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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Paramount, Gamefam Partner For 'SpongeBob,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Fan Experiences In Roblox
Leading metaverse game provider Gamefam has announced an official partnership with Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon. Together they will bring two iconic cartoon franchises -- SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT)––to Roblox.
Doug Rosen, senior vice president of games and emerging media at Paramount, said in a recent statement that expanding both franchises to new platforms is a critical part of the company's gaming strategy.
Ricardo Briceno, chief business officer at Gamefam, adds that iconic fan-favorites like these franchises “are the exact types of brands Roblox audiences engage with on a massive scale.”
Launched as a comic book series in 1984, TMNT became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series, and later spawned numerous blockbuster theatrical releases. The franchise has also generated billions of dollars in retail via toys, apparel, video games, DVDs and more.
Nickelodeon has also played a part in reviving the franchise through multiple animated TV series, video releases and separate Netflix deal that ended in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie. Another theatrical motion picture, "Mutant Mayhem," which is currently in production at Nickelodeon with Point Grey Pictures, will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.
On the other hand, SpongeBob has been the most-watched animated series for almost two consecutive decades and now spans theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base.
The SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles immersive Roblox experiences will be separate entities and are still being developed, and are slated to launch later in 2023.
There have not been any more specific details released about which activities either world will feature.
Gamefam has recently worked with other major media distributors to launch branded experiences in the Roblox metaverse, including a music-themed social role-play world called Rhythm City for Warner Music Group, and Hot Wheels World for toy manufacturer Mattel, and many more.
Nickelodeon previously partnered with Dubit to launch the Nickverse immersive experience on Roblox.
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Original source: MediaPost.
Nickelodeon Wins Raft of Awards in the 2023 Kidscreen Awards
Nickelodeon has received a raft of nominations in the 2023 Kidscreen Awards, which honors the best children's media over the last year!
Update (2/15/23) - Nickelodeon won a raft of awards in the 2023 Kidscreen Awards!:
- The Tiny Chef Show (pictured) won the "Best Mixed-Media Series" and "Best Directing" awards in the "Preschool Programming" and "Creative Talent" categories, respectively;
- Miranda Cosgrove and Rob Gronkowski picked up the "Best On-Air Host or Hosting Team" award in the "Broadcasting" category for hosting the 2022 Kids’ Choice Awards;
- In the Digital-Preschool category, PAW Patrol Rescue World won the "Best Game App—Branded" award, whilst the Blue’s Clues & You YouTube channel won "Best YouTube Channel";
- Finally, Nickelodeon's Nickverse Roblox virtual world won "Best Game App—Branded" in the "Digital-Kids" category!
A complete list of 2023 nominees and winners is available at awards.kidscreen.com.
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In the Preschool Programming category, The Tiny Chef Show (Imagine Kids+Family, Tiny Chef Show Productions, Factory, Nickelodeon Animation, Dunshire Productions) has been nominated for the "Best Mixed-Media Series" award.
Elsewhere in the category, the second season of JoJo & Gran Gran (BBC Children’s Productions, CBeebies), the first season of which airs on the Nick Jr. channel in the U.S., joins The Tiny Chef Show in the running for "Best Mixed-Media Series", and Thomas & Friends: Race for the Sodor Cup (Mattel Television, Nelvana Enterprises) has been nominated for the "Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie" award.
In the Kids Programming category, It’s Pony (Nickelodeon) garnered a nomination for "Best Animated Series", whilst Big Blue (Guru Studio, CBC Kids), which airs on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons in the U.K. and Ireland, has been nominated for
In the Tweens/Teens Programming category, the Nickelodeon Slime Cup (Nickelodeon) golf-themed special has been nominated for "Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie".
In the Broadcasting category, Miranda Cosgrove, Rob Gronkowski have jointly been nominated for the "Best On-Air Host or Hosting Team" award for hosting the 2022 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
In the Digital-Preschool category, Nickelodeon has received four nominations: Blaze’s Amazing Race Through Time (Nickelodeon, YouTube) has been nominated for "Best Web/App Series—Branded", PAW Patrol Rescue World (Budge Studios, Nickelodeon) has been nominated for "Best Game App—Branded", the Blue’s Clues & You YouTube channel (Nick Jr.) has been nominated for "Best YouTube Channel", and On the Job: Astronaut (Noggin) has been nominated for the "Best Alternative Game" award.
Finally, Nickelodeon's Nickverse Roblox virtual world (Paramount Games, Dubit) has been nominated for "Best Game App—Branded" in the "Digital-Kids" category, alongside Super Spy Ryan (Ryan’s World, Amazon Kids+ Original Games, p.w. Games, Sunlight Entertainment, pocket.watch, Amber Studio), featuring Ryan's Mystery Playdate star Ryan Kaji.
The winners of Kidscreen Awards 2023 will be announced live at a special awards ceremony at Kidscreen Summit 2023 in Miami on Tuesday, February 14 that will be hosted by drag performers and child educators Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé, who are featured in WildBrain Television’s The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy. For more information, including a complete list of this year's nominees, visit https://awards.kidscreen.com.
Shortlisted entries in the Programming categories will be reviewed and assessed by a fresh panel of judges, including Rick Clodfelter (Disney Branded Television), Libbie Doherty (ABC Australia), Rafael Garcia (Disney Branded Television), Chris Hutchison (Disney Branded Television), Kate Morton (BBC Children’s), Sarah Muller (BBC Children’s), Lucy Murphy (Sky Kids), Zack Olin (Nickelodeon), Adriano Schmid (PBS KIDS), Vicky Schroderus (YLE Children), Heather Tilert (Netflix) and Kristofer Updike (NBCUniversal).
Shortlisted entries in the Digital categories will be judged in a final round by Jenny Gioia (Sesame Workshop), Marc Goodchild (IpDipSkyBlue), Beth Goss (Outright Games), Sunil Gundaria (Age of Learning), David Hutchinson (WildBrain Spark), Fredrik Loving (Spin Master), Lydia Mossahebi (BBC Children’s), Susanna Pollack (Games for Change), James Rubin (Hellosaurus) and Christine Thompson (Dark Slope).
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Originally published: November 30, 2022.
Nickelodeon to Premiere New 'Transformers: EarthSpark' Episodes on February 17
Catch brand new episodes of Transformers: EarthSpark, premiering Friday, February 17 from 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promo below!
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. - Classified: G.H.O.S.T. Special Agent Schloder pursues Twitch after mistaking her for a Deception. Meanwhile, Dot is put through G.H.O.S.T. orientation, where she learns that her employer's intentions may not be what they seem. (#105)
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. - Traditions: Robby backs out of Alex's traditional Wakwak hunt, so Alex shares his family history with Bumblebee, while Twitch, eager to gain her own traditions, encounters "Dad2" - Wheeljack. (#106)
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Host-a-Palooza: Nickelodeon to Premiere New 'The Patrick Star Show' Episode on February 17
Nickelodeon will premiere the brand new The Patrick Star Show episode "Host-a-Palooza" on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)!
In the all-new new The Patrick Star Show episode "Host-a-Palooza," when Patrick gets injured, his family members take turns hosting the show. (#115B.)
Watch the SpongeBob SquarePants Universe, including Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.
Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!
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
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
Originally published: February 15, 2023.
Fantasy Football | Official Trailer | Paramount+ Latin America
Fantasy Football | Trailer Oficial | Paramount+ Latinoamérica
¿Y si con un videojuego pudieras controlar lo que sucede en cualquier deporte? 😱 Fantasy Football, disponible ahora en Paramount+! ParamountPlus.com.
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Worldwide Privacy Tour | New Episode Preview | SOUTH PARK | South Park Studios
New Episode Preview: A Dumb Prince and His Stupid Wife - SOUTH PARK - South Park Studios
Kyle complains about a dumb prince and his stupid wife in the all-new episode, titled “Worldwide Privacy Tour” premiering Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00p ET/PT on Comedy Central.
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The Flatshare | Free Full Episode | Episode 1 'Meet Cute' | Paramount+ UK & Ireland
The Flatshare | Free Full Episode | Episode 1 'Meet Cute' | Paramount+ UK & Ireland
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Watch episode one of The Flatshare, a series adapted from Beth O'Leary's bestselling novel, starring Anthony Welsh and Jessica Brown Findlay, right here, for free.
Two cash-strapped London twenty somethings (Welsh, Findlay) share a bed, the catch is - they have never met and, if their plan works out, they never will. But as the Post-it Notes start to fly, each gets unexpectedly drawn into the other's messy, complex life.
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Episode 1, Meet Cute: After a brutal breakup, journalist Tiffany agrees to timeshare a bed with hospice nurse Leon. In theory, they'll never have to meet. But as the Post-its start to fly, things get complicated.
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SkyShowtime Announces Big Programming Line-Up – Including Spanish Language Originals – Ahead of Launches in Spain and Andorra
SkyShowtime announces big programming line-up – including Spanish language originals – ahead of launches in Spain and Andorra
New European streaming service will be available from 28 February 2023 in Spain and Andorra
Final launches complete the roll-out of SkyShowtime across Europe, bringing a diverse selection of incredible entertainment, including new, exclusive and original series from the world’s greatest studios
SkyShowtime celebrates launches with an amazing half price for life offer
SkyShowtime - the next great streaming service for Europe - will complete its successful European roll-out in 2023, bringing its premium offering to its final markets of Spain and Andorra on 28 February. The streaming service, which received full regulatory approval in February of 2022, will have launched across more than 20 markets in just five months.
SkyShowtime launches in Spain and Andorra at a cost of just 5.99 EURO per month, and for a limited time only, new customers who sign up via skyshowtime.com will receive 50 percent off the standard monthly subscription price – for life. This means customers taking advantage of the offer would pay a market beating price of 2.99 EURO per month.
Featuring thousands of hours of quality entertainment for the whole family, SkyShowtime customers will have access to new and exclusive series, originals, award-winning movies, kids and family content and a selection of iconic library titles and box sets from Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Sky Studios and Peacock - all streaming in one place.
Customers in Spain and Andorra will be able to watch the first two SkyShowtime Originals hitting the service exclusively just after launch - the highly anticipated Bosé (streaming from 3 March) and Los Enviados, both produced by Paramount.
Additionally, subscribers will have access to a diverse selection of SkyShowtime exclusive series including: 1883, 1923, A Friend of the Family, American Gigolo, Funny Woman, Halo, Law & Order Seasons 21 and 22, Let The Right One In, Mayor of Kingstown, Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin, Souls, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, The Calling, The Fear Index, The Great Game, The Midwich Cuckoos, The Offer, The Rising, The Undeclared War, Tulsa King, Vampire Academy and Yellowstone.
SkyShowtime will also feature award-winning and popular films such as, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Despicable Me franchise, the Fast & Furious franchise, Mamma Mia!, Mission: Impossible franchise, the Star Trek film franchise, the Jurassic franchise, and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
Customers in Spain and Andorra will be able to look forward to future releases including A Town Called Malice, Fatal Attraction, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Lioness and Rabbit Hole which will be coming to the service following the launch.
SkyShowtime will also be the new and exclusive home for 21 original series from HBO Max Europe. These include well-known, critically-acclaimed shows and fan favourites from across SkyShowtime's markets as well as three all-new series that will debut as SkyShowtime Originals. In Spain, SkyShowtime will premiere the second season of Por H o Por B, which will be branded as a SkyShowtime Original. The first season of Por H o Por B will also be on the service along with Foodie Love, Todo Lo Otro and Sin Novedad.
SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan said: “We are extremely excited to bring SkyShowtime to Spain and Andorra and build on our successful launches in 20 other markets. In the space of just twelve months, we will have completed the roll out of Europe's next great streaming service. We are also thrilled to launch SkyShowtime Originals beginning in Spain with two brilliant new series, Bosé and Los Enviados. We are committed to bringing new audiences entertainment they will love at a great price, including an exceptional launch offer of half price for life.”
Raquel Berzosa Regional General Manager for Iberia said: “SkyShowtime is launching in Spain with an incredible line-up of series and movies at a very competitive price. We are bringing our customers the very best selection – both in terms of variety and volume - of global entertainment, as well as hugely exciting local productions with our SkyShowtime Originals.”
SkyShowtime will be available for 5.99 EURO for direct-to-consumer via the website: www.skyshowtime.com and via the SkyShowtime app on Apple iOS, tvOS, Android devices, Android TV, Google Chromecast, LG TV, and Samsung.
SkyShowtime's "Half Price for Life" offer is available for a limited time only and is subject to terms and conditions: https://www.skyshowtime.com/es/terms/offers https://www.skyshowtime.com/ad/terms/offers
The launches follow SkyShowtime’s much-anticipated arrival into Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, in September; the Netherlands and Portugal in October; and Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia in December. Today, SkyShowtime continues its expansion into Central & Eastern Europe launching in Albania, Czechia, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.
For further information on Bosé and Los Enviados:
Bosé is a biopic that follows the intense and dramatic life of legendary singer-songwriter Miguel Bosé. Surrounded by a halo of mystery, Miguel Bosé has always been very private. For the first time, the series breaks down the walls revealing the singer-songwriter’s strengths and weaknesses, giving the audiences an intimate look into his life. Each episode focuses on a different Miguel Bosé song and journeys through flashbacks to pivotal moments in the artist's lifespan. The present-day timeline in the series takes place during the promotion of his multi-platinum album “Papito,” a special moment for Miguel personally when he decides to make a long-delayed dream come true: to be a father. Bosé stars José Pastor and Iván Sánchez, who portray Miguel Bosé in different moments of his life.
Los Enviados tells the mission of two priests from the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the Vatican team in charge of verifying and studying miracles of potential saints, who are sent to Mexico to verify alleged miraculous healings of another clergyman known for performing them in a mental institution. As soon as they arrive in Mexico City, they receive the news that the priest they are looking for has disappeared without a trace. Their lives and their faith are taken to the limit when they discover a psychiatric colony, located on the suburbs of the town that seems to hide more than one secret: a mystery buried for decades that underlies each inhabitant of the town. The original series features an all-star cast, including Luis Gerardo Méndez (Narcos: Mexico, Charlie’s Angels), Miguel Ángel Silvestre (Narcos, Sense8), Irene Azuela (Sense8), and Miguel Rodarte (Narcos: Mexico).
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Website: www.skyshowtime.com
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About SkyShowtime
SkyShowtime is Europe’s next great streaming service, launching across over 20 markets encompassing over 90 million households. Now available in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden. Andorra and Spain will launch on 28 February 2023.
A joint venture of Comcast and Paramount Global, SkyShowtime brings the best entertainment, movies, and original series from the iconic brands of Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Sky Studios, and Peacock. SkyShowtime will also be the home to a number of exclusive local productions, as well as SkyShowtime Original series.
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Originally published: February 15, 2023.