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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Grammy Award-Winning Global Superstar Justin Bieber Tapped as Headline Performer for 'Kids’ Choice Awards 2021'

GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING GLOBAL SUPERSTAR JUSTIN BIEBER SET AS HEADLINE PERFORMER

AT NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2021

Show Host Kenan Thompson Kicks Off First-Ever KCA Blimp World Tour

on Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Feb. 17, 2021—Grammy® Award-winning global superstar Justin Bieber has been tapped as the headline performer for this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. A celebration of fan-favorite stars across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more, Bieber will hit the “KCA” main stage for epic, show-stopping performances of his chart-topping hits “Intentions,” joined by Quavo, and his latest single “Anyone.”

Hosted by actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live legend Kenan Thompson (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, Kenan), Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 will air live on Saturday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT), as Nickelodeon’s Orange Blimp takes fans on a virtual ride around the world and beyond. The show will also be simulcast live across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons and the Nick Jr. channel.

“The Kids’ Choice Awards was my first awards show and returning to share my new music is a full-circle moment,” said Bieber. “Although the show may look different this year, the KCA’s are always a ton of fun and there will definitely be no shortage of slime!”

With over a dozen Kids’ Choice Awards wins, Bieber leads the pack with five nominations this year: three in the category of “Favorite Music Collaboration” for his songs “Holy” featuring Chance the Rapper, “Lonely” with benny blanco, and “Stuck with U” with Ariana Grande; one for “Favorite Song” for “Yummy;” and one for “Favorite Male Artist.”

After closing out 2020 with three smash singles—“Holy” with Chance the Rapper, “Lonely” with benny blanco, and “Monster” with Shawn Mendes—Bieber rang in the new year with a brand-new single “Anyone,” and his return to the live stage in a blow-out NYE livestreamed concert. He continues to reign as one of the biggest artists in the world: the #1 artist on YouTube with 60+ million subscribers, the #2 artist on Spotify global with over 65 million monthly listeners, over 200 million in combined U.S. radio audience per week, three tracks in the Billboard Top 40, and three Grammy nominations and an American Music Award for his 2020 album Changes.

can you guess the song @justinbieber is rehearsing? catch his #KCA performances Saturday at 7:30p/6:30c 🎶 pic.twitter.com/MLCgZuFiu7
— Nickelodeon (@Nickelodeon) March 11, 2021

Fans can currently cast votes on the official Kids’ Choice Awards website, www.KidsChoiceAwards.com, and on the Screens Up app on supported iPad, iPhone and Android devices in the U.S. International fans can cast votes at kca.nick.tv and through the Nick Play app in regions where it is available. Fans will also be able to cast their votes through social media on Twitter. Fans can also stay up to date on all the news by liking Nickelodeon on Facebook and following @Nickelodeon on Twitter and Instagram.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 is sponsored by Barbie®, Goldfish® Flavor Blasted® crackers, got milk?, LEGO® VIDIYO™, Olive Garden®, and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions and overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content. Michael Dempsey serves as executive producer, with Amy Johnson and Magda Liolis serving as co-executive producers. Nickelodeon’s Unscripted Content executives Rob Bagshaw and Paul J Medford also serve as executive producers. The ceremony is directed by Glenn Weiss.

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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Announcing the news today (Wed. 17) that Justin Bieber will be returning to the KCA stage on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Kenan Thompson said: "It's virtual this year so it will be a little bit different, but we do have a special surprise guest. [...] Our special surprise guest is Justin Bieber this year. That's a big gesture from Justin Bieber to Nickelodeon, so we're excited about that."

In a press release for the event, Bieber announced that

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Originally published: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 16:37 GMT.

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'iCarly': Netflix Success Comes Quick as Nickelodeon Show Climbs Streaming Platform's Charts

Beloved Nickelodeon series iCarly may have only just debuted on Netflix, but it's already proving to be a major success!

Initially running on Nickelodeon from 2007 until 2012, the first two seasons dropped on Netflix's streaming platform on Feb. 8 ahead of a revival of the show on ViacomCBS' Paramount+ later this year, and the series almost immediately shot to the top of the streamer’s Top 10 lists.

By Tuesday, iCarly ranked as No. 3 overall on both the complete Top 10 list and Top 10 TV series of the day, falling just behind the streamer's adaptation of Kristin Hannah's New York Times bestselling novel Firefly Lane and The Sinner. Since then, the series has only climbed in the ranking. On Wednesday morning, iCarly ranked No. 2 overall, with only Firefly Lane ahead of it. Given that Netflix rarely released viewership data, it remains unclear just how many people have tuned in to reminisce. However, given some of the other series it is beating out on the ranking, the numbers are presumably high.

Falling several spots behind iCarly on the overall ranking was Bridgerton, the Regency-era romance drama that took the streamer and social media by storm following its December 2020 debut. Based on Julia Quinn's novels and following Daphne Bridgerton's dating season debut, the series was viewed by 82 million households within the first 28 days of its debut, becoming the streamer's biggest series ever, a title that was previously held by The Witcher, which was viewed by 76 million households within its first 28 days on the platform. Now nearly two months out from its premiere, Bridgerton's viewership seems to be falling, landing it in the No. 5 overall ranking as of Wednesday morning. It fell just behind War Dogs at No. 4 and The Sinner at No. 3. Rounding out the Top 10 Wednesday was Cocomelon, Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio, Go, Dog. Go!, Henry Danger, and All About the Benjamins.

By this rate, iCarly could follow a similar path as Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, the former of which broke Netflix records.

Airing on Nickelodeon from 2007 through 2012 for six seasons and a total of 97 episodes, iCarly followed a group of best friends in Seattle – Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), Sam (Jenette McCurdy) and Freddie (Nathan Kress) – who turned their life into a web show named after Carly. The beloved series also starred Jerry Trainor as Spencer Shay. During its initial run on Nick, according to Variety, the series broke rating records for Nickelodeon and, along with Victorious, served as the launching pad for crossover spinoff Sam & Cat, which is also available for streaming on Netflix. In December, a revival of iCarly was ordered for ViacomCBS' new streaming service Paramount+ and will feature much of the original cast.

Update (3/11) - From Variety:

TV Ratings: ‘iCarly’ Wins Over New Generation, Lands on Nielsen’s Weekly Streaming Top Ten Ratings

“iCarly,” Nickelodeon’s mid-aughts sitcom starring Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy, Nathan Kress and Jerry Trainor, found a new home on Netflix on Feb. 8., and with that second life a new generation. Per Nielsen rating insights based on their weekly SVOD Top 10 lists, the family-friendly comedy was a favorite among the ages 2 to 17 crowd during the first week of its debut on the streamer. Across its 60 episodes currently available to watch on the platform, “iCarly” garnered 883 million viewing minutes and landed in third place on the acquired content list and in fifth on the overall programming list.

In addition to the overall programming and acquired content lists, the global marketing research firm will also be pushing out weekly Top 10 lists that take into consideration original programming and movies in an effort to provide an expanded and more inclusive look at most streamed programs for that given week.

Three programs crossed the one billion viewing minutes threshold the week of Feb. 8 to Valentine’s Day, including the newly released Netflix original, “Firefly Lane,” starring Katherine Heigel and Sarah Chalke, accruing 1.288 billion minutes. The show, which chronicles the life of two women throughout thirty years of friendship, was most popular across all viewers 2 and up. The other two programs were Netflix’s “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel,” which was most popular among adults ages 35 to 54 and drew 1.286 billion minutes of viewing time across only four episodes. “The Sinner,” Netflix’s third victor of the week, resonated most with adults aged 55 and over, and drew in 1.229 billion viewing minutes.

Other notable insights from the streaming content lists include Disney Plus’ “WandaVision,” which showed continued traction on the back of its weekly release strategy hitting a slight increase in both minutes viewed (596 million versus 589 million) across its six episodes and kept its third-place stronghold on the originals list. In addition, the superhero series that fuses the sitcom and action drama genres together landed in tenth place on the overall programs list. Telemundo’s biographical telenovela “Mariposa de Barrio,” the first Spanish-language show to make the charts, dipped after an impressive six weeks on the charts— going from third place to eighth on the acquired content list.

Top 10 Programs Overall

“Firefly Lane” (Netflix) (10 episodes) – 1288 minutes (millions)

“Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” (Netflix) (4 episodes) – 1286 minutes (millions)

“The Sinner” (Netflix) (24 episodes) – 1229 minutes (millions)

“Criminal Minds” (Netflix) (302 episodes) – 948 minutes (millions)

“iCarly” (Netflix) (60 episodes) – 883 minutes (millions)

“Grey’s Anatomy” (Netflix) (366 episodes) – 867 minutes (millions)

“Heartland” (Netflix) (156 episodes) – 637 minutes (millions)

“Schitt’s Creek” (Netflix) (80 episodes) – 635 minutes (millions)

“Outlander” (Netflix) (55 episodes) – 611 minutes (millions)

“WandaVision” (Disney Plus) (6 episodes) – 596 minutes (millions)

Top 10 Originals

“Firefly Lane” (Netflix) (10 episodes) – 1,308 minutes (millions)

“Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” (Netflix) (4 episodes) – 1236 minutes (millions)

“Wandavision” (Disney Plus) (5 episodes) – 596 minutes (millions)

“Bridgerton” (Netflix) (8 episodes) – 409 minutes (millions)

“Cobra Kai” (Netflix) (30 episodes) – 300 minutes (millions)

“The Great British Baking Show” (Netflix) (65 episodes) – 284 minutes (millions)

“The Crown” (Netflix) (40 episodes) – 281 minutes (millions)

“Longmire” (Netflix) (63 episodes) – 232 minutes (millions)

“Go Dog Go” (Netflix) (9 episodes) – 194 minutes (millions)

“Lucifer” (Netflix) (75 episodes) – 194 minutes (millions)

Good2grow Introduces Ready-to-Drink Organic Kids MILK

Good2grow Introduces Ready-to-Drink Organic Kids MILK

ATLANTA, Ga. – Soggy carton and car seat spills, be gone – because traditional milk products are getting a serious upgrade with the launch of Organic MILK from good2grow, the #1 kids beverage brand. The new product (SRP: $3.99) is available in single-serve, 8-ounce bottles in Strawberry and Chocolate flavors, complete with a re-closable top to avoid spills on the go.

good2grow MILK is now launching in retail, with initial distribution slated for spring 2021 in select grocery and convenience store retailers, including Hannaford Supermarkets, Casey’s General Stores, Stripes Stores and Circle K Texas.

In addition to providing nutritional benefits – including a good source of vitamins A and D, calcium and 8 grams of protein per serving – the new product also appeals to kids with its two yummy flavors and hundreds of kid-requested character tops, including characters from Nickelodeon favorites such as Blue's Clues & You! and PAW Patrol.

While good2grow has long been at the forefront of the better-for-you kids beverage space, this new product marks the brand’s first foray into the dairy space and the first “ready-to-go” milk for kids ages two to five. According to fall 2020 study from Mintel, milk remains a staple for parents, with 85% of parents with children five and under having purchased dairy milk within the past three months.

“We know that parents are more selective than ever when it comes to their kids’ beverage consumption, in terms of nutritional attributes, convenience and especially variety,” said Gunnar Olson, CEO of good2grow. “Our MILK addresses each of these needs – plus, the two delicious flavors and collectable character tops sweeten the deal with their kids.”

To learn more about good2grow Organic MILK, visit www.good2grow.com.

About good2grow

Founded in 1997, good2grow® uses fun to teach kids to eat and drink healthier. good2grow offers an innovative line of healthy children’s beverages featuring collectable 3D character tops that make nutritional products fun for kids to drink and help parents reinforce good dietary habits. The company partners with the hottest names in children’s entertainment to bring kids their favorite characters from Disney™, Universal™, Hasbro™, Nickelodeon™, Warner Bros™ and many more. The character tops are collectable, reusable, dishwasher-safe, recyclable and BPA-free. good2grow is available nationally at retailers including Target™, Walmart™, Kwik Trip™, Walgreens™ and CVS™, For more information on the brand and current character tops and to find a store near you, visit good2grow.com.

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Nickelodeon Brazil to Premiere 'The Casagrandes' Season 2 on Monday 15th March 2021

Nick News Brief: Nickelodeon Brazil (Brasil) will start to premiere brand new episodes of The Casagrandes season 2 from Monday 15th March 2021! New episodes will air Monday - Thursday at 18:30. The season two premiere episode will be "The Kid Plays in the Picture/Achy Breaky Art" (#201).

NICK "LOS CASAGRANDE" IDENTS PROMO

From Diário Carioca:

Nickelodeon estreia 2ª segunda temporada de Os Casagrandes

Com confusões e aventuras inéditas, a grande, caótica e amorosa família de Os Casagrandes ganha novos episódios na Nickelodeon a partir de segunda-feira, 15 de março, 18h30.

No primeiro episódio desta segunda temporada, o amor de Carl por brinquedos faz com que ele comece uma carreira de revisor de brinquedos. A arte de Frida recebe uma crítica negativa e as crianças tentam encenar um novo leilão para animá-la.

Os Casagrandes é uma animação original da Nickelodeon que acompanha o dia a dia de Ronnie Anne, uma garota de 11 anos, independente e aventureira, que explora a vida na cidade com sua família mexicano-americana e multigeracional.

SERVIÇO – ESTREIA 2ª TEMPORADA OS CASAGRANDES

Episódios inéditos: a partir de segunda-feira, 15 de março, 18h30, na Nickelodeon.

Exibição regular: de segunda a quinta, às 18h30, na Nickelodeon.

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Victoria Justice on Possible Plans for 'Victorious' Revival

Victoria Justice has a lot of possible projects on her horizon. The actor is opening up about potential TV reboots, her future music projects, and gearing up for the release of her latest movie.

Speaking with ET's Katie Krause on Tuesday (March 9), Justice addressed the rumors of a Zoey 101 reboot which have been swirling since Jamie Lynn Spears first floated the idea last year.

"To be honest with you. I don't really know much about it. I was hearing things about a reboot, but no one had ever really talked to me specifically about it. So I don't really know exactly what's going on," she shared. "But I mean, I love that cast, I love that show... but there's nothing official right now."

As for her teen comedy Victorious, the potential for a revival seems exceedingly possible considering Paramount+ recently announced they would be reviving iCarly, which exists in the same fictional universe.

"I'm not saying that there haven't been discussions, but I'm just saying, who knows?" Justice said, coyly. "I mean, at this time, I don't think that there are any concrete plans, [but] you never know what's going to happen in the future."

"I don't want to get anyone's hopes up," Justice added, reiterating, "There's nothing in the works, but I don't know. We all love each other, and it was such a fun time. So who knows?"

The news follows rumors that there were plans to develop a Victorious revival, but producers couldn't get Justice on-board.

However, just because there aren't any set plans doesn't mean she hasn't given some thought to where her character, Tori Vega, might be years later.

"I feel like she would be like she would be like a really successful songwriter and maybe still singing too. But I'd love to see her in kind of like a Julia Michaels vibe," she explained. "I would love that for her."

As fans wait to see what the future holds for a Victorious revival, Justice's latest film Trust is about to come out, and the actor dished on the "sexy, twisty, romantic drama."

"It really just explores themes of temptation and cheating and what is considered cheating," she shared. "I'm curious to hear the conversations after the film of what people think, like of who they think is right in the situation and who they think is wrong."

For Justice, the themes and questions resonate, because "trust really is the most important thing in a relationship."

"If you don't have that, you don't have anything," she said. "So to me, if someone is ever sneaky or is lying to me, that's just not something I put up with."

Meanwhile, on the music side of her recent efforts, Justice opened up about some new tunes she's been working on and what it could mean for a future album.

"I will say that I have some songs that I really love, and I'm very excited about that. I am looking forward to continuing to put out there," she said, adding that she will "eventually" start working on a full-length album, but she's going to focus on "just singles right now."

That being said, Ariana Grande -- Justice's former Victorious co-star -- shared her support for Justice's new music last year, after the release of her single "Treat Myself," and the songstress said that she "would love" to collaborate with her in the future.

"I would so be down for that," she marveled. "It's been so nice having the support of her and the rest of my cast."

"She texted me about the song when it first came out this whole long, amazing sweet text," Justice added. "She's killing it right now. She's been killing it. I'm so happy for her."

Justice's steamy new drama Trust is in select theaters and On Demand Friday.

From Collider:

Victoria Justice Revisits Nickelodeon's 'Victorious' and Making the Leap to Mature Content Like 'Trust'

Justice also looks back on 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,' 'Zoey 101' and loads more!

With Victoria Justice’s new movie Trust now available to watch in select theaters and on PVOD, she took the time to join us for an episode of Collider Ladies Night to revisit some of the most pivotal moments of her career and break down how they paved the way to her latest project.

Justice stars opposite Matthew Daddario in Trust as Brooke and Owen, a married couple who appear to be living the dream. She’s an art gallery owner, he’s a popular news reporter and they’re thrilled to be building a life together. But then doubt starts to creep in in the form of new temptations. For Brooke, it’s Ansgar (Lucien Laviscount) the new artist she signed, a suave painter with a thing for married women, and for Owen it’s Amy (Katherine McNamara), an aspiring journalist and a big fan of his.

For anyone who’s followed Justice’s work, you’re probably sensing that Trust is mighty different from the content that jumpstarted her career. After being a key part of Zoey 101, Justice went on to lead her own Nickelodeon show, Victorious. As one would expect, at a certain age, Justice set her sights on more mature roles to push her craft further.

Just as the projects she took evolved as she got older, so too did her sources of inspiration. At first? It was all about Barney and seeing kids her own age on television:

“The thing that really first got me started when I was young, I was watching Barney. I loved Barney, I loved that they would sing and there were kids my age on it. And I just remember watching TV and watching Barney and watching kids in TV commercials. It kind of all started with me seeing this on TV and screaming to my mom for her to come in from the other room and I was like, ‘Mom, do you see those kids? Like that kid? I think I could do that! I want to do that! How do I do it?’”

From there it was on to some of the hottest Disney Channel shows of the 2000s and a Barbara Streisand classic:

“I loved Lizzie McGuire so Hilary Duff was a big inspiration for me and Raven-Symoné on That’s So Raven, Amanda Bynes. I loved strong comedic actresses, and I’ve always loved music. My mom, when I would be driving to modeling jobs, we had a VHS player in our car so I could watch movies in the car on my way to these jobs and I remember her introducing me to Funny Girl with Barbara Streisand and me just being blown away and like, ‘I want to be like her. I want to do that! I want to sing. I want to act. And she’s so fabulous and confident.’ And I just loved it.”

Justice essentially went on to do just that with Victorious, but when that show came to an end, she had reached a new point in her career and life in general. She was older and had her eye on material that spoke to her at this age, and that included shows like the HBO hit Girls.

“I loved Girls. I loved Lena Dunham. I was just really wanting to take on some more mature roles. To this day, still I would love to work with Lena Dunham. I think she’s so incredibly talented. I just love her style. I love things that feel real, you know? So yeah, I really admire her and I really admired that show a lot.”

If you’d like to hear more about Justice’s journey to Trust, there’s loads more from where this came from. You can catch our full conversation in the video at the top of this article or using the podcast embed below.

Victoria Justice:

01:15 - Justice pinpoints the sources of inspiration that first made her want to become an actor.

03:20 - When Justice first pictured herself “making it,” what did the dream initially look like?

04:07 - The steps Justice took that convinced her that that dream could be a reality.

05:48 - Justice revisits working on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody; what she admires about Dylan and Cole Sprouse.

07:58 - How Justice booked her role on Zoey 101; lessons learned from watching Jamie Lynn Spears lead Zoey that she took to Victorious.

11:09 - How her craft evolved throughout Victorious’ run.

12:50 - Justice revisits the cancelation of Victorious.

14:34 - How did Justice’s sources of inspiration change when she made the move to more mature content?

15:19 - What it was like booking roles that felt like a departure from Nickelodeon content after Victorious.

17:17 - Justice discusses her experience working with Quibi on 50 States of Fright; working with writer-director Daniel Goldhaber and writer Isa Mazzei.

20:30 - Having hosted the 2020 Kids’ Choice Awards, what advice does Justice have for others hosting virtual award shows?

22:10 - What drew Justice to committing to Trust; how the film is a conversation-starter.

23:25 - The benefits of filming an emotional scene in the middle of a busy Manhattan.

25:24 - What it was like reuniting with Matthew Daddario for Trust after having made Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List together.

26:54 - Justice highlights the importance of an organization like Girl Up.

27:20 - Random questions begin! Find out the most recent show Justice binge watched, the most intimidating animal she’s encountered face-to-face, why she’d rather not go skydiving, the movie character she’d most like to play from a past favorite, the female filmmaker she thinks is changing the industry for the better, and her biggest fear overcome.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strips for March 8-11, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 8, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 9, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 10, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 11, 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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What's Up with DoodleBob? ✏️ Every Reason Why DoodleBob Makes NO Sense | SpongeBob

What's Up with DoodleBob? ✏️ Every Reason Why DoodleBob Makes NO Sense | SpongeBob

"Meyohimeyoi!" If that sounds like gibberish, you're not alone! Nickelodeon is here to break down every reason why DoodleBob makes NO sense! Of course, that doesn't make us love him any less.

Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run & Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years on Paramount+!

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

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is released on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on June 23, 2020!

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!

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'Dog Wed-DING!' Promo | Side Hustle | Nickelodeon

Get set for the wedding of the century in the brand new Side Hustle episode "Dog Wed-DING!", premiering Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT), straight after the 2021 Kids' Choice Awards at 7:30, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promo below!:

In the all new Side Hustle episode "Dog Wed-DING!", Lex (Jules LeBlanc) loves dogs and weddings, so she's very excited to be a dog wedding planner; Presley (Jayden Bartels) starts to think that the dogs aren't right for each other, and drama ensues. (#112)

Side Hustle | Lex & Presley Throw a Dog Wedding! 🐶 (New Episode Preview) | Nickelodeon

Get a sneak peek at the next episode of Side Hustle starring Jules LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels! "Dog Wed-DING!" Lex & Presley's latest gig? Throwing weddings for dogs!

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Great Environmental Activists | Planeta Bala | Nickelodeon Latin America

Grandes activistas ambientales 🌎 | Planeta Bala | Nickelodeon en Español

Desde casa, con nuestra familia o con amig@s, ¡siempre podemos hacer activismo ecológico en pro del cuidado de nuestro planeta!. En este episodio, Bala nos va a contar sobre algunas de las grandes activistas ambientales que han ayudado a impulsar la conciencia ecológica a través de demostraciones y actividades. ¿Qué esperas para unirte?

¿No sabes cómo cuidar al planeta o qué hacer para protegerlo? Bala te va a explicar semana a semana en esta nueva serie todos los pasos a seguir para cuidar nuestro planeta Tierra. Desde empezar nuevos hábitos en casa hasta conocer a personas que están haciendo cosas increíbles por cuidar nuestra naturaleza.

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Nickelodeon Unveils First Look at 'Middlemost Post'

Nickelodeon has unveiled a first look at the network's upcoming original animated series Middlemost Post as part of their new Nickelodeon Cartoon Universe (NCU) YouTube channel! The sneak peek can be watch at around the 40 second mark on the channel's official sizzle reel.

First look at #middelmostpost @Nickelodeon @NickAnimation @DailyNickNews pic.twitter.com/a9MDCwtMP5
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In the scene, Parker J. Cloud and Angus can be seen taste testing some toast topped with hot sauce, which is so hot that it causes flames to pour out the entrance of the restaurant.

Announced in June 2020, Middlemost Post (working title) is an all new animated series which combines quirky characters with hilarious adventures and unwavering friendship. The series is expected to premiere summer 2021 on Nickelodeon.

Created and co-executive produced by John Trabbic III (SpongeBob SquarePants, storyboard director), the 20-episode 2D-animated series follows a former rain cloud, a brawny mailman and their magical pet walrus as they deliver packages to the unusual inhabitants of Mount Middlemost.

Middlemost Post is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, with Dave Johnson serving as co-executive producer and story editor, and Chris Battle (Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, The Mighty B!, Duckman) serving as a character designer. Additional casting news and premiere date will be announced in the coming months.

“Middlemost Post captures everything we look for in a new series--an imaginative and truly unique world, lovable characters who care deeply about each other and big comedic moments to drive the story,” said Ramsey Naito, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation. “The series is created by our very own John Trabbic, with writing partner Dave Johnson, and we can’t wait to bring to life the characters and places in this artist-driven series for our global audience.”

In Middlemost Post, Parker J. Cloud, an exuberant raincloud, lives and works in the Middlemost Post Office with Angus, a burly, rule-abiding mailman who cherishes his solitude and values efficiency, and Russell, their magical pet walrus whose stomach is so big that it doubles as a storage room. Together they journey through Mount Middlemost and the six territories of Somewhere to deliver the mail, while meeting some exceptionally quirky and peculiar people along the way. But as this loving and unconventional trio grows closer, they remain blissfully unaware that they have been brought together by one fateful stormy event.

“This show, when [Trabbic] first pitched it to us, just was so unique,” Naito said in a separate statement. “It had all the qualities we look for. It was character driven. It had an ensemble that illustrated a really comedic relationship, with a backdrop that was fun and exciting. [And] it really feels original.”

“It’s a chance for us to just let our imaginations go wild,” Trabbic says.

Adds Johnson: “Parker is just a kid who’s learning life, but he [wears his] emotions on his sleeve, and because he’s a cloud, he’s pliable and can transform.”

Middlemost Post's greenlight comes on the heels of recent announcements for Big Nate, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, and a third season of The Casagrandes. The original series exemplifies Nickelodeon’s commitment to bringing fresh innovative content to kids and families around the world.

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Originally published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 18:05 GMT.

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Dotemu and Tribute Games Team Up for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge' Video Game

Radical Side Scrolling Brawler Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Announced by Dotemu and Tribute Games, Coming to PC and Consoles

Thrash Shredder and the Foot Clan in an All-New Romp Inspired by Classic TMNT Games Like the Beloved Smash Hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time

PARIS (March 10, 2021) - Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games in partnership with Nickelodeon today announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge for PC and consoles, a classically informed side scrolling beat-em-up directly inspired by classic TMNT games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time. A release date has yet to be announced.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello to kick shell in a beautifully realized pixel art world invoking the turtles’ classic 1987 design. Today’s announcement trailer perfectly encapsulates the Heroes in a Half-Shell’s rambunctious attitude as they leap and bash their way across Manhattan to a thumping rendition of their signature anthem belted out by Faith No More’s Mike Patton: https://youtu.be/gHMYwrC7oAo

With Bebop and Rocksteady amassing gizmos to support Krang and Shredder’s latest scheme, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge finds the turtles battling through a breathless tour of iconic TMNT locations to thwart their nemeses’ most diabolical plan yet. Armed with shell-shocking new abilities built on a foundation of classic brawling mechanics, the gang are in for an exhilarating, Foot Clan-stomping romp leading them through the sewers and bustling boroughs of New York City all the way to Dimension X.

Features

Gnarly game design takes you back to the ’80s
Beautiful full-color pixel art graphics
Old-school gameplay enhanced with super-fresh mechanics
Up to four players simultaneously
Play with iconic TMNT characters and vehicles in diverse gameplay options
Radical new story mode

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge joins two retro gaming experts: Dotemu, the developer and publisher known for faithful ports as well as impeccable remakes and continuations of beloved gaming series including Streets of Rage 4, the smash hit nominated for Best Action game at The Game Awards 2020, as well as the upcoming Windjammers 2 and highly lauded Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap; and Tribute Games, the studio behind retro-themed original IPs including Panzer Paladin, Flinthook and Mercenary Kings which embody the spirit of classic games in new experiences. Tribute Games also houses key talent behind the acclaimed Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game beat-em-up and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game released for Game Boy Advance in 2007.

To keep up with the Turtles, visit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge official site, wishlist the game on Steam, follow @Dotemu and @TributeGames on Twitter, and join the Discord channel.

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About Dotemu

Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today's platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has published a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, with additional development and publishing work on Windjammers 1 and 2, several games in the Ys series, and more.

Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.

About Tribute Games

Tribute Games is a studio developing and publishing video games with a focus on pixel art and classic game design. The Montreal-based studio has been steadily creating entertaining, challenging and retro-inspired games since 2011 using modern game development processes and technology. In 2020, Tribute Games announced the start of a publishing division to help smaller developers publish their game.

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About Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge features groundbreaking gameplay rooted in timeless classic brawling mechanics, brought to you by the beat ’em-up experts at Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) and Tribute Games (part of the studio used to work on Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game and TMNT Game Boy Advance). Bash your way through gorgeous pixel art environments and slay tons of hellacious enemies with your favorite Turtle, each with his own skills and moves - making each run unique! Choose a fighter, use radical combos to defeat your opponents and experience intense combats loaded with breathtaking action and outrageous ninja abilities. Stay sharp as you face off against Shredder and his faithful Foot Clan alone, or grab your best buds and play with up to four players simultaneously!

With Bebop and Rocksteady assaulting Channel 6 and stealing super gnarly devices to support Krang and Shredder’s latest twisted plan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge sees the Turtles battling across a righteous range of timeless TMNT locations. From Manhattan and Coney Island, to city rooftops and dank sewers, help the fearsome foursome trounce Foot Soldiers, Triceraton Warriors, and Rock Troops all the way to Dimension X!

Enjoy stunning full-color pixel art graphics and a vintage TMNT vibe that will rock you straight back to the awesome 80s. Every character, vehicle, weapon, item, and background is directly inspired by the 1987 TV show, making you feel like you hopped into the television — with a dope mix of killer humor and action-packed adventures!

Trailer credits:

Trailer directed by Gary Levesque and produced by Wizz (Quadgroup)

Music: Executive producer Mutant Ninja Records

Vocals: Mike Patton

Music: Jb Hanak

Guitar solo: Cedric Hanak

Production: Olivier Dax & Jb Hanak

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Originally published: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 17:57 GMT.

Press release via Game Press; Additional sources: Bleeding Cool, Polygon.

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Star Trek: Prodigy's Kevin and Dan Hageman Ink Multi-Year Production Deal with CBS Studios

Studio gets exclusive rights to all TV content from the Emmy Award-winning creative duo behind the animated TV series, Star Trek: Prodigy.

Emmy Award-winning animation writers/producers Kevin and Dan Hageman have signed a multi-year overall production agreement with CBS Studios. Under the terms of the new deal, the studio has the exclusive rights to produce all television content created and developed by the duo. Under the significant pact, the Hagemans will continue on Star Trek: Prodigy.

The pair developed and are currently serving as executive producers and showrunners on Star Trek: Prodigy, the animated TV series from CBS Studios for Paramount+ and Nickelodeon that will run later this year.

The Hageman brothers are also currently writing the feature film sequel to their 2019 Guillermo Del Toro horror hit, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and a live-action feature adaptation of the classic arcade game Dragon’s Lair starring Ryan Reynolds for Netflix.

“Dan and Kevin are brilliant creators and master storytellers,” commented CBS Studios president David Stapf. “They have a unique gift for tapping into the human spirit through a lens of compelling characters, insight and humor. They’ve done an amazing job creating Star Trek: Prodigy for a younger audience, and we can’t wait for kids and families to discover and enjoy it. We feel so fortunate that they will make their home at CBS Studios.”

(From L-R) Dan and Kevin Hageman.

“We’re overjoyed about our opportunity to work closely with David Stapf and his entire team at CBS Studios,” shared the brothers. “Since Alex Kurtzman made our introduction, we have felt nothing but trust and support while collaborating on Star Trek: Prodigy. Not only are we anticipating big things in animation, but the possibilities in the live-action space have us very excited as well.”

Most recently, the Hagemans co-wrote the Golden Globe-nominated film The Croods: A New Age for DreamWorks Animation. They also were co-executive producers and showrunners on the multiple Emmy Award-winning animated series Trollhunters for director Guillermo Del Toro and DreamWorks Animation. They won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program and are now writing and executive producing the franchises’ animated feature film finale, Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans.

The prolific team also co-created the critically acclaimed The LEGO Movie with producer Dan Lin, director/writers Lord & Miller, and Warner Brothers Animation. The film has won numerous awards and spawned movie spinoffs, sequels, TV shows and theme park attractions. Off that success, the brothers worked closely with the Danish toy company to write and executive produce LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu for Cartoon Network. The series airs on Nickelodeon in Greece.

Other theatrical credits for the Hagemans include creating the story for the animated hit film Hotel Transylvania for Adam Sandler and Sony Animation, which has grown into a powerful franchise that includes three sequels and a television series. Kevin and Dan Hageman are managed by Trevor Engelson at Underground, and are also represented by Adam Kaller at Hansen Jacobson.

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Netflix Reveals 'The Loud House Movie' Plot, First Look

Netflix has unveiled the storyline of The Loud House Movie!

In the animated movie based on Nickelodeon's hit animated series, the biggest family on television goes on the biggest Loud family vacation ever! The adventure follows the Loud family to Scotland where they discover that they are descendants of Scottish royalty. The family quickly indulges in the most wish-fulfilling high-life ever when they discover their ancestral home is a castle. The pic is directed by Dave Needham.

Director: Dave Needham | Writers: Kevin Sullivan, Chris Viscardi | Produced By: Nickelodeon

Voice Cast: Asher Bishop, Michelle Gomez, David Tennant, Grey Griffin, Jill Talley, Brian Stepanek, Jessica DiCicco, Liliana Mumy, Cristina Pucelli, Nika Futterman, Lara Jill Miller, Andre Robinson, Cat Taber, Katy Townsend, Carlos PenaVega, Izabella Alvarez.

A release date for The Loud House Movie is still to be announced, however, Kevin Sullivan, the new head writer of The Loud House in season 5, recently revealed that Netflix aiming to release the film in April 2021.

Update (3/11) - Michelle Gomez (Doctor Who, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) will voice a character named Morag in The Loud House Movie!

Nickelodeon and Netflix first announced plans for The Loud House Movie as well as a animated movie inspired by Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in February 2019, as part of Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS' broader efforts to tap into Nickelodeon's intellectual properties (IP) to continue producing new content for digital and linear platforms. Nickelodeon and Netflix expanded on their pact to form a new, multi-year output deal to produce original animated feature films and television series - based both on the Nickelodeon library of characters as well as all-new IP - for kids and families around the world.

The Loud House debuted on Nickelodeon in May 2016 and centers on 11-year-old Lincoln Loud and his ten sisters as he gives an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of a huge family. As one of the longest-running animated series on Nickelodeon, the series currently ranks as the number-one animated show on Nickelodeon with Kids 6-11 year-to-date. The property also has been translated into a comic book series, which continues to roll out new stories, chapter books, a digital album and a podcast, Listen Out Loud. The series is executive produced by Michael Rubiner. Kyle Marshall serves as co-executive producer and Ashley Kliment-Baker is art director. Currently in its fifth season, The Loud House was recently renewed for a sixth season.

The voice cast of The Loud House includes: Asher Bishop as Lincoln Loud; Andre Robinson as Clyde McBride; Catherine Taber as Lori; Liliana Mumy as Leni; Nika Futterman as Luna; Cristina Pucelli as Luan; Jessica DiCicco as Lynn and Lucy; Grey Griffin as Lola, Lana and Lily; and Lara Jill Miller as Lisa.

The show has also been spun-off with the successful companion series, The Casagrandes, which tells the story of 11-year-old Ronnie Anne who moves to the city with her mom and older brother to live with their big, loving family, the Casagrandes.

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Releases The Loud House “Really Loud Music” Digital Album!

Originally published: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 19:11 GMT.

Additional source: JoBlo.

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