Nickelodeon India has acquired the rights to the third season of the popular animated series Zig & Sharko, a French animated slapstick comedy television series that chronicles the conflict between Zig, a hungry brown hyena, and Sharko, a great white shark, who live on a volcanic island, in addition to renewing the rights to the show’s first two seasons! The deal builds on Nick India's long-standing partnership with French animation studio Xilam Animation, and follows the the third seasons' successful debut at MIPCOM 2018.


On the high seas, the beach or an ocean liner, Zig, a island-bound hungry hyena has one thing in mind: dining on Marina, the carefree mermaid. With help from Bernie, a genius hermit-crab, he comes up with the zaniest plans to capture and get to his paws her…but that’s forgetting Marina's devoted pal Sharko, the shark with rippling muscles who will do anything to rescue and protect his mermaid honey!


Zig & Sharko is created and directed by Olivier Jean-Marie and produced by Xilam Animation (Oggy & the Cockroaches). The series made its debut on Canal+ in France on December 21, 2010, followed by its debut on Nickelodeon in India during early 2011. The first two seasons feature 52 x 30' / 156 X 7’ episodes.

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Update (2/12) - Nickelodeon Benelux has crowned nine-year-old vlogger Isa van Uden as the winner of De Viral Fabriek season two! Coached by Mark Hoekx, Isa beat seven other teams of young YouTubers to clinch the title. Full details below! Congrats Isa!

Nickelodeon Benelux has once again teamed up with popular YouTube stars for a second season of the networks hit weekly competition series De Viral Fabriek (The Viral Factory), set to premiere at 6:00pm uur on Sunday 7th October 2018 on Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) and Belgium (België; Flanders)! The second season will be presented by Nienke van Dijk and Jasper Publie.


Who doesn't dream of becoming the next big YouTuber, coached along the way by some of today's most popular YouTubers? In Nickelodeon's De Viral Fabriek, eight new teams of young YouTubers will compete with some of the biggest Dutch and Belgian YouTubers!

Following the broadcast of each weeks episode, the battle will continue online, when the contestants place their vlogs on Nickelodeon Nederland's official YouTube channel. Each weeks winner will be determined by the number of likes viewers give each video. The winning kids will then go on to compete against each other in the big live final on Sunday 2nd December 2018, where one lucky winner will win the grand prize: A professional camera package and training from a YouTube professional on how they can build their own successful YouTube channel!

One of the eight teams competing on De Viral Fabriek season two is comprised of Ambachtse Aniek and Ju-lieke, who were selected to compete on the show out from lots of contestant applications.

For the last two weeks, the two young girls from Drechtsteden, in the company of a well-known YouTuber and a Nickelodeon camera crew, we spotted in Drechtsteden. Aniek Groenewout and Ju-lieke Snijders are two enthusiastic vloggers. They continuously film and vlog, but there is still little home-made content produced by them on the internet. Editing the raw film material is something that the girls still find difficult. When Nickelodeon was looking for new contestants for the The Viral Factory season two, the decision to sign up was quickly made. Because how can you learn how to YouTube better than from real YouTubers? The ladies recorded a movie and sent it in. After an selection period, the pair were eventually chosen as one of the 8 participating teams.

De Viral Fabriek has been nominated for a Gouden Stuiver award, the audience prize for the best youth programme. De Viral Fabriek season one was presented by

The Viral Factory is nominated for a Gouden Stuiver for the best youth program.

More information about De Viral Fabriek can be found at http://www.nickelodeon.nl/shows/3723 and http://www.nickelodeon.be/shows/3723.

Update (6/10) - Below is Nickelodeon Benelux's official press release announcing the exciting news, via TVvisie!:

YouTubers Mark Hoekx en Royalistiq coachen Jong YouTube talent in 'De Viral Fabriek'

zaterdag 6 oktober 2018


Dit najaar krijgt nieuw, jong Youtube-talent weer de kans om gecoacht te worden door de populairste YouTubers van dit moment in het Viacom/Nickelodeon programma 'De Viral Fabriek'.

Tijdens de afleveringen volgen we de deelnemers die, onder leiding van hun coach, een video maken met maar één doel: viral gaan! Onder leiding van 8 van de grootste YouTubers van Nederland en België gaan kids de strijd met elkaar aan.

'De Viral Fabriek' wordt gepresenteerd door Nienke van Dijk en Vlaamse co-host Jasper Publie. De Vlaamse YouTube sterren Morgane Eyletten en Just Jade coachen de deelnemende kids, samen met hun Nederlandse collega's: Mark Hoekx, Royalistiq, Cromotag, Femke Meines, Jill en Bokado. Just Jade komt zelfs weer terug voor het tweede seizoen!


De strijd gaat online verder

Na de TV-uitzending gaat de strijd online verder wanneer de deelnemers hun vlog op het Nickelodeon YouTube-kanaal plaatsen, waar de winnaar van de week bepaald wordt door het aantal likes op de video door de kijkers. Hierna strijden de winnende kids per aflevering tegen elkaar tot de grote live finale. De prijs? Een professioneel camerapakket en een professionele YouTube-training om zo hun eigen kanaal op te bouwen.

Vorig seizoen haalde 'De Viral Fabriek' meer dan 2 miljoen views op YouTube. Dit aankomende seizoen start weer met een aantal veelbelovende duels tussen de YouTube sterren, met de allereerste aflevering op 7 oktober waarin de coaches en kids leren elkaar kennen! Vervolgens gaan de battles van start:

Aflevering 2 (zondag 14 oktober): Jill tegen Mark Hoekx
Aflevering 3 (zondag 21 oktober): Royalistiq tegen Femke Meines
Aflevering 4 (zondag 28 oktober): Cromotag tegen Morgane Eyletten
Aflevering 5 (zondag 4 november): Bokado tegen Just Jade

Daarna vinden de halve finales plaats en op zondag 2 december vindt de spannende live finale plaats om 18.00 uur.

TikTok!

Nieuw dit seizoen is het TikTok-duo Sara Dol (1,4 miljoen TikTokfans) en Casper Feddema (240.000 TikTokfans). Zij dagen ons presentatie duo Nienke en Jasper uit voor een echte TikTok-challenge: meer dan 40.000 likes halen met 7 video’s. Het verliezende duo moet in de finale op 2 december een vieze opdracht doen. Wie redt die +40.000 likes?

'De Viral Fabriek', vanaf zondag 7 oktober iedere zondag om 18.00 uur op Nickelodeon. Meteen na de uitzending kun je de viral video’s van de deelnemers bekijken op het YouTube kanaal van Nickelodeon.

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From Ambacht.net:

Aniek en Ju-lieke in De Viral Fabriek van Nickelodeon

HENDRIK-IDO-AMBACHT - Twee meiden uit de Drechtsteden in De Viral Fabriek van Nickelodeon. In het nieuwe seizoen van de Viral Fabriek vormen de Ambachtse Aniek en Ju-lieke, samen met een bekende YouTuber, 1 van de 8 teams. Uit heel veel aanmeldingen werden zij geselecteerd voor seizoen 2 van het programma dat vanaf 7 oktober weer elke week bij Nickelodeon te zien zal zijn.

De laatste weken waren de 2 jongedames al, in het gezelschap van een bekende Youtuber en van een cameraploeg van Nickelodeon, op verschillende plaatsen in de Drechtsteden te zien. Aniek Groenewout en Ju-lieke Snijders zijn enthousiaste vloggers. Tenminste dat ligt eraan hoe je het bekijkt. Ze filmen en vloggen voortdurend, maar toch is er nog maar weinig eigengemaakt materiaal op internet te vinden. Het bewerken van het ruwe filmmateriaal is iets wat de dames nog moeilijk vinden. Toen Nickelodeon nieuwe kandidaten voor de Viral fabriek zocht was de stap om zich aan te melden dan ook snel gezet. Want hoe kan je dit nou beter leren dan van echte YouTubers. De dames namen een filmpje op en stuurden dit in. Na een spannende periode werden zij uiteindelijk gekozen als een van de 8 deelnemende teams.

In het tweede seizoen van Nickelodeon’s wekelijkse show De Viral Fabriek gaat nieuw, jong YouTube-talent opnieuw de strijd met elkaar aan onder leiding van acht van de grootste Nederlandse en Belgische YouTubers.

Na de tv-uitzending gaat de strijd online verder wanneer de deelnemers hun ‘vlog’ op het Nickelodeon YouTube-kanaal plaatsen. De winnaar van de week wordt bepaald door het aantal likes van de kijkers op de video. Hierna strijden de winnende kids per aflevering tegen elkaar tot de grote live finale op 2 december.

Uiteindelijk gaat het niet alleen maar om de eer. De winnaar wordt ook nog eens de eigenaar van een professioneel camerapakket en een YouTube-training om zo hun eigen kanaal op te bouwen.

De Viral Fabriek is genomineerd voor een Gouden Stuiver, de publieksprijs voor het beste jeugdprogramma en wordt gepresenteerd door Nienke van Dijk en Jasper Publie.

De Viral Fabriek is vanaf 7 oktober iedere zondag om 18.00 uur te zien op Nickelodeon.

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Also, from De Kombinatie:

Ambachtse vlogsters in De Viral Fabriek

In het nieuwe seizoen van de Viral Fabriek vormen de Ambachtse Aniek en Ju-lieke, samen met een bekende YouTuber, 1 van de 8 teams. Uit heel veel aanmeldingen werden zij geselecteerd voor seizoen 2 van het programma dat vanaf 7 oktober weer elke week bij Nickelodeon te zien zal zijn.

H.I.Ambacht - De laatste weken waren de twee jongedames al, in het gezelschap van een bekende Youtuber en van een cameraploeg van Nickelodeon, op verschillende plaatsen in de Drechtsteden te zien. Aniek Groenewout en Ju-lieke Snijders zijn enthousiaste vloggers. Tenminste dat ligt eraan hoe je het bekijkt. Ze filmen en vloggen voortdurend, maar toch is er nog maar weinig eigengemaakt materiaal op internet te vinden. Het bewerken van het ruwe filmmateriaal is iets wat de dames nog moeilijk vinden. Toen Nickelodeon nieuwe kandidaten voor de Viral fabriek zocht was de stap om zich aan te melden dan ook snel gezet. Want hoe kan je dit nou beter leren dan van echte YouTubers. De dames namen een filmpje op en stuurden dit in. Na een spannende periode werden zij uiteindelijk gekozen als een van de acht deelnemende teams.

Jong talent

In het tweede seizoen van Nickelodeon's wekelijkse show De Viral Fabriek gaat nieuw, jong YouTube-talent opnieuw de strijd met elkaar aan onder leiding van acht van de grootste Nederlandse en Belgische YouTubers.

Na de tv-uitzending gaat de strijd online verder wanneer de deelnemers hun 'vlog' op het Nickelodeon YouTube-kanaal plaatsen. De winnaar van de week wordt bepaald door het aantal likes van de kijkers op de video. Hierna strijden de winnende kids per aflevering tegen elkaar tot de grote live finale op 2 december.

Eigen kanaal

Uiteindelijk gaat het niet alleen maar om de eer. De winnaar wordt ook nog eens de eigenaar van een professioneel camerapakket en een YouTube-training om zo hun eigen kanaal op te bouwen.

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Also, from Ambacht.net:

Femke Meines coacht Aniek en Ju-Lieke in de Viral Fabriek


HENDRIK-IDO-AMBACHT - Eindelijk weten ze wie hun coach wordt in de Viral Fabriek. De Ambachtse Aniek en Ju-lieke vormen in het nieuwe seizoen van de Viral Fabriek, samen met een Femke Meines, 1 van de 8 deelnemende teams. Uit heel veel aanmeldingen werden zij geselecteerd voor seizoen 2 van het programma dat vanaf 7 oktober weer elke week bij Nickelodeon te zien is.

In de aflevering van 7 oktober was te zien dat Aniek Groenewout en Ju-Lieke Snijders werden uitgekozen door coach Femke Meines. Femke is bij het grote publiek bekend geworden door haar winst in 2012 van het Junior Songfestival. Daarna begon ze te acteren en kreeg steeds meer volgers op haar YouTube kanaal. Inmiddels hebben de twee 9-jarige meiden, samen met hun coach Femke, in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht en directe omgeving hun viral video opgenomen.

Per aflevering strijden steeds twee teams tegen elkaar. De video van Femke, Aniek en Ju-Lieke is te zien in de uitzending van zondag 21 oktober. Direct na de tv-uitzending gaat de strijd nog 3 dagen online verder wanneer de beide teams hun ‘vlog’ op het Nickelodeon YouTube-kanaal plaatsen. De winnaar van de week wordt bepaald door het aantal likes van de kijkers op hun YouTube video. Een van de twee teams gaat door naar de volgende aflevering en maken opnieuw een viral video. De winnende teams strijden steeds weer tegen elkaar tot uiteindelijk de grote live finale op 2 december.

Het gaat niet alleen maar om de eer. De winnaar wordt ook nog eens de eigenaar van een professioneel camerapakket en een YouTube-training om zo hun eigen kanaal op te bouwen.

Kijk dus zondag 21 oktober om 18.00 uur op Nickelodeon naar de Viral Fabriek en stem, direct na de uitzending, massaal online op de video van de Ambachtse meiden en help ze een ronde verder. Stemmen kan t/m woensdag 24 oktober.


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Also, from bd.nl:

Vlogster Isa van Uden in halve finale Viral Fabriek

DEN DUNGEN - Isa van Uden (9) uit Den Dungen is door naar de halve finale van de Viral Fabriek. Op spectaculaire wijze wist ze in haar vlog van een auto een vouwpakketje te maken.


En die vlog leverde duizenden ‘duimpjes’ op. Genoeg voor een halve finale-plek bij het programma Viral Fabriek dat Nickelodeon uitzendt. Op zondag 11 november is Isa ‘s avonds weer te zien. Dan mogen mensen ook weer stemmen op haar nieuwe vlog die zich afspeelt in een supermarkt.

Tot en met 14 november kunnen kijkers hun stem uitbrengen. Als de Dungense vlogster daar goed scoort, mag ze naar de finale op 2 december.

Isa van Uden heeft inmiddels 5000 flyers besteld. Daarmee houdt ze een winactie. Als ze door gaat naar de finale, en mensen hebben via de winactie gestemd, maken ze kans om mee naar de tv-finale te mogen.

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From TVvisie:

Spannende finale van 'De Viral Fabriek' tussen Royalistiq, Cromotag en Mark Hoekx

De afgelopen weken hebben 8 Youtube sterren met hun teams van jong talent gestreden om de finaleplaatsen van het Viacom/Nickelodeon programma de 'Viral Fabriek'!

Dit seizoen worden de talenten gecoached door Mark Hoekx, Royalistiq, Cromotag, Femke Meines, Morgane Eyletten, Jill, Bokado en Just Jade! De presentatie is in handen van hosts Nienke van Dijk en Jasper Publie.

Afgelopen zondag werd bekend dat Royalistiq met Thimo en Rianne en Cromotag met Dirk en Dré het in de finale tegen elkaar gaan opnemen. De wildcard is naar Mark Hoekx en Isa gegaan. Deze 3 teams staan samen in de spannende live finale. Ook wordt in de finale bekendgemaakt of Jasper en Nienke hun TikTok challenge - meer dan 40.000 likes halen - winnen tegen Sara Dol en Casper Feddema! Tijdens de uitzending moet het verliezende duo een smerige opdracht uitvoeren...

In de afgelopen weken zijn er door de Nickelodeon kijkers meer dan 100.000 likes uitgebracht op 'De Viral Fabriek' filmpjes op YouTube, om te bepalen wie er in de finale moest komen. Naast de coaches hielpen dit seizoen andere bekende Nederlanders de kandidaten met het maken van de video's, waaronder Kaylee (finaliste 'The Voice Kids') en de populaire artiest Bizzey. De viral met de meeste kijkers is (tot nu toe) de auto prank van Royalistiq met meer dan 348.000 kijkers (and counting).

De vakjury bestaande uit: YouTuber Furtjuh (Rutger Vink), Nickelodeon directeur Victor Coolman en talent manager Jules Braakman, kiest uit de 3 finalisten de winnaar. De jury kijkt onder andere naar de originaliteit, creativiteit en presentatie van de teams en filmpjes. Het winnende team ontvangt een professioneel vlogpakket en een reis naar Egypte met TUI om een vakantieviral te maken.

'De Viral Fabriek' beschikt over een uniek crossmediaal aspect: het bedenken en maken van de filmpjes kun je zien op TV zender Nickelodeon, maar het eindresultaat is alleen te vinden op YouTube, waar kinderen met het geven van likes kunnen bepalen wie er door gaat naar de volgende ronde. In het tweede seizoen ontvingen alle Viral Fabriek filmpjes samen tot nu toe al meer dan 1,2 miljoen views.

Het eerste seizoen van 'De Viral Fabriek' behoorde tot de laatste 3 genomineerden van de Gouden Stuiver 2018.

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Also, from Omroep Brabant:

Isa (9) wint vlogwedstrijd van Nickelodeon: 'Ik vind het heel leuk om voor de camera te staan'


DEN DUNGEN - Vlogster Isa van Uden (9) uit Den Dungen is de beste jonge vlogster van Nederland. Ze won zondag een wedstrijd van televisiezender Nickelodeon. "Ik ben superblij dat ik vandaag gewonnen heb, het was best spannend. De concurrentie was ook heel goed."

Acht maanden geleden plaatste Isa op haar eigen YouTube-kanaal haar eerste vlog. "Ik vind het heel leuk om voor de camera te staan. Ik kan zo verschillende dingen aan de kijkende kinderen laten zien."

Duizenden kinderen hadden zich aangemeld voor de wedstrijd van De Viralfabriek, acht kandidaten werden geselecteerd. Na verschillende filmpjes en stemrondes, bleven drie kandidaten over.

In haar eerste vlog sloopte Isa een auto, in de tweede vlog ging ze met een quad de supermarkt in. In de winnende vlog speelde ze samen met haar coach een scene uit de film Home Alone na. De rode draad: in al haar filmpjes toont ze dat ze niet klein en schattig is, zoals mensen vaak denken als ze haar zien, maar een stoer meisje.







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Also, from Omroep Brabant:

Isa (9) wint vlogwedstrijd Nickelodeon: 'Ik ben niet klein en schattig!'


DEN DUNGEN - Het was gruwelijk spannend zondag voor Isa van Uden uit Den Dungen. Ze deed mee aan de vlogwedstrijd van Nickelodeon. Na het maken van drie professionele video's kwam ze van de 2000 deelnemers als beste uit de bus. Isa: "Ik vind het leuk om dingen te slopen en films te maken. En dat heb ik ook gedaan bij Nickelodeon."

De rode draad: in al haar filmpjes toont ze dat ze niet klein en schattig is, zoals mensen vaak denken als ze haar zien, maar juist een stoer meisje. "Het was echt een gaaf avontuur. Het begon met een filmpje en nu heb ik gewonnen", vertelt ze terwijl ze aan de taart zit. "En het leuke vind ik dat ik alles zelf bedacht en geregeld heb."

Prijzen

Trots laat Isa al haar prijzen zien: "Ik heb een vlogcamera gekregen, een set lampen, een Nickelodeonpakket en een reis naar Egypte." Daar gaat ze samen met haar moeder en YouTuber Mark Hoekx heen. Hij coachte haar tijdens de wedstrijd.

Mark: "Ik heb vooral gelet op haar expressies. Dat ze genoeg energie overbrengt in haar video's en dat ze zichzelf blijft. Dat heeft ze goed gedaan."

Winnende vlog

In haar eerste vlog sloopte Isa een auto, in de tweede vlog ging ze met een quad de supermarkt in. In de winnende vlog speelde ze samen met haar coach een scène uit de film Home Alone na.

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Also, from BD.nl:

Isa (9) wint vlogreis naar piramides en Toetachamon


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DEN DUNGEN - Isa van Uden (9) uit Den Dungen is helemaal in de wolken. Samen met haar begeleider, de beroemde vlogger Mark Hoekx, won ze de finale van de vlogwedstrijd bij de Viral Fabriek van Nickelodeon.

Een jubelstemming in huize Van Uden in Den Dungen. En ook op basisschool De Wegwijzer waar de kinderen van groep zes aan de gebakjes zitten. Zo gek is dat niet. Want klasgenootje Isa van Uden (9) is ineens een meer dan lokale beroemdheid geworden en won in de finale van Nickelodeons Viral Fabriek een vlogreis naar Egypte én een vette, nieuwe vlogcamera om mee te filmen.

Afgelopen weekeinde tijdens de finale van de Viral Fabriek van Nickelodeon, stond ze te trillen op haar benen. En plots was daar die bak groene slijm die over haar werd uitgestort. Het zit nog een beetje achter haar oren en in het bosje rozen dat ze kreeg.

Maar die bak slijm, dat betekende dat ze de finale had gewonnen en eerste was geworden, vóór Timo en Rianne en vóór Dirk en Dré. Als finale-vlog had ze een prachtig filmpje opgenomen dat een soort ‘Home Alone-stempel’ droeg. ,,Niets is Isa te gek”, zegt haar begeleider en beroemde vlogger Mark Hoekx. ,,Ze regelde politieauto’s, een villa en ik was natuurlijk het haasje als inbreker. Ik mocht spreekwoordelijk de verfblikken, meel en groen slijm over me heen krijgen”, lacht hij.

Het bleek voor de vakjury het winnende filmpje. De baas van Nickelodeon, een afvaardiging van Million Faces en Rutger Vink beoordeelden de drie finale-kandidaten en hun likes op internet.

Voor Isa gaat nu een volgende stap in haar vlog-carrièrre beginnen. Want ze mag binnenkort in een commercial van KLM optreden. En, hoe gaaf is dat wel niet, eind deze maand vliegt ze met haar moeder Judith en vlogger Mark Hoekx naar Egypte. Een complete filmploeg van Nickelodeon reist achter haar aan. Dit om tv-opnames van Isa te maken in een luxe resort voor de populaire kinderzender.

Ook de gemeente Sint-Michielsgestel laat zich niet onbetuigd. Burgemeester Jan Pommer heeft al een felicitatiebrief laten bezorgen. Bovendien wordt ze uitgenodigd om als jonge vlogger in januari te gaan vloggen over duurzaamheid, als Gestel haar duurzaamheidsconferentie houdt.

Moeder Judith is er maar druk mee. Ze sjouwt met gebakjes naar de Wegwijzer en verwelkomt tv-ploegen en schenkt koffie. Ondertussen is thuis de kerstboom al opgezet en moeten de koffers van zolder. Op naar Egypte. ,,Mark Hoekx heeft Isa zo fijn begeleid. Hij haalde zelfs in Amsterdam kleding op en bracht die bij ons thuis. Echt geweldig hoe hij haar ondersteunt.”

Op de Wegwijzer wordt Isa ingehaald als een jonge held. Een mooier uithangbord voor het aanwakkeren van jong talent kun je als school immers niet hebben.

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Also from BD.nl:

Kijk hoe Isa (9) boef te grazen neemt en wint

DEN DUNGEN - Gruwelijk spannend was het. Maar uiteindelijk kwamen de gouden snippers en dat flinke billboard met de tekst ‘Vakantie Viral naar Egypte’ in handen van die kleine Dungense dame Isa van Uden (9). Ze won van 1999 andere vloggers in Nederland de vlogwedstrijd van de Viral Fabriek op Nickelodeon.

Als winnaar mag ze een hele 'dikke, vette camera’ mee naar huis nemen, waarmee ze nog professioneler filmpjes kan maken voor haar YouTube-kanaal.

Na de halve finale kwam ze met een wildcard richting finale. En die was afgelopen weekeinde, waar ze dus als grote winnaar uit de bus kwam.

Voordat ze aan de wedstrijd begon, vertelde ze Brabants Dagblad dat ze een boek onder haar kussen heeft liggen en er vaak in leest. Dat boek heet 'Hoe word ik beroemd.’ Dat boek kan nu in de prullenbak. Want inmiddels is Isa een tv-bekendheid. En in ieder geval ‘wereldberoemd’ bij haar op school en in Den Dungen.

Bekijk hier de finale-video van Isa.




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Aye, aye, captain: the rights to The Krusty Krab, the fast-food establishment featured in Nickelodeon's hit animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, belong to Viacom Inc. and not to a Texas restaurateur hoping to open a seafood chain with that name.


The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 on Tuesday (22nd May 2018) that Viacom deserves trademark protection for The Krusty Krab, and that IJR Capital Investments LLC and its owner Javier Ramos cannot use it for their restaurants.

Circuit Judge Priscilla Owen wrote that Viacom proved that diners would likely be confused if IJR used the name The Krusty Krab, the restaurant located in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom where SpongeBob works as a fry cook.


She also said while Viacom had not registered “The Krusty Krab” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the name was important enough to the SpongeBob series to deserve trademark protection, despite not being the title.

Owen said The Krusty Krab has appeared in 166 of 203 SpongeBob episodes since its 1999 premiere on Viacom’s Nickelodeon network, as well as in two feature films.

She said that made it like the Daily Planet, the newspaper that employed Clark Kent in Superman, and the orange General Lee muscle car from The Dukes of Hazzard, both of which received trademark protection in earlier court rulings.

“In the minds of consumers, The Krusty Krab identifies the source of products, which is Viacom, the creator of the SpongeBob SquarePants fictional universe and its inhabitants,” Owen wrote.

A lawyer for IJR and Ramos did not immediately respond to requests for comment by Reuters.

Ramos claimed not to have heard of The Krusty Krab when he began fishing for a name, and chose it after checking Google and finding no restaurants using that name.

Viacom and its lawyers also did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Tuesday’s decision by the New Orleans-based appeals court, which upheld an April 2017 dismissal by U.S. District Judge Gray Miller in Houston.

The case is Viacom International Inc v IJR Capital Investments LLC, 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 17-20334.

Also, from Courthouse News Service:

Fifth Circuit Rules for Viacom in ‘Krusty Krab’ Restaurant Case

(CN) – Viacom has established trademark rights to the fictional restaurant The Krusty Krab where animated chef SpongeBob SquarePants is known for dishing out tasty burgers, the Fifth Circuit affirmed Tuesday, so an aspiring restaurateur cannot use the name for seafood diners.

Viacom executives could never have imagined how successful its “SpongeBob SquarePants” series would become when it debuted on its Nickelodeon network in 1999.

Featuring a hyperactive sponge who lives in a pineapple in the seafloor town of Bikini Bottom with his pet snail Gary, the show has been the most-watched animated TV series for 15 consecutive years, spawned two movies that grossed $470 million at the box office, and inspired an eponymous musical that premiered on Broadway last December.

The Krusty Krab restaurant is central to the show. It appears in more than 80 percent of the episodes and Viacom has made millions of dollars on licensed products that bear the name, mainly aquarium figurines and children’s play sets.

Viacom sued IJR Capital Investment LLC for trademark infringement in Houston federal court in January 2016 when it learned that IJR’s owner Javier Ramos Jr. was planning to open seafood restaurants in Los Angeles and Houston called The Krusty Krab, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had approved his application to use the name.

Ramos’ attorney Christopher Schaefer, with the Houston firm Knobloch and Tripp, told the Fifth Circuit in February that Ramos got the name from the crust that sticks to crabs when they are put in a seafood boil.

Ramos’ friend Ivan Murillo suggested calling the restaurant Crusted Crab, which evolved into The Krusty Krab, though Ramos testified in a deposition that he saw The Krusty Krab on “SpongeBob SquarePants” during an online search before filing his trademark application.

Ramos assumed he was in the clear because Viacom had not registered the mark, and his research did not locate an actual restaurant that used the mark.

But U.S. District Judge Gray Miller sided with Viacom in January 2017. He cited Fifth Circuit precedent that “ownership of a trademark is established by use, not by registration,” and found IJR’s use of the name “creates a likelihood of confusion” that consumers would believe Viacom had licensed it to IJR.

To win a federal trademark infringement claim, a company must prove it has a protectable ownership interest in the mark and that a defendant’s use of the mark is likely to confuse consumers that there is an affiliation.

IJR appealed to the Fifth Circuit. Schaefer, its attorney, argued at the February appeal hearing that Viacom cannot trademark an ornamental backdrop in a cartoon show.

The litigation stalled Ramos’ business plans, so he had not yet chosen a theme and décor for his restaurants before the February hearing.

Schaefer played up this point. He claimed it would have a chilling effect on business owners if they could be held liable for infringement for doing nothing more than filing an intent-to-use trademark application.

The attorney also lobbied for a jury trial. He said if IJR’s restaurants did not have the same color scheme, or anything at all relating to SpongeBob, nobody would presume that a Krusty Krab restaurant was connected to the TV show.

But the Fifth Circuit on Tuesday affirmed the lower court’s finding of trademark infringement on summary judgment pleadings, precluding the need for a jury trial.

The three-judge panel compared the dispute to Warner Bros. v. Gay Toys Inc., a 1981 ruling in which the Second Circuit held that trademark protection can extend to elements of a successful TV show.

The Second Circuit in that case barred a company from selling toy models of the General Lee, an orange 1969 Dodge Charger with a Confederate flag painted on its roof that was featured in the TV series “Dukes of Hazzard,” which ran on CBS from 1979 to 1985.

Just like the General Lee, The Krusty Krab deserves trademark protection, U.S. Circuit Judge Priscilla Owen wrote for the panel in a unanimous 28-page opinion.

“The mark is integral to ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ as it appears in over 80% of episodes, plays a prominent role in the SpongeBob films and musical, and is featured online, in video games and on licensed merchandise,” Owen wrote.

She added, “The Krusty Krab’s central role in the multi-billion dollar SpongeBob franchise is strong evidence that it is recognized in itself an indication of Viacom’s licensed goods and television services.”

Asked if Ramos had chosen another name for his restaurant chain, and how close he is to launching the business, Schaefer said his client is reviewing his legal and business options to decide the best course of action.

“Ramos deserved a chance to defend his unique use of the words ‘Krusty Krab’ as distinct from the fictional cartoon backdrop. However, he could not because he never got the chance to conceive its use,” Schaefer said in a statement.

Viacom praised the order as affirmation of the strength of its trademark.

“We are pleased with the decision to affirm the lower court’s ruling that Viacom’s rights in The Krusty Krab mark are strong and deserve protection from infringement,” its spokesman Alex Rindler said.

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Also, from The Hollywood Reporter (via The Silver Telegram)

Viacom's Victory in 'SpongeBob' Restaurant Dispute Upheld by Appeals Court

"The factors lead inescapably to the conclusion that in the minds of consumers, The Krusty Krab identifies the source of products, which is Viacom, the creator of the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' fictional universe and its inhabitants."
If SpongeBob SquarePants' fictional workplace The Krusty Krab ever becomes a real restaurant, it will require the blessing of Nickelodeon's parent company.

A federal appeals court on Tuesday affirmed Viacom's victory in a dispute over the trademark, finding the company owns a legally protectable mark and there is a likelihood of confusion if another seafood restaurant were to use the name.

Viacom in 2016 sued IJR Capital Investments over its efforts to open a real-life Krusty Krab, claiming the Texas company's use of the moniker was likely to confuse consumers.

The media giant prevailed on a motion for summary judgment with regard to its common law trademark infringement and unfair competition claims last June when U.S. District Judge Gray Miller found that cartoon fans could mistakenly believe Viacom had endorsed the restaurant — especially since its subsidiary Paramount Pictures has licensed its Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. marks for a seafood restaurant chain inspired by Forrest Gump.

IJR appealed, arguing that Viacom doesn't have a valid trademark for The Krusty Krab.

A 5th Circuit Court of Appeals panel found, however, that the fictional restaurant's presence in the fictional world and its lucrative licensing record is enough to establish a valid ownership claim.

The court notes that specific elements from within a television show can receive trademark protection, citing examples like The Daily Planet from Superman and the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard, and that The Krusty Krab is analogous to other protected marks.

"The mark is integral to 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' as it appears in over 80% of episodes, plays a prominent role in the SpongeBob films and musical, and is featured online, in video games, and on licensed merchandise," writes circuit judge Priscilla R. Owen. "The Krusty Krab’s central role in the multi-billion dollar SpongeBob franchise is strong evidence that it is recognized in itself as an indication of origin for Viacom’s licensed goods and television services."

The panel also found that The Krusty Krab mark is distinctive enough to warrant protection. (Read the full decision below.)

"The record clearly shows that The Krusty Krab is a focal point in the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' television series and films, The Krusty Krab has continually been depicted in the advertising and promotion of the franchise over the past eighteen years, and it is used in the sale of products," writes Owen. "The factors lead inescapably to the conclusion that in the minds of consumers, The Krusty Krab identifies the source of products, which is Viacom, the creator of the 'SpongeBob SquarePants' fictional universe and its inhabitants."

The court also found a Krusty Krab restaurant, especially one that uses the unconventional spelling of those words, is likely to confuse consumers — even if that wasn't IJR's intent.

Viacom on Tuesday sent The Hollywood Reporter a statement in response to the decision: “We are pleased with the decision to affirm the lower court’s ruling that Viacom’s rights in The Krusty Krab mark are strong and deserve protection from infringement.”

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Update (4/12): In a similar court case in Russia, a Russian court has ruled that a restaurant's name, "Krusty Pizza" ("Красти пицца"), located in Chelyabinsk does not violate Viacom's Krusty Krab trademark.

Originally published: Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

Additional sources: Google Translate, google.co.uk.

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Peppa Pig and Friends Return to the Big Screen to Celebrate 15 Years of Muddy Puddles with PEPPA PIG: FESTIVAL OF FUN

Ten Brand New and Never-Before-Seen Episodes and Live Action Musical Content will Give Fans One Hour of Peppa Fun Only in Cinemas

Get Ready to Party with 2-Part Episode Special featuring Peppa’s Family and Friends Visiting a Children’s Festival

UK - Join the party in spring 2019 when Entertainment One’s (eOne) beloved preschool series Peppa Pig will be heading back into cinemas nationwide for an all-new big screen adventure to mark the 15 year anniversary of the nation’s favourite little piggy! Set for release from April 2019, Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun is perfectly timed to entertain little ones ahead of the Easter holidays.

The hour-long theatrical release gives preschool audiences 10 brand new and never-before-broadcast episodes featuring a 2-part festival special, complete with new characters and locations. Little piggies can look forward to a whole hour of snorts and giggles with songs to sing along to and dances and movements to join in with; making it the prefect cinema outing for pre-schoolers and all the family to enjoy. Each of the ten brand-new episodes will be connected with never-before-seen interactive entertainment featuring little ones singing and playing along with their favourite onscreen characters.


The new release is part of eOne’s successful My First Cinema Experience format which offers young children a gentle introduction to the cinema for little ones and features the familiar voice talents of Harley Bird (Peppa), Morwenna Banks (Mummy Pig), Richard Ridings (Daddy Pig), Sarah Ann Kennedy (Miss Rabbit) and John Sparkes (narrator).


Peppa Pig My First Cinema Experience took in £3.7 million ($4.7 million) at the U.K. box office in 2017.

Get excited for the upcoming festival season with the release of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun and join Peppa and George in their brand new ‘oink-tastic’ adventures as they dance in the mud at a children’s festival, celebrate Grandpa Pig’s birthday at a restaurant for the first time, and take a trip to the cinema to see Super Potato’s big movie feature.



Peppa Pig airs on Nick Jr. and Viacom’s Channel 5 Milkshake in the U.K., and on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels globally. No date has been set yet for the new Festival of Fun episodes to run on TV, but the expectation is that they will launch next fall. A DVD and download release will have the new instalments as well as the interactive content.

Peppa Pig is created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker and produced by Astley Baker Davies Ltd and Entertainment One (eOne).

The animated preschool show is one of eOne’s key properties. Last year it announced that 117 new episodes were entering production, which will start airing next year and take the total episode count to 381.

Visit http://www.peppapigfestivaloffun.co.uk for more information, and make sure to follow Peppa Pig on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram, and subscribe to the official Peppa Pig YouTube Channel for the latest oink-tastic news, updates, videos and more! #PeppaFestivalOfFun

More Nick:eOne Invites New UK Partners to Peppa Pig’s 15th Anniversary Celebrations!

Sources: The Fan Carpet, Variety; Additional source: Wikipedia.

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NICKELODEON IBERIA ADDS MAGIC & MYSTERY TO LINEUP WITH “THE BUREAU OF MAGICAL THINGS”

Nickelodeon Iberia debuted the first two episodes of the enchanting new live-action series The Bureau of Magical Things, created by Australian television producer Jonathan M. Shiff (H₂O: Just Add Water), on Monday 3rd December 2018 at 19:05 on Nickelodeon Portugal and at 20:05 on Nickelodeon Spain (España)! Following the launch, fans can catch more brand-new episodes of The Bureau of Magical Things daily at 19:05 on Nick Portugal and at 20:05 on Nick España.

The Bureau of Magical Things is locally titled Agencia de Asuntos Mágicos in Spain and O Departamento Das Coisas Mágicas in Portugal.

Filmed in Brisbane and the Gold Coast of Australia, The Bureau of Magical Things combines magic, mystery, and a unique mythology to tell the story of Kyra, an ordinary teenage girl who is caught in a clash between an elf and a fairy then becomes magically transformed. As a “Tri-ling”—part human, part fairy, and part elf—Kyra teams with a group of magical teenagers and learns to use her newfound powers to keep the human world safe from the surprising, funny, and sometimes dangerous effects of magical chaos. But when these young guardians uncover a threat, humans, fairies, and elves must unite to save both their worlds!

The series stars Kimie Tsukakoshi (The Family Law) as Kyra, a confident teenage Tri-ling who exhibits powers of both fairies and elves; Mia Milnes as Lily, an optimistic and sweet fairy; Elizabeth Cullen as Imogen, a headstrong and ambitious elf; Julian Cullen as Darra, Imogen’s charming hipster elf brother; Rainbow Wedell (Terra Nova) as Ruksy, an orderly fairy and teacher’s pet; Jamie Carter (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) as Peter, Kyra’s longtime classmate and science fiction lover; Christopher Sommers (Hunters) as Professor Maxwell, a witty half-elf-half-human in charge of the local Magic School; Melanie Zanetti (The Leisure Class) as Orla, an elf agent working for the Department of Magical Intervention (DMI); and Nicholas Bell (I, Frankenstein) as Sean, director of the DMI and Lily’s father.


In the first half-hour launch episode, “A Magical Mishap,” ordinary teenager Kyra gets zapped when she touches a book that is the subject of a magical tug‐of‐war between a fairy, Lily, and an elf, Imogen. When Kyra wakes the next day, she can see and perform magic as a newfound Tri‐ling – part‐human, part‐fairy and part‐elf.

Nickelodeon has acquired the global rights to The Bureau of Magical Things (20x30'). The series made its debut on Nick USA on Monday 8th October 2018, followed by its debut on Nickelodeon in the UK and Ireland on Monday 5th November 2018, and is currently rolling out globally across Nickelodeon's channels and branded blocks in 170+ countries and territories.



“The Bureau of Magical Things introduces a captivating fantasy world while promoting real world concepts like individuality, diversity and acceptance,” says Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships for Nickelodeon. “We think kids everywhere will find something relatable in these characters’ journeys to finding their true selves, while learning to embrace and accept what makes them different.”

Online at nickelodeon.es, fans can find out more Agencia de Asuntos Mágicos and watch short video clips.

Below is Nickelodeon España's official show description for Agencia de Asuntos Mágicos:

"Kyra es una adolescente normal... ¡hasta que un libro mágico cambió su vida para siempre! Un día cualquiera mientras paseaba, Kyra se encontró atrapada en mitad de una batalla entre un elfo y un hada. Justo en ese instante, una especie de encantamiento la convierte en un "Tribute-Ling"... ¡que no es otra cosa que un humano con los poderes de un hada y de un elfo! Ahora, Kyra necesita aprender a controlar sus poderes para poder proteger el mundo mágico junto a sus amigos."


Season one of The Bureau of Magical Things is produced by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, financed with the support of Screen Australia, the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and the City of Gold Coast and will be globally distributed by ZDF Enterprises. The show was originally broadcast in Australia on Channel Eleven.



In additional news:

-- Nickelodeon Iberia started to premiereWelcome to the Wayne season two weekdays at 13:30 on Nickelodeon Portugal (locally titled Bem-Vindos Ao Wayne) and at 14:30 on Nick España (locally titled Bienvenido al Wayne)!

-- Nickelodeon Iberia started to premiereI Am Frankie season two weekdays at 20:30 on Nickelodeon Portugal (locally titled Eu Sou Frankie) and at 21:30 on Nick España (locally titled Frankie)!

-- Meet and Greet Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol in Portugal this December!:

O Nickelodeon é a televisão oficial da Aldeia de Natal do Seixal! Queres vir conhecer o Chase e o Marshall da Patrulha Pata? Vem ter connosco amanhã



-- Celebrate Christmas at Nickelodeon Land Spain at Atracciones de Madrid!:

From La Vanguardia:

El Parque de Atracciones arranca su temporada navideña el 6 diciembre con diversas actividades

El Parque de Atracciones de Madrid comienza el 6 de diciembre la temporada más mágica y especial del año con una programación navideña con multitud de actividades, talleres y espectáculos musicales para toda la familia, ha informado el parque temático en un comunicado.

MADRID, 4 (EUROPA PRESS)

El Parque de Atracciones de Madrid comienza el 6 de diciembre la temporada más mágica y especial del año con una programación navideña con multitud de actividades, talleres y espectáculos musicales para toda la familia, ha informado el parque temático en un comunicado.

Uno de los encuentros más esperados por los niños españoles es cuando se encuentran con Los Reyes Magos para entregarles su carta y pedirles los regalos que quieren que les traigan estas Navidades.


Sus tres majestades de Oriente estarán un año más en el Parque de Atracciones para saludar y hacerse fotos con todos los niños. Además, el personaje de Papá Noel será otra de las visitas estrella de la temporada; todos los pequeños podrán conocerle en 'La Casita de Papá Noel', donde él y sus elfos estarán esperando a todos los visitantes del Parque.

Los divertidos personajes de Nickelodeon no pueden faltar esta Navidad. En la zona familiar del Parque de Atracciones, La Patrulla Canina, Bob Esponja, Arenita, Calamardo, Patricio, Dora y Botas y La Tortugas Ninja compartirán divertidos momentos con los más pequeños de la casa con los shows musicales de 'Nickelodeon Let's Party' y 'La Patrulla Canina en Acción'.

Además, la Casa de Bob Esponja estará ambientada con decoración navideña, así como el Barco de Bob Esponja que recorrerá el Parque con sus mejores galas durante esta Navidad.

Los talleres infantiles son otra de las sorpresas de la Navidad en el Parque. Durante todos los días se celebrará la actividad de 'Maquillaje infantil de fantasía', donde niños y niñas podrán serán caracterizados de elfos, renos o el grinch.

EL VERDADERO SENTIDO DE LA NAVIDAD

Uno de los espectáculos más esperados será el show 'El verdadero sentido de la Navidad', adaptado en un cuentacuentos musical que se representará diariamente en 'La Fábrica de regalos de Papá Noel'; los más pequeños descubrirán el valor y significado mágico de estas entrañables fechas que celebramos en familia.

Y por supuesto, no podemos olvidar la música navideña que nos acompaña durante estos días. Los populares villancicos sonarán en la sala Palenque del Parque de Atracciones, donde coros infantiles compuestos por formaciones musicales de diferentes Colegios de Madrid, actuarán en vivo para todos los visitantes del Parque.

Además, los ritmos de soul&funk y el rock más navideño se darán cita un año con los shows musicales de 'Christmas Soul&Funk' y 'Christmas Rock'.

Para los fanáticos de las emociones fuertes, la popular y esperada 'Salida Zombie Walking Dead' y el pasaje de terror 'The Walking Dead Experience' estará abierto durante la época navideña, junto a las atracciones espectaculares del Parque como son Abismo, La Lanzadera, Vértigo, Tifón o Star Flyer, entre otras.

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About Nickelodeon International

Nickelodeon, now in its 39^th 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family, with 1.2 billion cumulative subscriptions in more than 500 million households across 170+ countries and territories, via more than 100+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

About ZDF Enterprises

ZDF Enterprises was founded in 1993 as a commercial subsidiary of ZDF, one of the largest and most renowned TV broadcasters in Europe. Headquartered in Mainz, Germany, ZDF Enterprises is responsible for the worldwide sale of programs, the making of international coproductions, the acquisition of licenses as well as the merchandising of strong program brands in its own name, for the ZDF, and for third parties. ZDF Enterprises has successfully established itself as an independent market player on the German and international stage. Bound into a strong group, the company manages the largest German-language stock of programs in the world and, next to this, a continuously growing portfolio of international productions consisting of series and miniseries, TV movies, documentaries and children’s programs. In the course of the development and diversification process carried out up to now, many business fields in the television and media domains were made accessible in the ZDF Enterprises group. Thus ZDF Enterprises can provide a comprehensive, full-service offering today, and covers every step in the chain of origin and exploitation of successful TV programs, from development to production and up to the marketing of TV licenses, merchandising rights, online rights and much more.

About Jonathan M. Shiff Productions

Founded in 1988, Jonathan M. Shiff Productions is a leading producer of high quality children’s and family television. Renowned for live-action drama series that are exciting and engaging for a youth and family audience, the company’s children’s programming specializes in entertaining, fantasy-based adventures with exceptionally high production values.

Sources: Neeo, Movistar.es, NOS TV Guia; Additional source: Google Translate.

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Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has launched Paramount+ in Hungary, marking the SVOD service’s second release in the region following its recent rollout in Poland.


Paramount+ is now available as a standalone offer on Magyar Telekom’s Moziklub video-on-demand (VOD) platform. It is available to customers through the telco’s set-top boxes, as well as its OTT subscription VOD platform and app TV GO.

Viewers will be able to access a range of content through the Paramount-branded service, including films like Transformers, Forrest Gump and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and will offer access to the video libraries of Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV Magyarország, Comedy Central and Spike, featuring programmes like SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, School of Rock, Paw Patrol, Catfish, Drunk History, and Bellator.

Commenting on the Hungarian launch, Elena Balmont, Senior Vice President (SVP), interim General Manager (GM), Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Central and Eastern Europe and Israel, said: “We are delighted to partner with Magyar Telekom for the launch of Paramount+ in Hungary. It’s the perfect complement to our portfolio of channels, offering hundreds of hit movies and TV shows for viewers of all ages and interests. It enriches the range of premium content offered by our distribution partners, while providing flexible access to our wide range of programming content for consumers. An important extension to our linear TV business, this new SVOD service enables us to diversify our footprint and further strengthen Viacom’s market leading position in CEE.”

VIMN launched Paramount+ for the first time in the CEE region in October, debuting the service in Poland (locally titled Paramount Play) with mobile operator Play and cable TV distributor Toya. The Polish offering also offers customers access to the video libraries of Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV Polska and Comedy Central. CEE is the second region to roll out the Paramount-branded entertainment offering, with a version already available in the Nordics.

The news follows Viacom launching the award-winning Nickelodeon Play VOD app in in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in September 2018. The app debuted in Serbia, and will roll-out in more territories in the near future.

In additional Nickelodeon Europe news, Greek mobile network operator Cosmote TV has enriched its over-the-top (OTT) Cosmote TV Go service with the new package Cosmote TV Go Sports Daily Pass which offers access to 13 sports channels, including 9 Cosmote Sport channels for a whole day. At the same time, Cosmote TV Go was expanded with the new Cosmote TV Go Kids and Cosmote TV Go Greek Channels thematic packages, which are only activated in conjunction with the other service packages. Content from the Cosmote TV Go Sports Daily Pass package is available on mobile phones, tablets or laptops through Cosmote.gr and the My Cosmote application. Cosmote TV Go Kids provides access to Nickelodeon HD, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, Baby TV, Smile TV and the new on-demand platform of the Cartoon Network service. The Cosmote TV Go Greek Channels package provides access to national channels. Customers who choose 2 or more packages are guaranteed a discount of EUR 2.00 per month for each additional package.

Sources: TBI Vision, Broadband TV News; Additional sources: TVBEurope, C21 Media, Wikipedia.

Also, from DTV News:

Paramount+ néven új VOD-szolgáltatást indít a Viacom a Magyar Telekommal

Paramount+ néven új video-on-demand szolgáltatást indított Magyarországon a Viacom – jelentette be a Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) hazai képviselete. A Paramount+ szolgáltatásban a Paramount Studio hollywoodi sikerfilmjei, illetve a Comedy Central, az MTV, a Spike, a Nickelodeon és a Nick Jr. tévécsatornák népszerű sorozatai lesznek korlátlanul megtekinthetőek, egy helyen. Elsőként kizárólag a Magyar Telekom MoziKlub előfizetéssel rendelkező ügyfelei érhetik el a szolgáltatást, amit nem csak a tévékészülékükön, hanem TV GO-val okostelefonon, tableten és laptopon is nézhetnek, bárhol és bármikor.

A Paramount+ VOD-szolgáltatást a Viacom tavaly indította el a skandináv országokban, majd a múlt hónapban Lengyelországban is elérhetővé tette, Paramount Play néven. Magyarország a második ország a közép-kelet-európai régióban, ahol az új szolgáltatást bevezeti a tévétársaság. A Paramount+ egy közös felületen kínálja a Viacomhoz tartozó Paramount filmstúdió sikerfilmjeit, a Comedy Central humorcsatorna sorozatait, az MTV reality műsorait, a Spike MMA küzdősport gáláit, illetve a Nickelodeon és Nick Jr. gyerekműsor-kedvenceit. A szolgáltatás folyamatosan frissülő kínálatában többek között olyan filmek és sorozatok lesznek korlátlanul megtekinthetőek, mint a Transformers, a Beverly Hills-i zsaru, a Forrest Gump, a Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – Az élet bölcsője, a Röhej, a Kamureg, a Tömény történelem vagy a SpongyaBob Kockanadrág, a Tini Nindzsa Teknőcök, a Rocksuli, vagy a Mancs őrjárat.

Harsányi Gábor, a VIMN CEEI magyarországi country managere, terjesztési és tartalommenedzsment alelnöke elmondta: „Örömünkre szolgál, hogy a Magyar Telekommal együttműködve Magyarországon is elindíthatjuk a Paramount+ szolgáltatást. A sokféle nézői érdeklődésnek és korosztálynak több száz filmet és sorozatot kínáló Paramount+ jól kiegészíti a tévécsatorna-portfoliónkat. Műsorterjesztő partnereink így tovább gazdagíthatják a prémium kínálatukat, rugalmas hozzáférést nyújtva a legváltozatosabb szórakoztató tartalmakhoz. Számunkra pedig az új VOD szolgáltatás lehetővé teszi, hogy a lineáris televíziózást kiterjesztve újabb platformokon is megjelenjünk és tovább erősítsük piacvezető szerepünket Kelet-Közép-Európában.”

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British reality television dating programme Celebs Go Dating recently announced season six's new star studded line up, and revealed that Anna Williamson would be replacing Nadia Essex as a dating agent.


The former Nickelodeon UK & Ireland presenter and This Morning&Good Morning Britain (GMB) relationship expert and Paul C Brunson will be helping the likes ofLove Island's Georgia Steel, Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona, The Only Way Is Essex's Pete Wicks, Megan McKenna, Ibiza Weekender's head rep David Potts, Waterloo Road and and Hollyoaks actor Chelsee Healey to find love.

However, speaking to OK! online, new coach Anna revealed that it wasn't the first time she had met one of the famous faces!


Confessing that she had previously worked with Love Island star Georgia on Nickelodeon TV show Camp Orange when she was a teenager, Anna said that initially it was strange to see her walking into the agency.

Georgia was part of Team Yorky Corkies in the first series of Camp OrangeUK, Nickelodeon's game show in which friends teamed up to take on the ultimate 'bush' challenge (Georgia teamed up with her BFF Elsie Cussons), in 2011. Anna hosted the series Jamie Rickers.

"Georgia’s an interesting one for me, she was actually the first celebrity I met joining the agency," Anna said. "When she walked in I sort of had a bit of an eye roll, like oh my god, here we go.


"I’d known her from a previous show in my kids telly days when she was a fresh faced teenager. She is now all grown up. It's a bit like mumma's come home".

Admitting that her previous working relationship with Georgia meant that she treated her differently from the other stars, Anna continued: "I’m probably even more strict with Georgia, because we go back. She’s a good girl but she’s got some work to do.

She added: "I think Georgia’s brilliant, she’s beautiful and certainly one of the most confident people I’ve ever met. Even when she was 13 confidence was something that was in her bones.

"I think we need to draw out that little soft marshmallow that was inside."


Anna also opened up about her connection to Georgia on social media, as she took to Instagram on her first day at the Celebrity Dating Agency and shared a selfie with the reality starlet.

Posing with her mouth open in disbelief, Anna wrote: "Now THIS is a blast from the past...it feels like only yesterday I was wrangling a 13 year old @geesteelx on @nickelodeonuk #camporange...

"And today we're reunited for @celebsgodating where I'll be helping guide this now young lady in love #blastfromthepast #ifeelold".

Discussing how excited she was to be guiding Georgia and the rest of the stars in their quest for love, Anna added to OK! online: "To be able to get the call and come on board with Celebs Go Dating was a dream come true. I’m so, so honoured.

"I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet, because it’s a big show and people have a lot of love for it. I just really want to do the show and the viewers justice."

Celebs Go Dating series six is slated to premiere on E4 in 2019. Previous contestants on the show include Diversity crew member and fellow Nickelodeon UK presenter Perri Kiely. Mottingham comedian Rob Beckett narrates.

Georgia appeared on the 2018 series of Love Island with another Nickelodeon star: Eyal Booker, one of the models in Nickelodeon UK & Ireland's Nick@Nite idents!:


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In 1992, seven years before the premiere of SpongeBob SquarePants, the late Stephen Hillenburg was enrolled in CalArts' Experimental Animation Program. As a student, he created his first cartoons, including The Green Beret (1992) seen below, which landed him his job at Nickelodeon, working on Rocko's Modern Life and, later, developing SpongeBob SquarePants.



More Nick:Wear It, Drive It, Meme It - SpongeBob's Pop Culture Legacy!

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DuBois, Pa. - 6-year-old Keegan Stanisic from Snow Shoe in Centre County was one of three lucky grand prize winners across the U.S. to win a $3,000 toy shopping spree with the Nickelodeon Toy Run: Family Style sweepstakes!


Here’s the catch-- Keegan and his mom only had three minutes to run through the aisles and grab as many toys as they could.

“I just had to run, get as much as I can," Keegan told WTAJ.

“It was total chaos," his mom Raquel Stanisic said. "I didn’t think it would be. I was yelling to him and we would stop and he would grab.”

It all happened at the DuBois Walmart on Tuesday, December 4.

Stanisic was cheered on by his family and Walmart employees.


Nickelodeon crews caught the whole experience on camera for a social media revival of their beloved 90s Toy Run contest.

Officials of Nickelodeon said they're now talking to parents who grew up watching Neckelodeon's Toy Run.

“Why bring back the toy run? Because it’s every kid’s dream come true and that’s what Nickelodeon is all about," Rebecca Blumberg, Director of Marketing and Promotions of Nickelodeon said.

When the time was up, Keegan and his mom had filled several shopping carts with toys worth $3,000.

“I picked up some Lego sets, Nerf guns, a little doll for my cousin and a lot of stuff," Keegan said.

The store was filled with lots of support from friends, family and Walmart associates.

“Keegan treated us really well today, he didn’t trash the place too bad," DuBois Walmart manager Howie Allen said. "The biggest thing is cleaning up the confetti from the excitement at the end.”

"Our associates were really excited that we got to be part of something that was much bigger than just the DuBois Walmart Supercenter," Store Manager Howie Allen told WJAC. 'We’re part of a bigger purpose and mission and it was great for us.”

Stanisic's mother said it's an experience he will never forget.

“It’s a lifetime memory, I mean how many kids get to run through a toy aisle and get whatever they want for nothing? We’re very thankful to Walmart and Nickelodeon," Stanisic said.

She said Keegan will keep many of the toys, give some to his cousins and donate the rest to their local food pantry.

Stanisic was selected from more than 150,000 entries. Other winners are from Wisconsin and Texas.

Keegan’s Toy Run: Family Style shopping spree will available to watch by mid-December on Nickelodeon and Walmart's social media pages.





More Nick:Nickelodeon USA's December 2018 Premiere Highlights | Nickmas | Holidays!

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A crew member on Nickelodeon's Nella The Princess Knight has reportedly revealed the unfortunate news that Nickelodeon has decided to cancel and not renew the network's popular animated preschool series for a third season. Please note that this news has yet to be confirmed.


In Nella the Princess Knight, preschoolers set off on thrilling adventures in a kingdom far away where there lives a… Princess Knight! Nickelodeon's animated preschool series follows Nella, an unconventional 8-year-old who possesses the royal qualities of a princess, like compassion and grace, while also embodying the courage and determination of a brave knight. Whenever a problem arises, Nella embarks on daring quests to save her kingdom through her unique ability to transform from a princess into Nella the Princess Knight, protecting her kingdom with the help of her friends: Trinket, Nella’s glamorous unicorn and best friend; Sir Garrett, a loyal and adventurous knight; and Clod, Garrett’s trusty steed. The series features a social-emotional curriculum promoting self-confidence, inclusiveness and compassion for others.

Created by Christine Ricci (Blaze and the Monster Machines, Dora the Explorer) and produced by Manchester, UK-based Brown Bag Films, the 100% UK production was commissioned in September 2014 as Nickelodeon and Milkshake, the preschool programming block of Viacom's then newly acquired Channel 5, first co-production under Viacom ownership. The series made its world debut on Nickelodeon in the US on Monday 6th February 2017, with a global roll-out following soon after, including on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland and Milkshake. Robert Vargas (Zack and Quack) serves as an executive producer on the series.

Originally commissioned for a 40-episode first season, a 20-episode second season was commissioned in May 2017, however, it's currently unknown whether these episodes are a addition to the first 40 episodes, or if Nickelodeon split the first season into two 20-episode seasons. The season one finale, "The Unicorn Rescue" aired on Wednesday, November 21 on Nick Jr. USA.

Update (12/5):"The Unicorn Rescue" was the season two premiere episode for Nella The Princess Knight, which means that even though the series isn't being renewed, at least 19 new episodes will still continue to air throughout the next year!

Originally published: Monday, December 03, 2018.

H/T: Big thanks to TV Shows Fan for the news!; Additional source: Wikipedia.

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Confira a nova música "Still" de Kally's Mashup da segunda temporada.



Mais: http://mundonick.uol.com.br/kallys-mashup

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Ready to cure your boredom in class? Find out what happens in Episode 1 of SHHH! when the gang forms a band using only school supplies as instruments. Let me know who has the coolest instrument in the comments below!



❗ BRAND NEW YOUTUBE SERIES ALERT: NEW EPISODES COMING YOUR WAY EVERY TUESDAY @ 2pm EST ❗

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Netflix will premiere Nickelodeon's brand-new animated series Pinky Malinky on Friday 17th August 2018! The news - announced on National Hot Dog Day follows the subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) service acquiring the rights to the series as part of Viacom's initiate to identify intellectual property within it vaults that could be an ideal fit for a digital or linear programmer outside of Viacom.

Update 12/5: Netflix will premiere Nickelodeon's brand-new animated series Pinky Malinky on Tuesday, January 1, 2019! Click here to view Netflix's official Pinky Malinky show page! The show will bow as a Netflix Original, and will carry a TV-Y7 rating in the US and PG rating in the UK.



Show Details:

Pinky Malinky | 2018 PG

Pinky Malinky sees the bright side of everything, including being born a hot dog. With his BFFs in tow, this little wiener takes a bite out of life.

Starring: Lucas Grabeel, Nathan Kress, Diamond White

Genres: Animation, Series, Kids’ Programmes, Comedy Programmes, TV Animated Comedies, TV Cartoons

Creators: Chris Garbutt, Rikke Asbjoern

This programme is: Wacky

Cast: Lucas Grabeel, Nathan Kress, Diamond White, Danny Jacobs, Retta, Colleen Smith, Vargus Mason, Lauren Tom, Robbie Daymond, and Grey Griffin

Update (9/29): Netflix are reportedly planning to premiere Pinky Malinky during early 2019! Additionally, Lucas Grabeel, the voice of Pinky Malinky, is set to perform in a New Year's Eve countdown as the hot dog!

Update (9/16): Chris Garbutt, the co-creator of Pinky Malinky, has given a small status update about the whereabouts of the series. In the comments on a post on his Instagram page, Chris has said that there's been a delay in the release, however, it's still coming to Netflix, just going to be a little later than previously announced. Chris said said that he is not 100% sure when Pinky Malinky will premiere just yet, and reveals that it's all in the hands of Netflix:


Update (8/17): Unfortunately, it seems like Pinky Malinky's debut on Netflix has been delayed for the foreseeable future. Stay 'tooned for more updates!


Netflix will debut the Complete First Season of Pinky Malinky at 3:01am ET/PT on the day. Although currently unconfirmed, it's expected that Netflix will roll the series out on its global platforms on the same day. The series has been slated to bow on Netflix in Brazil on the same day.

Pinky Malinky is a brand-new fly-on-the-wall reality show that follows the everyday life of Pinky, an infectiously positive hot dog living in a human world. With his best friends Babs and JJ by his side, Pinky reaches for the stars in the small town of Sackenhack. Through his good spirits and sausage sensibilities, Pinky proves that a "wiener" is only one small letter away from being a "WINNER!"


Using the tropes of a mockumentary and reality show format, Pinky and his friends will talk directly to the camera and the audience to share their absurd and silly take on real life. At times, all children feel like they don't fit in and Pinky's undeniably unique point of view as a literal wiener amongst humans will allow kids to laugh at his familiar struggles and enjoy his unusual perspective on the challenges of being a school-aged kid. By always reaching for the stars, Pinky pushes himself further than anyone could imagine. Pinky and his friends' humorous experiences will also be shared across social media and Nickelodeon's digital platforms.

Co-created and co-executive produced by Chris Garbutt and Rikke Asbjoern (The Amazing World of Gumball) and executive produced by Scott Kreamer (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness), the trio are a part of the Artist Collective, an internal diverse group of experienced creators who mentor and support up-and-coming talent while also collaborating to cultivate, challenge and inspire Nickelodeon's development pipeline.

Pinky Malinky will star Lucas Grabeel (Glenn Martin DDS, I Kissed A Vampire) as Pinky Malinky, Diamond White (The Haunted Hathaways) as Babs Buttman, and Nathan Kress (iCarly) as JJ Jameson.

Under the deal with Netflix, Nickelodeon is producing two seasons — 59 episodes — of Pinky Malinky for the streaming service. Although bowing on Netflix, Pinky Malinky will feature Nickelodeon branding at the show open.


Update (7/22):iCarly star Nathan Kress just can’t resist working with Nickelodeon! The 25-year-old frequent Henry Danger and Game Shakers director has teamed back up with Nickelodeon Animated Studios for a brand new Netflix series.

Pinky Malinky is fly-on-the wall reality show follows the life of Pinky, an infectiously positive hot dog living in the human world. Kress voices JJ, one of Pinky's best friends.

“YEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!! It’s been too many years!” Nathan tweeted, after the news was announced. “Cannot wait for everyone to see what we’ve been cooking up. It’s madness.”

He adds, “But there’s also, like, good life-lessons, and friendship, and stuff. It’s gonna be a blast you guys. Check it out!!! Netflix, Aug 17th!”

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif., the animated series is produced as part of the network's pipeline of content driven by creators discovered all over the world.

From the Springfield News-Leader:

Springfield's own Lucas Grabeel is starring in new 'Little Women' film

Lucas Grabeel, the Hollywood actor who got his start with Springfield Little Theatre productions in the '90s and early 2000s before catapulting to fame with "High School Musical" and many other productions, has a new movie out.

It's "Little Women."

Wait, what? Isn't "Little Women" a 150-year-old book? Hasn't it been adapted for performance scads of times? (According to PBS, "Little Women" has been made into at least five movies, 10 TV shows, two Broadway productions, an opera and a ballet.)

Yes and yes, Grabeel said in an interview just before "Little Women" was due to premiere at Springfield's Regal College Station Stadium 14, one of 600 theaters nationwide playing the show for a limited run. Grabeel was "adamant" the film be screened in Springfield, he said.

Meanwhile, for Grabeel, a key fact about this version of the proto-feminist story is that it's set in 2018, not 1868. A fan of the 1994 movie that starred Winona Ryder and Kirsten Dunst, Grabeel said he hopes this time, a contemporary setting will draw younger people into what he sees as a timeless story and even encourage some of them to read the source text. (As it turns out, Grabeel said he has never auditioned much for period piece work.)

Grabeel said he's proud to be part of a movie — as a producer, not just an actor — in which the roles of women are central. And not just onscreen in the form of acting talent.

"You know, the movie industry is going through a much-needed overhaul and transition and wake-up call," he said, referring to the #MeToo movement that began in October 2017 when journalists revealed multiple sexual-misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein, a powerful film producer.

"The film industry should be spotlighting talented, creative and powerful women who need to be heard and need to have a voice," he said.

He noted the book author, Louisa May Alcott, but also the film's writer-director, Clare Niederpruem, are women. He added, "The editor is a woman, the director of photography is a woman. There are several women who are producers. It's about women."

Not to mention cast members including Lea Thompson, Melanie Stone, Sarah Davenport, Taylor Murphy, Allie Jennings and Elise Jones, who play the core characters in this tale of sisterhood and resilience.

"The set was so electric with positivity and joy," Grabeel said. "I was so lucky to be a part of it and just witness."

Grabeel's character, Laurie, is a musician in this adaptation, and so while on set Grabeel said he wrote an original song to serve as the movie's theme song.

It's called "All the Things," available on his YouTube channel and through platforms like iTunes and Spotify. Grabeel said he likes writing "assignment" music of this kind, "where it's like, here's the story, here's the theme, take this idea and run with it and create a song out of it."

"That was really special," he said.

Next up for Grabeel, along with work for Disney, is an early 2019 debut for "Pinky Malinky," an animated kids' series developed for Netflix and Nickelodeon.

Grabeel plays the title character, a hot dog who stars in a reality show. They've made 60 episodes — some of them teased with clips on the show's Instagram account, @pinky_malinky — and he's due to perform in a New Year's Eve countdown as the hot dog.

The character has "morphing" qualities that mean Grabeel has to make a wide range of funny voices, he said.

This is a dream come true for Grabeel. Since before he set out for Los Angeles as an 18-year-old in 2003, Grabeel has hoped to be part of cartoons. He likes making silly voices and sound effects, and he's done so on at least six Disney productions.

It's a different vibe than shooting a live-action flick.

"You show up," Grabeel said, "you're in an air-conditioned room, you read from a script — it's the best job in Hollywood."

But not without challenges. On a movie set, 90 people might be staring at the actors filming a scene. In the studio, it may only be two people or a dozen people, but they watch the actor through a soundproof window. It can be "nerve-racking."

Grabeel explained, "They might be like, 'Hold on, Lucas,' and then they're all talking about you. Are they laughing, or not laughing? Oh gosh, is this right? Are they going to fire me? You have to have a different kind of confidence when you walk in and think yeah, I'll adapt for whatever they want you to do. That kind of keeps up that energy, that kind of anxious energy."

"I never know what they’re going to ask me to do," he said.

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Pinky Malinky - Instagram | Twitter | Vimeo

Babs Buttman - Instagram | Twitter

JJ Jameson - Instagram | Twitter

And don't forget to follow the Pinky Malinky production team on Tumblr and Instagram!

More Nick:Episode 48: Chris Garbutt & Rikke Asbjoern | Nickelodeon Animation Podcast!

Originally published: Wednesday, July 18, 2018.

Additional sources: TheFutonCritic.com, Just Jared Jr.; H/T: Huge thanks to Anime Superhero Forum@PinkiePie97 for alerting me to the schedule change!

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Karisma Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open a brand-new Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts resort in Brazil! Karisma revealed the information at a corporate meeting with agencies and travel agencies, hosted by Cap Amazon, a representative of Karisma Hotels & Resorts in Brazil.


Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Brasil is slated to open in 2021, however, Karisma is currently keeping the exact location of the Nickelodeon-branded holiday destination under wraps for the time being.

The Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Brasil is part of the hotel groups strategy to redefine family travel through high-end entertainment and services.

The news follows the successful opening of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Karisma and Viacom International Media Networks' (VIMN) first Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts resort, which opened to critical acclaim during summer 2016, and boasts a life-sized replica of SpongeBob's Pineapple home which guests can vacation in, and the upcoming opening of a second resort, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya in Mexico, slated to open in 2020.


Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Brasil will also be Karisma Hotels & Resorts' first hotel in Brazil.

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts provides entertainment for all guests within the resort. Children can chill out in a special kids' only hangout, and meet, greet their favourite Nickelodeon characters, including Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and relax in the kid’s spa! Plus, all guests can have a whale of a time in the pool, or visit the on-site theater to experience an array of immersive entertainment experiences!

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts deliver the award-winning gourmet experiences, ideal for guests who value quality. Dining will be an art and a pleasure with the array of restaurants, bars and lounges, and one-of-a-kind food truck experiences that will present a half-dozen fun and casual culinary options to be enjoyed while seated or as a part of an outdoor picnic. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts also feature an array of innovative food and beverage options at themed restaurants that reflect the Nickelodeon brand with unexpected colors, imaginative food samples, and Slime Smoothies. A majority of the organic produce will is sourced from Karisma’s giant Greenhouses.


For guests celebrating a special occasion, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts offer fully themed party options inclusive of character meet & greets, game play, specialty food & beverage and more. Karisma is renowned for its exquisite Gourmet Inclusive® Wedding Events, and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts are no exception. Couples are presented with an array of romantic options for their wedding events, including a Beachfront gazebo and signature Sky Wedding location featuring stunning 360-degree views from the private rooftop terrace. And if a couple’s wedding day just won’t be complete without someone getting Slimed, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts is happy to hook them up!

Karisma Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its portfolio in Mexico, the Caribbean, South America and Europe over the next five years. The company currently has the construction of a resort and residential condominium in Jamaica, as well as units and resorts in Antigua and the Dominican Republic in its pipeline.

From Hotellier News:

Karisma Hotels & Resorts planeja abertura no Brasil em 2021

Executivos da Karisma Hotels & Resorts divulgaram novidades ao mercado brasileiro. De olho no Brasil, a rede prevê inaugurar a primeira unidade no país em 2021. A marca escolhida foi a Nickelodeon, de resorts temáticos. O local para instalação da unidade, contudo, ainda é confidencial.

A organização terá também novas unidades na Colômbia e Riviera Maia, no México. As informações foram anunciadas em um encontro com operadores e agências de viagens, mediada pela Cap Amazon, representante da Karisma Hotels & Resorts no Brasil.

De acordo com Diego Jaramillo, diretor geral para América Latina, o mercado brasileiro está em ascensão para a rede. “O turista do país tem viajado cada vez mais para o Caribe e outros destinos próximos”, afirma. Jaramillo confirmou, assim, que a aposta será no turismo de vizinhança.

Karisma: futuro

Com a abertura no Brasil, a marca Nickelodeon passará a atuar em três mercados: Brasil, República Dominicana e a partir de 2019, na Riviera Maia, no México. A bandeira traz personagens do canal homônimo e mistura entretenimento e serviço de alto padrão.

A outra unidade com abertura programada para janeiro de 2019 é o Irotama Resort, em Santa Marta, na Colômbia. O empreendimento all inclusive compõem a cartilha de atrações de um destino procurado do Caribe colombiano. O local possui variedade de atrações culturais e naturais.

O estabelecimento conta com diferentes tipos de acomodações, divididas em quartos, penthouses e bungalows jardim. Além disso, são nove restaurantes e dois bares, piscinas, programação de entretenimento, entre outros atrativos.

Para os próximos cinco anos, a expectativa da Karisma Hotels & Resorts é de ampliar o portfólio para México, Caribe, América do Sul e Europa. A empresa tem no pipeline, por exemplo, a construção de um resort e condomínio residencial na Jamaica, bem como unidades e resorts em Antígua e República Dominicana.

(*) Crédito da foto: Divulgação/Karisma Hotels & Resorts

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Also, from PANROTAS:

Sem divulgar local, Karisma anuncia primeiro hotel no Brasil

A rede Karisma Hotels & Resorts anunciou sua chegada no Brasil com empreendimento próprio. O grupo hoteleiro trará ao Brasil, a partir de 2021, uma unidade de seu resort temático da marca Nickelodeon. O local da estreia ainda não foi divulgado e permanecerá, por ora, confidencial, afirma a rede.

O resort brasileiro será a terceira unidade da marca Nickelodeon, que já está presente na República Dominicana e, no ano que vem, abre portas na Riviera Maia, no México. Com a marca, que explora seus diversos e icônicos personagens infantis, a Karisma afirma querer “redefinir as viagens em família pela ótica de entretenimento e serviço de alto padrão”.

Para quem não quer esperar três anos para conhecer a operação da rede hoteleira, o diretor geral da Karisma Hotels & Resorts para a América Latina, Diego Jaramillo, convida o mercado a visitar as outras unidades espalhadas por México e América Central.

“A taxa de ocupação do mercado brasileiro cresce cada vez mais, para todos os destinos onde estamos presentes: Riviera Maia no México, Negril na Jamaica, Punta Cana na República Dominicana e Cartagena na Colômbia”, detalha. “Os brasileiros estão viajando cada vez mais para o Caribe e outros destinos próximos”, comemora.

A gastronomia é uma das armas da Karisma para atrair o público brasileiro. Um dos pilares de sua operação, o Gourmet Inclusive oferece serviço consistente, cardápio de criações com produtos orgânicos e apresentação gourmet. A oferta promete atingir os segmentos de luxo, casais, família e incentivo, por exemplo.

No Brasil, a Karisma Hotels & Resorts é representada pela Cap Amazon Tropical Marketing.

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Official IBCCES and Karisma Hotels & Resorts Release via ibcces.org:

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana Becomes Certified Autism Center

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, the first-ever Gourmet Inclusive international property by Nickelodeon and Karisma Hotels & Resorts, located in the Dominican Republic, recently completed a training and certification program through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to ensure its staff are prepared to welcome guests on the autism spectrum or those with sensory sensitivities. While research shows that travel is one of the most intellectually stimulating events for individuals on the spectrum, there are not enough trained and certified travel options for families looking for destinations to accommodate their needs. IBCCES and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana are working to make sure that’s no longer the case.

“At Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, it’s our goal to provide an inclusive property that caters to all families including those with individuals with autism. We’re thrilled to partner with Autism Travel and IBCCES to provide our guests a safe and sensory-friendly environment that all kids, teens, and adults can enjoy. Now everyone can come together at our luxuriously playful property and savor a vacation in paradise complete with world-class culinary experiences, entertainment with favorite Nickelodeon characters, and amenities to promote quality family time,” said Kelly Poling, Senior Vice President of Marketing of Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive representatives for Karisma Hotels & Resorts.


For almost 20 years, IBCCES has been the industry leader in autism training for licensed healthcare professionals and educators around the globe. IBCCES recognized that many families with children with special needs have limited travel options and created programs specifically for the hospitality and travel industry.

“We’re so excited to partner with an organization that is not only committed to providing the best service and accommodations to ALL guests, but one that will connect with kids of all ages and help them make lasting memories with their families. We’re committed to providing research-based training and certification to leading destinations across the globe so all families can have peace of mind when visiting new places and benefit from these experiences,” said Myron Pincomb, IBCCES Board Chairman.

Many destinations now tout “autism-friendly” options; however, this term does not always indicate a true understanding of these families’ requirements. More parents are now seeking out destinations that have completed research-based training and professional review to ensure the best experience possible. IBCCES also created AutismTravel.com, a free online resource for parents that lists certified destinations and connects families to other resources and each other. Each destination listed on the site has met Certified Autism Center requirements.

About Karisma Hotels & Resorts

Karisma Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning luxury hotel collection which owns and manages properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, comprises an impressive portfolio including El Dorado Spa Resorts by Karisma, Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma, Generations Resorts by Karisma, Karisma Villas, Allure Hotels by Karisma, Hidden Beach Resort by Karisma, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, Sensatori Resorts, Sensimar Resorts, and Karisma Hotels Adriatic. Properties have been honored with the industry’s top accolades including Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 100 Hotels in the World,” Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 30 Hotels in Cancun,” TripAdvisor® Traveler’s Choice “Best Hotels for Romance,” and AAA’s “Five Diamond Award” and “Four Diamond Award.” Karisma has received worldwide recognition for its creative approach to hospitality management and product innovations. For reservations and a full list of Karisma properties, please visit www.karismahotels.com.

About IBCCES

Delivering The Global Standard For Training and Certification in The Field of Cognitive Disorders –
IBCCES provides a series of certifications that empower professionals to be leaders in their field and improve the outcomes for the individuals they serve. These programs are recognized around the world as the leading benchmark for training and certification in the areas of autism and other cognitive disorders. As part of our commitment to sharing the latest innovations and research, IBCCEs also hosts the International Symposium on Cognitive Research and Disorders to create a forum for collaboration among industry stakeholders.

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המלאך השומר שלי 2: פרק 3 המלא | טין ניק



עונה 2, פרק 3: הגמד השומר שלי | בבית הספר מתקיים משחק "גמדים וענקים". רועי מרוצה כשהוא נבחר להיות הגמד של ספיר - אבל מסתבר שהוא לא היחיד. יניב מביא מתנה מיוחדת, שלא נראתה מאז... מעמד הר סיני.

יותר: https://nick.walla.co.il/tvshow/3092435

יותר ניקלודיאון:Nickelodeon Israel Premieres 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'!

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בית הכלבים 3: פרק 4 המלא | טין ניק



עונה 3, פרק 4: השכן שלא משלם | קלאודיה ומוטי מתחרים ביניהם מי שכן יותר טוב ומאבדים את זה לגמרי...
בית הכלבים 3 | ימים א'-ה'בערוץ טין ניק | ערוץ 94 לילדי יס

יותר: https://nick.walla.co.il/tvshow/3046810

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Bienvenue chez les Loud | Remix du générique 🎶🎵 | Nickelodeon France



Tu adores cette chanson ??? Eh bien, on l’a rendue plus rapide et plus énergique pour que tous les personnages de NICKELODEON puissent se trémousser dessus ! Regarde par toi-même !

Huize Herrie | Huize Herrie Theme Song Remix! | Nickelodeon Nederlands



Hoe fijn is dit lied??? Nou, we hebben het luider, sneller en zoveel energie gegeven dat alle Nickelodeon personages erdoor gaan bewegen! Kijk zelf maar!

A casa dei Loud | Il remix della sigla | Nickelodeon Italia



Quanto è bella questa sigla?!? L’abbiamo resa più veloce, più folle, più LOUD! E tutte le star di Nickelodeon la vogliono ballare…

Loud House | Remix de la Canción Oficial | Nickelodeon en Español



¿Quién más la canción oficial de Loud House tanto como nosotros? Bueno, la hicimos aún más LOUD, ¡con este super remix musical ¿Listos para rockear con sus personajes favoritos de Nick?

Willkommen bei den Louds | Titelsong Remix! 🎶🎵 | Nickelodeon Deutschland



Wie abgefahren ist dieses Lied? Es ist lauter, schneller und so energiegeladen, dass alle Nick-Charaktere einstimmen. Schau es dir am Besten selbst an!

The Loud House | Remix da Música de Abertura! 🎶🎵 | Nickelodeon em Português



Мой шумный дом | Ремикс заглавной песни | Nickelodeon Россия



Насколько хороша песня из заставки «Моего шумного дома»??? Мы сделали её громче и ускорили. Получилось очень энергично, а герои Nickelodeon теперь должны попасть в ритм. Оцени сам!

Quem mais adora a música de abertura de Loud House?? Nós amamos! Por isso, fizemos essa versão mais legal ainda! Tão rápida e cheia de energia que todos os personagens da Nick tiveram que dançar junto! Preparados?

Watch more of all your favourite shows on Nickelodeon!

More Nick:Nickelodeon Releases New 'Dora's Worldwide Adventure' and 'Nick Football Champions' Apps Globally!

Originally published: Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

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Thomas & Friends UK ❄ Thomas, Emily and the Snowplough ❄ Classic Thomas & Friends ❄ Full Episodes



It’s winter on Sodor. Emily is happily telling Thomas what to do and how to do it. Thomas becomes fed up with Emily’s interference and decides never to listen to Emily again! ❄ #ThomasandFriends

Christmas Coffee Pot | Thomas & Friends



A talking Christmas tree? You have to watch it for yourself.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas! 🎄Christmas Song 🎄Thomas & Friends UK 🎄Merry Christmas 🎵



Merry Christmas! 🎄Celebrate the holidays and sing along to "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" from Thomas & Friends UK 🎄 #ThomasandFriends #Christmas

Make sure to catch the brand-new Thomas & Friends Holiday special “Kangaroo Christmas/Hunt the Car”, premiering Saturday, December 15 at 11:00am ET/PT on Nick Jr. USA, plus catch classic Thomas & Friends Christmas episodes on Milkshake and Cartoonito!

Thomas & Friends season 22, "Big World! Big Adventures!" is airing now on Milkshake! in the UK and on Nickelodeon USA!

Connect with Thomas & Friends Online: Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest.

More Thomas:Thomas & Friends Launches Collaboration With the United Nations to Inspire the Next Generation of Global Citizens!

Additional source: Digiguide.

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Lincoln recuerda el verdadero espíritu de la Navidad cuando pierde su trineo en el jardín del vecino.



Featuring the Christmas Song 'That's What Christmas is All About' from the The Loud House holiday special "11 Louds a Leapin'" sung in Spanish!

Más Nick:Nickelodeon Iberia Premieres 'The Bureau of Magical Things'!

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