon está comprometido con estar donde sea que estén los niños, y el lanzamiento de este canal es una extensión de nuestro compromiso de encontrar nuevas formas de conectar a las audiencias con nuestra marca y nuestros personajes».

El lanzamiento de Nick Jr. en Español sigue el éxito de Nick Jr. Em Português, el canal de YouTube en portugués exclusivo de la marca, que se lanzó en octubre de 2020 y ha recibido 60,5 millones de Video Views y 360,5 millones de Minutes Watched hasta la fecha. *
 
* Rango de fechas: 14 de octubre de 2020 – 12 de enero de 2021

Para obtener más información sobre los programas de Nickelodeon, visita www.nickelodenla.com y sigue a @nickelodeonla en sus redes sociales.
 
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From TVNIÑOS:

Nickelodeon International lanza Nick Jr. en Español en YouTube

La empresa señaló que ha lanzado el nuevo canal en YouTube, Nick Jr. en Español, que cuenta con contenido de formato corto proveniente de reconocidas propiedades como Top Wing, Dora and Friends y PAW Patrol, entre otras.

“Estamos muy emocionados de llevar nuestro contenido icónico de Nickelodeon a audiencias globales de habla hispana en todo el mundo con el lanzamiento de nuestro nuevo canal de YouTube, Nick Jr. en Español”, dijo Kate Sils, VP digital y multiplataforma de ViacomCBS Networks International. “Nickelodeon está comprometida con estar en cualquier lugar donde estén los niños, y el lanzamiento de este canal es una extensión de nuestro compromiso para encontrar nuevas formas de conectar a las audiencias con nuestra marca y personajes”.

El lanzamiento de Nick Jr. en Español llega tras el éxito de Nick Jr. em Português, que debutó en octubre de 2020 y ha recibido 60,5 millones de visualizaciones de video y 360,5 millones de minutos vistos a la fecha.

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Nickelodeon internacional lanza el canal de youtube de Nick. JR en español

El primer canal en español de la marca presenta contenido en formato corto de Nick Jr., así como propiedades y personajes que incluyen a PAW Patrol, Blaze y los Monster Machines, Dora y sus Amigos y muchos más

COLOMBIA (enero 26 de 2021).     Nickelodeon Internacional anunció hoy el lanzamiento del nuevo canal de YouTube, Nick Jr. en Español. El canal, que ya está disponible, presenta contenido adaptado a audiencias globales de habla hispana e incluye contenido tanto en español latino como en español castellano.

Nick Jr. en Español presenta contenido en formato corto basado en las propiedades y los personajes más queridos de Nick Jr. como PAW Patrol, Blaze y los Monster Machines, Top Wing, Dora y sus Amigos, Rusty Rivets y muchos más.

“Estamos muy emocionados de llevar nuestro contenido icónico de Nickelodeon a audiencias globales de habla hispana en todo el mundo con el lanzamiento de nuestro nuevo canal de YouTube, Nick Jr. en Español”, comentó Kate Sils, vicepresidenta digital y multiplataforma de ViacomCBS Networks International. “Nickelodeon está comprometido con estar donde sea que estén los niños, y el lanzamiento de este canal es una extensión de nuestro compromiso de encontrar nuevas formas de conectar a las audiencias con nuestra marca y nuestros personajes“.

El lanzamiento de Nick Jr. en Español sigue el éxito de Nick Jr. Em Português, el canal de YouTube en portugués exclusivo de la marca, que se lanzó en octubre de 2020 y ha recibido 60,5 millones de Video Views y 360,5 millones de Minutes Watched hasta la fecha. *

* Rango de fechas: 14 de octubre de 2020 – 12 de enero de 2021

Para obtener más información sobre los programas de Nickelodeon, visita www.nickelodenla.com y sigue a @nickelodeonla en sus redes sociales.

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Sobre Nickelodeon Internacional Nickelodeon, ahora en su año 41, es la marca de entretenimiento número uno para niños. Ha construido un negocio global y diverso al poner a los niños en primer lugar en todo lo que hace. La marca incluye programación y producción de televisión en los Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo, además de productos de consumo, experiencias digitales, publishing y largometrajes. Nickelodeon es una de las marcas de entretenimiento multimedia para niños y familias más reconocidas a nivel mundial, disponible en casi 400 millones de hogares en más de 170 países y territorios, a través de más de 80 canales programados localmente y bloques de marca. Fuera de los Estados Unidos, Nickelodeon es parte de ViacomCBS Networks International, una división de ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC). Para obtener más información o material gráfico, visite http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon y todos los títulos, personajes y logotipos relacionados son marcas comerciales de ViacomCBS Inc.

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Originally published: Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Additional source: Mexicomex.

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Carmel, In. Man Hosts Nickelodeon's New Show, 'Noggin Knows' | FOX59 News

Carmel man hosts new children's show | FOX59 News


If you've got preschoolers at home you may have seen the new show Noggin Knows on Nickelodeon's interactive learning channel app, Noggin. What you might not know is the host of the show is Carmel, Indiana resident Emmanuel Carter. The actor plays the fun-loving teacher who uses dancing and singing to get kids up and moving. FOX59 talks to him and learn how did he get the gig.

For more information on the show, head to Noggin’s website, noggin.com.


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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | Nickelodeon
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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Nickelodeon to Premiere 'Unleashed' in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on Saturday 6th February 2021

CALLING ALL PETS!

COMEDIAN GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS TO HOST NICKELODEON’S UNLEASHED,
ALL-NEW COMEDIC PET TALENT COMPETITION SERIES
PREMIERES THIS FEBRUARY ON NICKELODEON GSA

Judges Peyton List, Preacher Lawson and Utkarsh Ambudkar to Decide
Which Acts are the Most Entertaining Pets Around


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From the backyard to the big stage, the search is on for America’s most entertaining pets in Nickelodeon’s all-new comedic competition show, Unleashed (10 episodes).  Hosted by superstar comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, the series brings the most impressive animal acts together to compete on stage in front of a jury comprised of kids and celebrity judges Peyton List (Cobra Kai), Preacher Lawson (America’s Got Talent, Connecting) and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Brittany Runs a Marathon, Free Guy) for the title of “Most Entertaining Pet” of the night.  Unleashed , locally titled Losgeleint, will premiere on Nickelodeon on Saturday 6th February 2021 at 19:40 Uhr in Germany and at 19:45 in Austria (Österreich) and Switzerland (Schweiz). Following launch, new episodes will continue to air weekends at 19:40 Uhr in Deutschland and 19:45 Uhr in Österreich and Schweiz.

Said Iglesias, “We have a squirrel that can water ski, enough said! You have to watch Nickelodeon’s Unleashed!”


Each episode of Unleashed will feature three animal-loving pet owners and their loyal companions as they take the stage to showcase their pet’s extraordinary talents.  From jaw-dropping tricks to hilarious skills, the pet contestants demonstrate their unique abilities… but anything can happen once the cameras start rolling.  Acts throughout the season include a water-skiing squirrel, a cheerleading goat, a hedgehog with a knack for agility tricks and a soccer-playing horse.  As each act performs, the celebrity judges and kid jury give their reactions before voting to crown the “Most Entertaining Pet” of the night.

Iglesias is no stranger to Nickelodeon, having appeared in season 6 of Nickelodeon's hit sketch comedy series All That in 2000.

Fans can visit nick.de to find out more about their favourite Nickelodeon shows and watch video clips, including full-length episodes dubbed in German (Deutsch).

Fans can also Like the official Nickelodeon Facebook pages (DE | CH) and Instagram (DE) page and subscribe to Nickelodeon Deutschland's official YouTube channel for the latest Nickelodeon news and highlights.


Unleashed is produced by Fremantle (America’s Got Talent, American Idol, Celebrity Family Feud, Double Dare), with Jayson Dinsmore and Joni Day serving as executive producers.  Nikki Varhely-Gillingham (The Masked Singer) serves as executive producer and showrunner, with Nickelodeon’s Vice President of Unscripted Content Mandel Ilagan also serving as executive producer.  The series is directed by Ivan Dudynsky (The Voice, Hollywood Game Night).  Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.

Unleashed made its world premiere on Nickelodeon USA on Thursday, October 22.

About Fremantle

Fremantle is one of the largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of scripted and unscripted content in the world. From the Got Talent and Idol franchises to “My Brilliant Friend,” “Family Feud,”, “The Young Pope,” “American Gods,” “The Price is Right,” “Neighbours,” “The X Factor” and “Deutschland 83” - Fremantle is behind the world’s most-loved and most-watched shows.

Fremantle has an outstanding international network of production teams, companies and labels in over 30 countries - the Fremantle family includes UFA (Germany), Wildside (Italy), Abot Hameiri (Israel), Miso Film (Denmark, Sweden and Norway), Blue Circle (Netherlands), Original Productions (USA) and Easy Tiger (Australia) to name a few.

Fremantle produces in excess of 12,000 hours of original programming, rolls out more than 70 formats and airs 400 programs a year worldwide. Fremantle also distributes over 20,000 hours of content in more than 200 territories.

As a world leader in digital and branded entertainment, Fremantle has more than 370 million subscribers across 1,500 social channels and over 100 billion views across all platforms - and is the creator of Facebook’s most viewed video of all time, “The Sacred Riana.”

For more information, visit www.fremantle.com, follow @FremantleUS or visit its Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 41st year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).
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🔴 LIVE: Side Hustle Full Episode: "Friendiversary" | Nickelodeon

🔴 LIVE: Side Hustle Full Episode: "Friendiversary" | Nickelodeon


Nickelodeon are live streaming the full episode "Friendiversary" from their new sitcom Side Hustle starring Jayden Bartels and Jules LeBlanc! Lex and Presley gear up to celebrate their friendiversary, but of course nothing can ever go according to plan with them!

Catch new episodes of Side Hustle on Nick!


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Michael D. Cohen and Nickelodeon Are Looking for Trans and/or Non-Binary Kids Who Are Looking to Get Into Acting

Do you know any trans and/or non-binary kids that are looking to get into acting? Danger Force’s Michael D. Cohen and Nickelodeon are here to support you! Take Michael's Trans Youth Acting Challenge at www.transyouthacting.com, plus check out audition submission tips and guidelines! Submit your casting entry by Wednesday, December 23, 2020!

Michael D. Cohen's Trans Youth Acting Challenge!



Michael D. Cohen has issues an acting challenge for members of the transgender youth community and the prizes are amazing! Make sure to check out the website below to learn the rules of the contest.

https://www.transyouthacting.com

Trans Youth Initiatives with Indya Moore, Chase Strangio, Michael D. Cohen and Danielle Pretsfelder


Indya Moore, Chase Strangio, Danielle Pretsfelder and Michael D. Cohen talk about their initiatives to help trans youth.  Trans Santa and the Trans Youth Acting Challenge www.transyouthacting.com

Michael D Cohen on etalk on CTV discussing the #TransYouthActingChallenge


The Trans Youth Acting Challenge is an initiative in partnership with @nickelodeon to support #trans and #non-binary youth who want to pursue acting.

Nickelodeon casting team & Michael D. Cohen Casting Q&A Webinar -Trans Youth Acting Challenge


As part of the Trans Youth Acting Challenge, kids who submitted (and their families) were invited to a webinar to ask whatever questions were on their minds regarding acting, casting, being on Nickelodeon shows, etc. The webinar was co-sponsored by the Casting Society of America (CSA) and moderated by Michael D. Cohen.

Nickelodeon casting team: 
Julie Rose - VP of Casting
Danielle Pretsfelder - Director of Casting
Lindsay Fuerst - Senior Manager of Casting
Beth Benge - Senior Coordinator of Casting
Sam Steele - Coordinator of Casting

Real Michael's story here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/05/henry-danger-actor-michael-d-cohen-has.html

Noah Beck Tries Makeup with Best Friend James Charles | AwesomenessTV

Noah Beck Tries Makeup with Best Friend James Charles | AwesomenessTV


Welcome to NOAH BECK TRIES THINGS, the show where NOAH BECK enlists his influencer friends to teach him various new skills like Makeup, Dancing, and Cooking to name a few. Join Noah in this premiere episode as he’s joined by makeup guru and good friend JAMES CHARLES, who teaches him the basics of becoming a good makeup artist. The twist comes when Noah must try his newfound skills ON JAMES’S FACE!!! Will Noah become a professional makeup artist in the making?!! Will Noah ruin James’s face?!! Will James give Noah a passing grade?!! Watch and find out on Season 1 of Noah Beck Tries Things exclusively on AwesomenessTV!

Noah Beck gives James Charles a MAKEOVER | AwesomenessTV #Shorts


How well can Noah Beck do James Charles' makeup??? Find out in this short clip from Episode 1 of Noah Beck Tries Things!

All Awesomeness shows are made following strict Covid safety rules in accordance with federal, state, and/or local guidelines.

AND catch the FINAL episode of AwesomenessTV's Next Influencer this Sunday at 7am PT!  

AwesomenessTV’s Next Influencer Ep. 10 w/ Alex Warren - The WINNER of the TIKTOK Creator Mansion - http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2021/01/awesomenesstvs-next-influencer-ep-10-w.html

Noah Beck sets out to learn new skills that his influencer friends teach him while grading his performance at the end of every episode.

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Noah Beck (@NoahBeck) 
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Executive Producer: Noah Beck 
Producer / Director: Christopher Babers   
Associate Producer / Writer: Marta Palley  
Head Writer: Nick Haddad 
Director of Photography: Sevdije Kastrati 
Editor: Jason Chen 
Co-Director – Vinny Mui
Production Designer – Marian Nusser

Special Thanks to BellaBar in Orange County: https://www.bellabarbeauty.com

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Welcome to AwesomenessTV, the destination for Gen Z reality TV shows with your favorite TikTok and digital influencers. Featuring Brent and Lexi Rivera, Nate Wyatt, The Merrell Twins, Noah Beck, Larray, Alex Warren and more, see them in ways you’ve never seen them before! Like in Twin My Heart, a dating show where the Merrell Twins help their closest friends find love. And AwesomenessTV’s Next Influencer, a reality competition show where up-and-coming TikTokers compete at the chance of becoming the next big ATV star. Also, our My Dream Quinceañera channel gives you a real look at planning the Quince of your dreams with rising LatinX influencers! Here you can feel free to express yourself, have fun and get real with us. And we’ll gossip with you daily on The Daily Report 😉. New shows everyday to have an awesome day!

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Originally published: Friday, January 22, 2021.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Monday, January 25, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Monday, January 25, 2021 | Nickelodeon
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 Unveils First Look at CG-Animated 'Rugrats' and 'Big Nate'!
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Nickelodeon to Premiere New 'The Casagrandes' Episode 'Guilt Trip/Short Cut' on Friday, January 29

Nickelodeon will premiere the brand new The Casagrandes episode "Guilt Trip/Short Cut" on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT!


In "Guilt Trip," Ronnie Anne and her primos try to win a trip around the world for Maria. Then later, in "Short Cut," when Carlota fails at hair cutting, she trains with CJ, the master barber. (#203)

"Guilt Trip" sneak peek:


"Short Cut" sneak peek:


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Originally published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

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Defeat the Dark | 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows' Promo | Nickelodeon

Only together can we defeat the dark! Nickelodeon has unveiled their latest promo for Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows, premiering Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon!


Produced by ACE Entertainment, Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows is a six-part limited series based on the beloved horror anthology series based on the '90s kids' cult classic. The miniseries will premiere on Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, with new episodes airing every Friday night.


Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows follows an all-new Midnight Society group of kids who learn of the terrifying curse cast over their small seaside town, and are haunted by a mysterious creature known as the Shadowman. In the just-released trailer, viewers are introduced to the new Midnight Society members and get a glimpse at the horrors that await them in the shadows.


The new members of the Midnight Society are: Luke, played by Bryce Gheisar (The Astronauts, Wonder); Jai, played by Arjun Athalye; Hanna, played by Beatrice Kitsos (Child's Play, iZombie); Gabby, played by Malia Baker (The Baby-Sitters Club); Seth, played by Dominic Mariche (The Christmas Yule Blog, A Gift to Cherish); and Connor, played by Parker Queenan (Party of Five, Andi Mack).

Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows is produced by ACE Entertainment (To All The Boys I've Loved Before, The Perfect Date) with ACE founder Matt Kaplan and Spencer Berman serving as executive producers and Paul Kim as co-executive producer. Jeff Wadlow (Fantasy Island, Truth or Dare) serves as executive producer and the primary director for the series. JT Billings (Beware That Girl, Charming) serves as showrunner and executive producer.

Production of Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows for Nickelodeon is overseen by Shauna Phelan, Senior Vice President, Live-Action Scripted Content; and Zack Olin, Senior Vice President, Live Action. Brian Banks serves as Nickelodeon's Executive in Charge of Production for the series.

One of the Nickelodeon's most iconic series from the '90s, the original Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid's perspective. Are You Afraid of the Dark? is owned by DHX and was created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel, who are also executive producers on the project.



Originally published: Sunday, January 24, 2021.

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Wear a Mask to Keep Cosy This Winter | PSA | Nickelodeon

Are your nose and mouth feeling a little chilly this winter? If you're having issues with the pesky wind chill, try wearing a facemask! Not only do face coverings stop the cold, but they also help to stop the spread of viruses, including COVID-19! Let's all do our part this winter and keep it toasty.


There are many Nickelodeon face masks available, including at https://www.spongebobshop.com/collections/face-masks, with a portion of proceeds going to charity! Win-win!


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JoJo Siwa Allegedly Swatted by the Paparazzi After Coming Out as Part of the LGBTQ+ Community

It’s been quite the weekend for 17-year-old YouTube megastar JoJo Siwa.


After first hinting and then explicitly coming out as gay in several social media posts — a courageous act carrying enormous cultural importance given her young following as a Nickelodeon icon — Siwa was reportedly swatted at her Los Angeles home over the weekend.

Swatting refers to a prank call to emergency services about a falsely dire situation, resulting in the arrival of a large number of officers to a particular address. It’s a potentially fatal prank that has been pulled by digital creators in the past, with Call Of Duty gamer Tyler Barriss currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for a swatting prank that resulted in a man’s death at the hands of police.

In a saved live stream clip on her videographer’s Instagram account, below, per BuzzFeed, Siwa explained that roughly 50 police officers arrived at her house on Sunday, whereupon Siwa and crew exited the residence with their hands up. Police explained that someone had called claiming an unknown dangerous situation at the home, and then, all of a sudden, paparazzi arrived from around the corner and began snapping photos, Siwa said.

“I feel bad because there was about 50 police at our house, and those police could’ve had a much better time spent somewhere else actually helping somebody, instead of dealing with a fake claim from paparazzi,” Siwa said.

Siwa first began coming out last week, when she shared a TikTok video of herself dancing to Lady Gaga’s gay anthem “Born This Way,” with rainbows on her sweatshirt and in her signature hair bow. She then tweeted on Friday that her cousin had gotten her a shirt reading "Best. Gay. Cousin. Ever." The next day, Siwa took to Instagram to thank fans for their support. In response to questions about how she identifies, Siwa declined to specify, stating that she was a member of the LGBTQ+ community and still discovering herself.

Thankfully, the majority of Siwa's fans have been showering JoJo with love and praise following her announcement.



More Nick: Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour to Resume Touring During Summer 2021!

Originally published: Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Source: Tubefilter.

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James Corden Once Appeared on Nickelodeon UK's 'Renford Rejects'

When we see or hear James Corden's name, we think of the British actor and comedian's hit comedy Gavin & Stacy or his current hit, The Late Late Show. But did you know that he got his start on Nickelodeon?


Yep! One of Corden's earliest roles (his third credited role to be exact, according to the IMDb) was on Nickelodeon UK's hit football (soccer) themed comedy, Renford Rejects, which followed the lives of a group of teenagers who failed to get into their school football team, so they started their own five-a-side.

Corden only appeared in one episode, "Don Bruno", the second episode from the show's first series (or season) in 1998. In the episode, he portrays "Razor 1", one of the players in the Rejects' arch-rival team, the Razors.

Corden's character was a bit of a bully, who threatens faux-Italian Bruno di Gradi (aka Barry Grade, played by Grange Hill's Paul Parris). Momma mia!

Although Renford Rejects was a Nick UK show, the first season did air internationally, including on Nickelodeon Games & Sports (Nick GAS) and Nickelodeon Australia.

You can check out a young Corden in Renford Rejects below. Corden first appears around the 35 second mark!:


Unfortunately, Renford Rejects is currently off-air, and is not currently available on DVD or streaming services. Hopefully if Paramount+ comes to the U.K., we may see the Rejects again - and who knows, maybe a Renford Rejects reboot?

You can find out more about Renford Rejects here!

More Nick: Renford Reject Martin Delaney Shares His Advise on How Parents Can Best Support Their Children Who Want to Work in the Arts!

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Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ Marketing Provider Announces Leadership Promotions

Premier Worldwide Marketing, the sales and marketing provider for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, has announced several promotions to its executive leadership team as it embarks on an ambitious growth trajectory, including at least five hotel openings in 2021. Elizabeth Fettes has been named chief marketing and sales officer and Marilyn Cairo and Rienk De Jong have both been named vice presidents of sales and marketing.


Following three years leading Karisma’s marketing efforts, in her new role as chief marketing and sales officer, Fettes will drive the company forward as it debuts major brands and new properties across the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts and Margaritaville Island Reserve brands. She will remain dedicated to developing solutions, driving results, increasing collaborations and streamlining communications to enhance brand performance across the portfolio, according to Premier Worldwide Marketing. Prior to joining Premier in 2018, Fettes oversaw the strategy and execution of the cruise experience across multiple channels and key audience segments for both Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group with responsibility for building brand awareness and driving conversions globally.

As vice president of sales and marketing, Cairo will lead the division centered on properties including the El Dorado Spa Resorts, Generations Riviera Maya, Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya, which is slated to open in June 2021. She joined the company in September 2017 as senior director of retail sales for North America and demonstrated an ability to deliver results through accountability and strategic platforms, which she will continue to leverage for retails, weddings, groups and more. Cairo’s travel industry career spans over 28 years. 

As vice president of sales and marketing, De Jong will lead the portfolio of brands including Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, Azul Beach Resorts and Margaritaville Island Reserve. With a tenure of 20 years, De Jong has risen through the ranks after joining the organization as director of sales and marketing for El Dorado Spa Resorts and is credited with bringing the “gourmet-inclusive” concept to the market. De Jong will continue to leverage partner connections and strategic initiatives for the organization as a whole. 

Both VPs will provide a strong strategic direction for Premier Worldwide Marketing, focusing on global sales strategy, marketing execution, hotel portfolio sales, owner relations, openings and broad revenue maximization strategies. 

Karisma Hotels & Resorts has a pipeline of Mexico and Caribbean openings slated this year, including the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya in June 2021 and Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana and Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya later in the year.


Premier Worldwide Marketing strengthens executive leadership team for Karisma Hotels & Resorts

Industry veterans to lead Karisma through historic expansion in 2021.

MIAMI – Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive sales and marketing provider for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, announce the following promotions of its executive leadership team as it embarks on an ambitious growth trajectory, including at least five hotel openings in 2021. Elizabeth Fettes has been named Chief Marketing & Sales Officer for Premier Worldwide Marketing, and Marilyn Cairo and Rienk de Jong have both been named Vice Presidents of Sales & Marketing for the organization.

Following three years leading Karisma’s marketing efforts, in her new role as Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Fettes will drive the company forward during its year of dynamic growth with major brand launches and new properties opening across the Margaritaville Island Reserve and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts brands. She will remain dedicated to developing tactical solutions, driving results, increasing collaborations, and streamlining communications to enhance brand performance across the portfolio. A seasoned leader in the luxury service industry, Fettes brings a wealth of experience in turnkey and innovative marketing solutions to a coveted global portfolio of hotels and resorts ranging in size from 72 suites to 650+ rooms that serve multiple consumers from families to adults-only to establish unique brand positioning and differentiators. Prior to joining Premier Worldwide Marketing in 2018, she oversaw the strategy and execution of the cruise experience across multiple channels and key audience segments for both Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group with responsibility for building brand awareness and driving conversions globally.

As Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Marilyn Cairo will lead the division centered on properties including the El Dorado Spa Resorts, Generations Riviera Maya, Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya, which is slated to open later this year. She joined the company in September 2017 as Senior Director of Retail Sales for North America and quickly demonstrated an ability to deliver results through accountability and strategic platforms, which she will continue to leverage for retails, weddings, groups and more. Cairo’s passion for the travel industry spans a career of over 28 years. 

As Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Rienk De Jong will lead the portfolio of brands including Azul Beach Resorts, Margaritaville Island Reserve, and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana. With a dedicated tenure of 20 years, De Jong has risen through the ranks after joining the organization as Director of Sales and Marketing for the El Dorado Spa Hotels & Resorts and is credited with bringing the now-famous gourmet-inclusive concept to the market. De Jong will continue to leverage partner connections and strategic initiatives for the organization as a whole.

Both Vice Presidents will provide a strong strategic direction for Premier Worldwide Marketing, focusing on global sales strategy, marketing execution, hotel portfolio sales, owner relations, openings, and broad revenue maximization strategies.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the travel industry, has a robust pipeline of Mexico and Caribbean openings slated this year, including the launch of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya in June 2021 and Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana and Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya opening later in the year.

“We are extremely proud of the work our executive team continues to deliver through some of the hardest times our industry has endured,” said Elizabeth Fettes, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer for Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive marketing and sales provider for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “I am grateful for the tireless contributions Marilyn and Rienk have made and will continue to contribute to cultivating our dynamic portfolio of luxury properties. We have a big year ahead of us and these promotions set us up for ultimate success.”

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Original source: Travel Agent Central.

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Nickelodeon's Noggin Finds its Place Amid Crowded Streaming Landscape

As the streaming landscape gets more crowded, the edutainment SVOD needs to stand out...not just against the competition, but against its parent company, too.


As ViacomCBS consolidates its streaming businesses, Noggin, Nickelodeon’s standalone edutainment SVOD service for preschoolers is carving out a place for itself as a complementary experience that blends tech and content to give its youngest viewers a unique way to connect with popular brands.

Following the ViacomCBS merger in 2019, the conglom has been concentrating its streaming efforts around Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access), adding the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. libraries to the platform, and shuttering smaller streamer MTV Hits.

With Paramount+ set to launch later this year, other niche direct-to-consumer platforms—including NickHits and Comedy Central Now—may also be on the chopping block.

But Kristen Kane, Executive Vice President (EVP) of Noggin, isn’t worried. She’s confident that the preschool SVOD’s future is secure because it offers a lot to families as a separate product, including interactive content and a kid-friendly, walled-garden experience, which could be lost if it was integrated into Paramount+. She says Noggin’s long-term goal is to be supportive of the broader SVOD, offering educational content that leverages Nickelodeon’s popular brands.

It won’t be an easy task. Not only is Noggin competing in the wider universe of edutainment streamers, it also straddles the SVOD and interactive service worlds, and must meet the needs of families for both an entertainment and learning platform. Balancing those two focuses can be a challenge, as reflected by Noggin’s growth, which has been slow compared to some other family-friendly SVODs. As of Q2 2019, the app (which launched in 2015) had reached 2.5 million subscribers globally. Within the larger kids streaming world, popular brands like PAW Patrol and Dora the Explorer set it apart from competitors, like education-focused preschool SVOD Hopster (500,000 subscribers as of August 2020).

But within the ViacomCBS ecosystem, it hasn’t been able to reach the audience size of its sister services, like general entertainment AVOD Pluto TV (26.5 million subscribers as of last August). To help it compete, Noggin has a three-pronged strategy. It will focus on rapidly growing its slate of new shows, including Noggin Knows and Kinderwood, as well as Nickelodeon content and acquisitions; lean on Nick’s well-known characters with new videos that tackle trending topics like mindfulness; and partner with other organizations to draw in a larger co-viewing audience.

But it’s tech that differentiates Noggin from other streamers, and the long-term goal is to integrate more interactivity into the content to make it more engaging, Kane says. She has plans to build out even more ways for children to engage with the app (which already lets kids touch, speak and play along with videos), moving the interactivity beyond just mobile devices and onto every screen. Kane also sees  potential in features like voice-enabled functionality, natural language processing and adaptive learning tech so the SVOD can enhance its educational value and better personalize its learning offerings for kids.

“We’ve seen substantial growth in our subscriber base, our engagement levels have doubled during the pandemic, and that has remained steady,” Kane told Kidscreen. “We plan to innovate by integrating our content and tech together to deepen kids’ relationships with these characters, and leverage that for their learning.”

The future of Noggin seems safe for now. Marc DeBevoise, ViacomCBS' former Chief Digital Officer and former President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ViacomCBS Digital revealed last November that ViacomCBS plans to keep Noggin operational due to its interactive elements.


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