Nickelodeon Benelux has announced the aweslime news that, following the slime-tastic success of Nickelodeon Netherlands' (Nederland) first-ever Nickelodeon Familie Festival in 2018, Nickelodeon Familie Festival will return this summer, bigger and better than before!


Taking place once again at the beach in Almere on Sunday 25th August 2019 between 10:00 - 19:00 uur, Nickelodeon Familie Festival is a family-centric festival specially designed for kids aged 6-12 years and their parents. The entire day will feature live performances from many well-known Dutch artists, meet and greets with popular YouTube stars & vloggers as well as Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. heroes, including SpongeBob SquarePants and the pups from PAW Patrol, plus lots of activities inspired by hit Nickelodeon shows. For the smallest festival goers, there will be a special Nick Jr. Playzone.

On the festival grounds, attendees will be able to choose from a wide and varied selection of healthy eating options.

Nickelodeon Familie Festival 2019 | Dit zijn de eerste artiesten! 😍



Na een fantastische eerste editie van het Nickelodeon Familie Festival, keert het grootste familie festival van Nederland deze zomer terug! De eerste artiesten en meet & greets zijn bekendgemaakt. Niemand minder dan Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience, Kalvijn en STUK komen naar het Nickelodeon Familie Festival om een spetterende show te geven! Handjes in de lucht & meezingen gegarandeerd. Zij komen zeker niet alleen en we maken binnenkort nog veel meer acts bekend.

De Early-Bird tickets voor het Nickelodeon Familie Festival zijn helemaal uitverkocht. De reguliere tickets zijn nu in de verkoop. Of koop voordelig een groepsticket voor maar € 20,95 p.p.

Ga nu naar de website! https://www.nickelodeon.nl/festival
Nickelodeon Familie Festival 2019 will once again be hosted by Nickelodeon presenter, TikTok star and De Gouden Stuiver nominee Nienke van Dijk (De Viral Fabriek, Cool Factor, Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, Droomkamers, The Passion) and Dutch singer and the recipient of multiple Kids' Choice Awards blimp awards, Kaj van der Voort (B-Brave, Mamma Mia).

Update (8/8) - Nickelodeon Benelux today announced that Roxeanne Hazes will be performing at Nickelodeon Familie Festival 2019!

Update (26/6) - Nickelodeon Benelux today announced that Broederliefde and MAAN as the headliners for Nickelodeon Familie Festival 2019! Additionally, Stefan de Vries & Sean, Mylene & Rosanne en dansgroep Dreamkidszz & The Originals have also joined the line-up, and will treat festival goers to spectacular performances!

Kids will also get the chance to meet and greet their favourite YouTube stars at the 2019 Nickelodeon Familie Festival, including Kalvijn, Milan Knol, Stefan de Vries, Sterre Koning, Stefania, Mylene & Rosanne, 4LIFE, Denise-Anna, Dirk Scheele, Nienke van Dijk, Wout Verstappen and Kaj van der Voort, and well as the cast of De Ludwigs and their favourite Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Chase, Marshall and Skye from PAW Patrol, Shimmer & Shine, Peppa Pig and Top Wing van dichtbij ontmoeten voor een high five.

There will also be special Q & A sessions on stage under the direction of Sterre Koning, in which popular favorite vloggers will answer exciting, funny and fun questions that everyone has always wanted to ask. Are you totally into gaming? Then Milan Knol is there to answer questions during the game Q&A. Do you like Fashion more? Visit the Fashion & Beauty Q&A with Senna Bellod and Girlys Blog.

There will also be a DJ workshop attendees can participate, ran by Herman Brood Academie and upcoming DJ Thomas Nan, a make-your-own slime DIY workshop under the guidance of vlogger Denise-Anna, and a "Vlog Workshop", where attendees can learn how to become a digital creator!

Update (9/5) - Nickelodeon Benelux today (Wednesday 8th May 2019) announced that Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience, Kalvijn and STUK will provide festival goers with spectacular performances as the headline acts of Nickelodeon Familie Festival in 2019! Stefania, 4LIFE and Dirk Scheele will also treat festival goers with must-see performances during the day! Click here for Nickelodeon's latest press release!

Additionally, throughout the day, attendees will have the chance to meet and greet their favourite stars, including: Stefania, the cast of De Ludwigs (the Dutch version of Hunter Street), Nickelodeon presenter Wout Verstappen (Droomkamers, Ghost Rockers), Chase, Marshall and Skye from PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Shimmer and Shine, Penny and Rod from Top Wing, and Peppa Pig! Younger festival goers will also be able to visit the Nick Jr. area, where ambassador Kim Kötter and children's hero Dirk Scheele will provide fans with musical performances and a Nick Jr. quiz. Children can also enjoy themselves by participating in various play activities. In short, everyone can enjoy cool music performances and play until the end of the day!


Early bird tickets to attend Nickelodeon Familie Festival 2019 opened on Tuesday 9th April 2019, and are available to purchase now at http://festival.nickelodeon.nl/tickets/. Ticket prices start at €18,00, with a family ticket package also available. Children aged up to 2 years old can enter the event for free.

Held at the beach in Almeerderstrand, Almere on Sunday 26th August 2018 to coincide with the end of the summer holidays, Nickelodeon Familie Festival 2018 brought Nickelodeon to life, treating kids and families to many live performances from top Dutch artists such as Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience, Djamila and Nielson, as well as special appearances from a raft of top Dutch celebrities and popular Nickelodeon stars, including the cast of De Ludwigs (the Dutch version of Hunter Street), SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the heroic pups from PAW Patrol, Dora the Explorer, and Peppa Pig, plus lots of activities inspired by hit Nickelodeon shows. The inaugural Nickelodeon Familie Festival was a hit with attendees, with 12.000 people attending the event - a turnout higher than expected, and Nickelodeon Benelux are looking forward to the next edition of Nickelodeon Familie Festival!


“Whether it concerns meet & greets with famous YouTubers such as Kalvijn and Girly’s Blog, performances by artists such as Kraantje Pappie or activities where you ended up face to face with the popular Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants, Peppa Pig and PAW Patrol, for everyone there was something to see and do. It was special to see the enthusiastic Nickelodeon audience coming to Almere in such large numbers", said the Executive Vice President of Viacom Benelux, Maurice Hols following last years successful event.

Victor Coolman, Head of Nickelodeon, added: “The experience of the Nickelodeon Family Festival was very positive, as well as the audience’s reactions. This festival was a guaranteed success and we look forward to the next edition!"


More information about Nickelodeon Familie Festival 2019, including about the hosts, stars and Nickelodeon characters attendees will get to see, the day's program of activities, as well as how to purchase tickets can be found at http://festival.nickelodeon.nl.


Official Nickelodeon Nederland Press Release:


09/04/2019


Vorig jaar organiseerde multiplatform merk Nickelodeon het eerste Nickelodeon Familie Festival. Meer dan 12.000 kinderen en volwassenen beleefden een dag vol familieplezier. Vanwege het succes van vorig jaar, keert het grootste familie evenement van Nederland deze zomer terug naar het Almeerderstrand in Almere. Niemand minder dan Nickelodeon-presentatrice Nienke van Dijk en Kaj van der Voort presenteren de dag. Ook dit jaar kan jong en oud weer genieten van optredens van bekende Nederlandse artiesten, ‘Meet & Greets’ met favoriete YouTubers, bloggers, Nickelodeon en Nick Jr. Helden. Daarnaast worden workshops door influencers georganiseerd en zijn er veel actieve buitenspellen. Het Nickelodeon Familie Festival vindt plaats op zondag 25 augustus en biedt een geweldige dag vol muziek en familieplezier voor alle leeftijden.

Tijdens het festival vorig jaar werden optredens verzorgd door onder anderen Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience, Famke Louise, Kraantje Pappie, Vinchezo en ook STUKTV was aanwezig. Bekijk HIER de aftermovie van de eerste editie van het Nickelodeon Familie Festival 2018 voor een impressie van de dag.

“Met deze tweede editie van het Nickelodeon Familie Festival willen we nog meer families een onvergetelijke dag bezorgen en hen laten genieten van de ultieme Nickelodeon-beleving. Het wordt een dag boordevol live muziek, familie activiteiten en ontmoetingen met favoriete Nederlandse artiesten, Nickelodeon en Nick Jr. helden’, aldus Judith Peters (Vice President Comedy & Entertainment Benelux).

De kaartverkoop start op dinsdag 9 april voor met de verkoop van Early Bird-tickets (€18,00 i.p.v. €24,95). Meer informatie over de kaartverkoop en de programmering van Nickelodeon Familie Festival vind je op www.nickelodeon.nl/festival of Facebook. Volg ook @Nickelodeonnederland op Instagram.

Voor de organisatie van het festival werkt Nickelodeon samen met evenementenbureau Tribe Company, bekend van onder meer De Vrienden van Amstel LIVE! en Strandfestival ZAND.


Official Nickelodeon Nederland Press Release:


07/05/2019


De eerste headliners van het Nickelodeon Familie Festival zijn bekend! Niemand minder dan Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience, Kalvijn en STUK zullen spetterende live optredens verzorgen tijdens de tweede editie van het grootste familie festival van Nederland. Ook Stefania, 4LIFE en Dirk Scheele zullen optreden tijdens deze dag vol fun. Nickelodeon-presentatrice Nienke van Dijk en multitalent Kaj van der Voort presenteren de dag. Het Almeerderstrand in Almere zal dus op zondag 25 augustus veranderen in enorm festijn. Jong en oud kan met elkaar genieten van deze populaire artiesten, ‘Meet & Greets’ met favoriete YouTubers, Nickelodeon en Nick Jr.-helden en de bezoekers kunnen meedoen aan verschillende buiten activiteiten.

Bekijk hier de eerste video ter aankondiging van de artiesten:


Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience, Kalvijn, die dit jaar in het kader van zijn winst bij de KCA’s werd geslimed door Nickelodeon, en STUK staan op de mainstage van dit evenement. Naast deze grote namen kunnen de festivalbezoekers de hele dag door de populairste Nickelodeon en Nick Jr.-helden ontmoeten tijdens verschillende ‘Meet & Greets’, waaronder Stefania, Nickelodeon-presentator Wout Verstappen, de castleden van De Ludwigs, Chase, Marshall en Skye van de hitserie PAW Patrol, Spongebob Squarepants, Shimmer & Shine, Penny & Rod van de populaire Nick Jr.-serie Top Wing en Peppa Pig. Voor de allerkleinsten is Nick Jr. ambassadrice Kim Kötter aanwezig en zal kinderheld Dirk Scheele een muzikaal optreden verzorgen. Verder kunnen de kinderen zich vermaken tijdens diverse (speel)activiteiten. Kortom, iedereen kan genieten van toffe muziekoptredens en spelen tot het einde van de dag.


NICKELODEON FAMILIE FESTIVAL

Na het succes van vorig jaar keert het grootste familie festival van Nederland, het Nickelodeon Familie Festival op 25 augustus terug naar het Almeerderstrand in Almere. Meer dan 12.000 kinderen en volwassenen beleefden een dag vol familieplezier.

Houd het nieuws in de gaten, want in de aankomende tijd worden uiteraard meer artiesten, Meet & Greets en activiteiten bekend gemaakt.

Meer informatie over de kaartverkoop en de programmering van het Nickelodeon Familie Festival vind je op www.nickelodeon.nl/festival of op Facebook. Volg ook @Nickelodeonnederland op Instagram.

Voor de organisatie van het festival werkt Nickelodeon samen met evenementenbureau Tribe Company, bekend van onder meer De Vrienden van Amstel LIVE! en Strandfestival ZAND.


From Omroep Flevoland:

Nickelodeon Familie Festival krijgt tweede editie

Het Nickelodeon Familie Festival krijgt deze zomer in Almere een tweede editie. Het festival werd vorig jaar voor het eerst gehouden, op het Almeerderstrand.

Het festival is voor kinderen van 6 tot 12 jaar en hun ouders. Vorig jaar kwamen er 12.000 bezoekers op af. Het feest staat in het teken van optredens van Nederlandse artiesten en activiteiten geïnspireerd op de programma’s van kinderzender Nickelodeon. Er zijn ook meet en greets met bekende tekenfilmfiguren.

Het festival vindt plaats op zondag 25 augustus. De presentatie ligt in hadden van Nickelodeon-presentatrice Nienke van Dijk en zanger Kaj van der Voort.

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From De Telegraaf:

Nickelodeon Familie Festival krijgt vervolg

Het Nickelodeon Familie Festival keert deze zomer terug voor een tweede editie. Jong en oud kan op 25 augustus weer terecht op het strand van Almere, heeft de kinderzender dinsdag bekendgemaakt.

Net als de eerste editie wordt het festival gepresenteerd door Nickelodeon-presentatrice Nienke van Dijk en Kaj van der Voort. Welke artiesten het podium beklimmen en wat er verder precies op het programma staat, wordt later onthuld. Wel komen er net als vorig jaar optredens van Nederlandse acts, zijn er meet & greets met bekende YouTubers en Nickelodeon-sterren, worden er workshops georganiseerd en zijn er verschillende buitenspeelactiviteiten.

De kaartverkoop van de Early Bird-kaartjes is dinsdag gestart. De eerste editie van het Nickelodeon Familie Festival trok vorig jaar meer dan 12.000 kinderen en volwassenen. Artiesten als Nielson, Kraantje Pappie en Ronnie Flex traden op.

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From De Gooi- en Eemlander:

In de mediaoorlog tussen RTL en Talpa weet Viacom Benelux zich te onderscheiden in lastig te bereiken doelgroep: jongeren

In de mediaoorlog tussen RTL en Talpa weet de derde grote commerciële zendergroep onder jongeren en jongvolwassenen Viacom Benelux zich te onderscheiden in deze lastig te bereiken doelgroep. Een uitgekiende benadering via digitale platformen en samenwerking in bijvoorbeeld het delen van formats, RTL’s Videoland en in reclameverkoop lijken het toverwoord voor verdere groei van Viacom.

Maurice Hols vertelt wat er volgens hem goed is aan zijn zenders. De ene keer in een relax stand met veel enthousiasme, dan weer scherp en strijdend. Hij is er geenszins van overtuigd dat hij zich kan permitteren te licht te denken over de huidige mediaverhoudingen en hoe hij met zijn zendergroep de gewenste doelgroep jongvolwassenen het beste kan bereiken. Hols: „Het is elke dag keihard werken aan ons bestaansrecht om relevant te blijven. De markt is klein, daarom pleiten we ook voor samenwerking. Met voorbeeld RTL dat BrandDeli overgenomen heeft. Zij verkopen onze reclamezendtijd. Maar we doen ook dingen samen via Videoland. Door samenwerking hou je het medialandschap gezond en kun je de adverteerder ook beter bedienen.”

Hols is Executive Vice President en General Manager bij Viacom Benelux. Hij is meer dan vijftien jaar betrokken bij het mediabedrijf en sinds een paar jaar is hij eindverantwoordelijk voor het zenderportfolio MTV, Nickelodeon, Spike, Nick Jr. en Comedy Central. Het afgelopen kwartaal had Viacom in Nederland een gemiddeld marktaandeel van 12,2 procent in de jongvolwassenen doelgroep van 18-34 jaar.

Inhoud
Waar bijvoorbeeld de publieke omroep steeds meer moeite heeft om lineair en digitaal deze groep te bereiken, doet Viacom het goed. Hols: „We benaderen doelgroepen altijd 360 graden. Dat betekent dat we eerst nadenken over een goed format en samen de inhoud bepalen. Daarna kijken we waar het format het beste past en hoe we deze content kunnen delen op al onze beschikbare sociale, digitale en lineaire kanalen. Soms begint een format digitaal zoals met Ex on the Beach, Double Dutch, Inpakken met…. Daarna kan het ook een ’long format’ vervolg krijgen zoals op MTV.”

The Roast
Het gaat goed met Viacom. 2018 werd zelfs het beste jaar ooit genoemd, zowel in financiële zin als in het trekken van veel kijkers naar verschillende platformen van Viacom. Dit jaar moet een nog beter jaar worden. De handtekening is net gezet voor een nieuwe The Roast eind dit jaar op Comedy Central. Het format is op dit moment het meest succesvolle van Viacom Benelux. Opnieuw zal er een Bekende Nederlander een ’Roast’ ondergaan. Wie de opvolger is van Johnny de Mol, Gorden of Giel Beelen blijft nog geheim.

Buitenlandse formats in een lokaal jasje gieten, zoals met The Roast op Comedy Central of Ex on the Beach op MTV, zijn een succes en dit krijgt een vervolg. „Er komt meer lokaal product op onze zenders”, zegt Hols erover. „In de digitale arena is het belangrijk dat je relevant bent. Wij benaderen onze doelgroepen niet alleen vanuit lineair. We zoeken waar onze doelgroep zit en ’engagen’ hen bijvoorbeeld via YouTube of Instagram. We vertellen daar een verhaal, soms begint het daar en proberen ze ook te bewegen het long format via televisie te bekijken. We bereiken ze niet alleen digitaal of via social, maar ook dus via televisie. Daarmee realiseren we groei en zijn we relevant voor bijvoorbeeld onze distributiepartners zoals VodafoneZiggo.” Het houden van evenementen bij formats wordt ook een belangrijk middel in de mix van het bereiken van Viacom-doelgroepen. „Kijk naar het jaarlijkse Nickelodeon Familie Festival in Almere. Daar kwamen vorig jaar 12.000 mensen op af. Wij zijn commercieel marktleider in het binden van de kids-doelgroep. Events zijn heel belangrijk voor betrokkenheid bij onze merken en bieden adverteerders naast ons media-platform ook experimentele mogelijkheden.

Hols begrijpt de angst van veel kleinere digitale zenders als OutTv of OranjeTV die vrezen voor hun voortbestaan nu ze minder inkomsten krijgen uit distributievergoedingen van de kabelaars. Hij heeft er ook mee te maken. „Maar je moet je altijd afvragen of je toegevoegde waarde hebt. Kijken er genoeg kijkers naar je? Wij bereiken heel veel jongvolwassenen via ons portfolio. Dat is een traditioneel lastig te bereiken doelgroep via lineaire kanalen en daarmee bieden wij meerwaarde. Wij hebben een gezamenlijke verantwoordelijkheid om deze kijkers erbij te houden. Maar over bedragen ga ik het niet hebben.”

NLZIET
Een eigen videoplatform opzetten ziet Hols niet zitten. Ook gaat hij zich niet aansluiten bij het platform NLZIET waar content van de NPO, Talpa en RTL te zien is. Hij ziet wel een vorm van samenwerken bij het delen van content of het bedenken van nieuwe formats die op verschillende platformen te zien kunnen zijn. „Wil je zo’n eigen videoplatform goed neerzetten dan heb je veel goede content nodig, breed maar ook in niche. Maar je moet ook veel marketing power hebben en een product dat mensen gewend zijn te gebruiken. Ik zie veel meer in samenwerking met bestaande platformen. Met RTL zijn we commercieel al close. Zij verkopen onze reclamezendtijd. En een aantal van onze series is al te zien op Videoland. Om lokaal te kunnen concurreren met internationale video on demand (VOD) aanbieders, geloof ik veel meer in samenwerking. Dat kan ook verder gaan in het samen uitrollen van formats. Het is uiteindelijk belangrijk hoe de kijker binnenkomt en deze als ’fan’ zo goed mogelijk kunnen bedienen. Er zijn waar de kijker al is.”

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Maan, Broederliefde, Girlys Blog & nog veel meer op het Nickelodeon Familie Festival



Na een fantastische eerste editie van het Nickelodeon Familie Festival, keert het grootste familie festival van Nederland deze zomer terug! Met trots kunnen we nieuwe namen aankondigen: Maan en Broederliefde komen een spetterende show geven en heel veel nieuwe meet & greets!

De Early-Bird tickets voor het Nickelodeon Familie Festival zijn helemaal uitverkocht. De reguliere tickets zijn nu in de verkoop. Of koop voordelig een groepsticket voor maar € 20,95 p.p.

Ga nu naar de website! https://www.nickelodeon.nl/festival

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Official Nickelodeon Nederland Press Release:


25/06/2019



Tijdens het grootste familiefestival van Nederland, het Nickelodeon Familie Festival aan het Almeerderstrand in Almere, sluiten opnieuw bekende Nederlandse artiesten aan in de programmering. Niemand minder dan Broederliefde en MAAN worden als headliners toegevoegd aan de line-up. Ook Stefan de Vries & Sean, Mylene & Rosanne en dansgroep Dreamkidszz & The Originals verzorgen een spetterend optreden tijdens deze dag vol familieplezier en brengen daarmee voor iedereen wat wils om het einde van de zomervakantie met elkaar te vieren. Deze populaire artiesten sluiten zich daarmee aan bij onder anderen Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience, Kalvijn en STUK, die als eerste headliners al eerder werden aangekondigd. Op zondag 25 augustus staat het podium aan het Almeerderstrand in Almere op z’n kop met de coolste live-acts en Q&A’s van de bekendste YouTubers van Nederland.

Bekijk hier de eerste trailerbeelden:


En we hebben het programma nog toffer gemaakt, want kinderen kunnen bekende YouTubers en artiesten ontmoeten op het festival, waaronder Kalvijn, Milan Knol, Stefan de Vries, Sterre Koning, Stefania, Mylene & Rosanne, 4LIFE, Denise-Anna, Dirk Scheele, Nienke van Dijk, Wout Verstappen en Kaj van der Voort. Dit is nog niet alles, want naast deze sterren sluit ook de cast van De Ludwigs zich aan voor Meet & Greets en kunnen de bezoekers hun favoriete Nickelodeon en Nick Jr.-helden SpongeBob SquarePants, Chase, Marshall en Skye van PAW Patrol, Shimmer & Shine, Peppa Pig en Top Wing van dichtbij ontmoeten voor een high five.

Naast nog meer optredens van onder anderen 4LIFE, Dirk Scheele en Nick Jr.-ambassadrice Kim Kötter die een Nick Jr.-quiz zal hosten, zullen er op het podium Q&A’s plaatsvinden onder leiding van Sterre Koning. Daarin zullen de meest favoriete vloggers spannende, grappige en leuke vragen beantwoorden die iedereen altijd al heeft willen stellen. Ben je helemaal into gaming? Dan is Milan Knol er om vragen te beantwoorden tijdens de game Q&A. Houd je meer van Fashion? Bezoek een Fashion & Beauty Q&A met Senna Bellod en Girlys Blog.

Mochten de bezoekers zelf in actie willen komen tijdens het festival, dan kan dit tijdens één van de vele workshops. Zo kun je meedoen aan een DJ-workshop in samenwerking met de Herman Brood Academie en opkomend DJ Thomas Nan, een DIY-workshop slijm maken onder leiding van vlogger Denise-Anna, of word zelf een echte digital creator tijdens de ‘Vlog Workshop’.

NICKELODEON FAMILIE FESTIVAL

Na het succes van vorig jaar keert het grootste familie festival van Nederland, het Nickelodeon Familie Festival op 25 augustus terug naar het Almeerderstrand in Almere. Meer dan 12.000 kinderen en volwassenen hebben deze dag vol familieplezier tot in de nopjes beleefd!

Houd het nieuws in de gaten, want in de aankomende tijd worden uiteraard meer artiesten, Meet & Greets en activiteiten bekendgemaakt.

Meer informatie over de kaartverkoop en de programmering van het Nickelodeon Familie Festival vind je op www.nickelodeon.nl/festival of op Facebook. Volg ook @Nickelodeonnederland op Instagram.

Voor de organisatie van het festival werkt Nickelodeon samen met evenementenbureau Tribe Company, bekend van onder meer De Vrienden van Amstel LIVE! en Strandfestival ZAND.

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De soundtrack van Nienkes eerste kus 😘 | Super Songs | Nickelodeon Nederlands



Welk nummer doet je denken aan de zomer? Wat is je favoriete vakantienummer? Welk nummer wil je horen op het Nickelodeon Familie Festival? Deze week deelt Nienke haar Super Songs! Wie hoop jij volgende week te zien?

25 augustus is het Nickelodeon Familie Festival! Ben jij erbij? Check voor meer informatie www.nickelodeon.nl/festival🧡

Wat is jouw favoriete zomerse nummer? 😍

Mylène en Rosanne zingen de Snollebollekes met SpongeBob! 😂 | Super Songs | Nickelodeon Nederlands



Deze week delen Mylène en Rosanne hun Super Songs! Ontdek hun ultieme duet, een wens voor het Nickelodeon Familie Festival en meer!

Voor meer info over het Nickelodeon Familie Festival ga naar: www.nickelodeon.nl/festival

Welke Super Song zou jij samen met SpongeBob willen zingen? 😂

Kaj van der Voort zingt liefdesliedje voor zijn Moïse 💘 | Super Songs | Nickelodeon Nederlands



Deze week deelt Kaj van der Voort zijn Super Songs! Hij heeft al erg zin in het Nickelodeon Familie Festival 🕺 Ga voor meer informatie naar www.nickelodeon.nl/festival☀️

Luna en Esmée van 4LIFE showen hun Beyoncé-moves 💃 | Super songs | Nickelodeon Nederlands



Luna en Esmée van 4LIFE delen deze week hun Super Songs! Ontdek de favorieten van deze SpongeBob fans 💛

Voor meer informatie over het Nickelodeon Familie Festival, ga naar www.nickelodeon.nl/festival

Abonneer je nu voor nog meer van je favoriete Nickelodeon-series, zoals SpongeBob SquarePants, De Thundermans, School of Rock, Henry Danger en nog veel meer!

INDIA & FLORE (4LIFE) zingen POWER SONGS onder de douche?! 🚿 | Super Songs | Nickelodeon Nederlands



India en Flore van #4LIFE 🧡 delen deze week hun Super Songs! 🎶 Wat zingen ze onder de douche, en bij welk nummer denken ze aan hun eerste kus? 💋 Bij welk onderwerp denken ze aan het bekende Miley Cyrus liedje Party in the U.S.A.?

Laat ons in de reacties weten wat jouw favoriete 4LIFE-nummer is! 😻

Ga voor meer informatie over het festival naar www.nickelodeon.nl/festival en vergeet niet te abonneren!

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From Entertainment Business:

Roxeanne Hazes toegevoegd aan line-up Nickelodeon Familie Festival

Met nog iets meer dan twee weken te gaan, voegt Nickelodeon een nieuwe naam toe aan de line-up van het ‘grootste familiefestival van Nederland’. Roxeanne Hazes staat op zondag 25 augustus op het hoofdpodium van het Nickelodeon Familie Festival.

“Ook ik ben opgegroeid met Nickelodeon, dus dat ik op dit leuke festival mag optreden vind ik een onwijze eer”, laat Roxeanne Hazes weten. “Nick Jr. en Nickelodeon richten zich op kinderen van alle leeftijden. Voor ieder wat wils, dus. Het wordt ongetwijfeld een super leuke dag.”

Op het programma staan verder optredens van onder anderen Maan, Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience en Broederliefde. Daarnaast kunnen kinderen bekende YouTubers en artiesten ontmoeten tijdens Meet & Greet-sessies met bekende namen als Kalvijn, Stefan de Vries, Ronald van Het GamePortaal, Sterre Koning, Stefania, Mylene & Rosanne, 4LIFE, Denise-Anna, Dirk Scheele, Nienke van Dijk, Wout Verstappen en Kaj van der Voort.

Het Nickelodeon Familie Festival vindt op 25 augustus plaats op het Almeerderstrand in Almere, dat een dag eerder het decor vormt van Strandfestival ZAND, met onder anderen André Hazes, Guus Meeuwis, Ronnie Flex & Deuxperience, Kraantje Pappie, Tino Martin en Snollebollekes.

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Meer Nick:Nickelodeon Netherlands and Jantje Beton to Host Buitenspeeldag 2019 on Wednesday 12th June 2019!

Originally published: Tuesday, April 09, 2019.

Additional sources: Google.co.uk, DeepL Translator, Wikipedia), Google Translate.

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John Debney & Germaine Franco on Crafting the Music of Dora and the Lost City of Gold


Dora and the Lost City of Gold arrives in theaters this weekend, adapting the world of Nickelodeon's beloved animated preschool series Dora the Explorer for a whole new generation. The film follows a teenage Dora (Isabela Moner) as she ventures out of her life in the jungle and enrolls in an American high school. When her parents are kidnapped, Dora and her friends are sent on an adventure to save them -- and possibly solve an ancient Incan mystery in the process.

Adapting an iconic children's cartoon into an action-packed adventure is certainly no easy task, but Dora goes above and beyond to authentically portray its multicultural setting. This can be felt in a significant way in the film's music, which is composed by Oscar-nominated composers John Debney (Iron Man 2, The Greatest Showman) and Germaine Franco (Coco, Someone Great; Franco also has the honour of being the first Latina composer invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Music Branch and to receive the Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature (COCO)). The duo's score utilizes a live orchestra, choir, Latin musicians and indigenous Andean singers/musicians, all of which combines into an exhilarating soundtrack for the film.

Ahead of Dora and the Lost City of Gold's theatrical debut, ComicBook.com got a chance to chat with Franco and Debney about crafting the film's unique sound, their relationship with Dora, and the significance of diversity in the world of composing.

ComicBook.com: How did you both initially get into the world of music and composing?

Germaine Franco: I got into music at a pretty young age; I was really interested in drums, percussion. I had played in orchestras and jazz bands, marching bands, and I wound up going to a conservatory in Houston and that's when I had started writing. And I got into film music through theater, working at the Los Angeles Theater Center, writing a lot of music for theater, and that transitioned into film. That's the short story.

John Debney: Well, same with me. I started playing at a really young age and started working for other composers as an orchestrator for quite a while in television. And then, like Germaine, went to college, got my degree in composition, and started working my way up, and here we are today.

What was your background with Dora going into this project? I know the character has become this sort of cultural touchstone, so I was curious about what kind of relationship you both had with that.

Franco: I have a son, so we spent many hours watching the Dora TV show and the specials. We speak Spanish as well, so it was, you know, part of our son's growing up. He always enjoyed it. Dora always felt more culturally relevant to us. So when the chance came to work on Dora with John; I was super excited because I already knew so much about her character.

Debney: It was the same with me. I have a lot of nieces, and I remember years ago when they were smaller, they were watching Dora and loved Dora. So I sort of got to know Dora back - almost twenty years ago, something like that. I always thought it was a pretty great animated show. So I kind of fell in love with it during then myself.

I love that you both worked with Latin and indigenous musicians with the Dora and the Lost City of Gold score. I was wondering if you both could speak to that and the significance of it.

Debney: I couldn't have picked a better partner and co-composer than Germaine. The choice was sort of made by the studio, and Germaine and I knew each other and respected each other's work, so it was sort of a no-brainer. And in terms of the cultural influences, that was hugely important to both of us. We wanted to both do a resurgent to ancient music, like ancient Incan music, etc. for all different ancient cultures. So we wanted it to be true to the culture and true to the heritage. And Germaine did some wonderful translation of ancient poems.

Franco: We originally wanted to go to Peru, but we came onto the project in [post-production], and there was a deadline and such. So we decided, "What can we do to make it culturally relevant?" And make it have some voice of the Indigenous people of Peru, and using some of the traditional instruments. So I started researching and reading a lot of books and pushing through a ton of music. And there's also of Peruvian musicians in L.A that we've worked with in the past, who had some idea the instrument keys and had used them on some other score.

I wanted to use the Quechua language in, you know, some of the choir pieces and for some soloists. So what I did was I wrote some poems in Spanish, and then I had the Quechua consultant who is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and he translated those.

We also found Bolivian musicians and Peruvian musicians. We had a language coach named Dante Concha who played all the indigenous flutes and the panpipe. And then another woman named Phaxsi Coca, and she's from Bolivia and speaks Quechua as well. And so they were chanting, and then helped us add their beautiful instruments on top of the score, which was really organic and added so much to it.

What is your favorite thing about the score for Dora and the Lost City of Gold? Is there like a certain sequence that you're particularly proud or anything like that?

Debney: I'm most proud of our collective work together, you know, Germaine and I were worked so thoroughly and every day, daily, at the, when we saw it all together, I think we were both really impressed that our styles worked so well together. And I think I'm most proud by how we integrated these instruments, these ancient instruments, and we kind of created a score that is a big adventure score but it's also infused with all these great colors of other cultures.

Franco: Yeah, I think what's really great about it besides the fact that we had our two voices, our sound, become one cohesive score was the way that we worked with so many different varieties of musicians and cultural styles. Because we have the epic, huge adventure cues, and there are emotional cues, and then there are the indigenous sounding cues. And so we had these incredibly trained orchestral players, and then the next two hours later we had the indigenous chanting going on, and we had the choir. So it was just a whole experience of putting them all together and collaborating that was, for me, a fantastic experience.

Germaine, I know you've become a champion for more diversity in the world of composing. What progress would you like to see made in terms of women and people of color, getting more opportunities in the composing industry?

Franco: I think the first thing is education, more females and people of color accepted into these incredible conservatories. But it has to happen at a really young age, because to cultivate a composer it takes years and years and hundreds of thousands of hours of practice. So we have to start really young, and so, for example, Sundance, they've already done it: they take fifty percent women, fifty percent men right off the top. I'd love to see that within my own performance rights organization, ASCAP, do the same thing.

Also, I speak at different universities, and when I go and I see just one or two women in the audience. And I would like to see more women admitted to those programs because it is the people coming out of those programs that are getting the bulk of work. I mean, there is a whole other group of musicians that are artists and you know, do pop and rock and jazz that turn to scoring. But having that incredible foundation of music education is very essential to get a bulk of the work done.

And then the last thing, I think, is not assuming that because we're women, people tell us that we only write a certain type of music. For example, people assume, "Well if your last name is this, then you only write that type of music from your cultural background", and that is completely not the case. Most composers write all kinds of music from a variety of styles. So, I think that would be good.

If you were to give advice for someone who wants to get into your shoes and break into the composing world, what would it be?

Debney: Wow, that's a class right there. I would tell younger composers to study, study, study. Meaning really learn the task of, you know, learn counterpoint, learn harmony, learn orchestration, right Germaine? It's incredible to have a musical gift, but I think just to stand the test of time and have longevity, the more well-rounded you are as a musician, the better.

I look at Germaine, Germaine is a wonderful instrumentalist and a brilliant composer. And I think that the more we learn and the more we do and running to different styles, I think that all helps.

Franco: Oh, I agree. I've worked with many interns and composers graduating from Bachelors and Graduate degrees. And the thing that separates the ones that I want to work with on my team and the ones that I would say need more work is exactly what John said: harmony, orchestrations. Because you've got to learn to work with a full orchestra.

And it's fantastic to have all of the software down. You must have the technical, but you can't just be technical. You have to have both. You have to have a musical background. So, not just listening to film composing, or scores, you got to listen to the basics and learn all the Western harmony. And then also study the music of other cultures outside the Western realm. Because there are thousands of new composers coming out every year, and so in order to differentiate yourself from the others, the ones that have the most musical skills and technical skills are the ones that I want to work with.

Debney: I would add one thing. I think Germaine is right. Especially now, we're certainly more global-oriented in terms of all the new things that are happening both for men and women composers. And I think studying other cultures and other cultures' art and music is an intentional thing. And I would just add that. I love that thought.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold will arrive in theaters this Friday, August 9th. Click the following link for more information and to watch the latest trailer!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/07/dora-and-lost-city-of-gold-2019-new.html

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From Machete to real-life hero, actor Danny Trejo, one of Hollywood's best-known villains, helped rescue a young special-needs child trapped in an overturned car in Sylmar, Los Angeles on Wednesday, August 7, 2019!


It wasn't a stunt for an upcoming movie. It happened in real life on Wednesday. The actor jumped into action after witnessing two vehicles crash causing one to rollover. The overturned vehicle that was sitting on its roof still had a baby strapped into a car seat inside.

Trejo, who also starred in From Dusk Till Dawn, Heat, Con Air, Spy Kids, The Devil’s Rejects and hundreds more, happened to be in the area when two cars collided Wednesday afternoon in the area of Hubbard Street and Jackman Avenue, ABC 7 writes with Trejo telling on-site reporters that one of the cars ran a red light.

“One of the vehicles overturned onto its roof and a young child was trapped inside, strapped into a car seat. Trejo and another bystander [Monica Jackson] helped rescue the child,” explains the site.

“Trejo crawled into the overturned wreckage from one side, he recalled, but he couldn’t unbuckle the child’s car seat from that angle.”

“The other bystander, a young woman, crawled in from the other side of the overturned vehicle and was able to undo the buckle. Trejo was then able to get the baby out of the car seat and pulled safely from the wreckage.”

“While that was happening, the boy’s grandmother remained trapped in the driver’s seat. Firefighters had to use equipment to free her.”

“Trejo says while the firefighters were working to free the woman, he was trying to distract the boy from the scene.”

"The only thing that saved the little kid was his car seat," Trejo told a photographer on the scene.

The Los Angeles Fire Department told CNN affiliate KABC that three people were taken to a hospital. Their injuries were not life threatening.

Thanks to his work with special-needs children, Trejo knew how to keep the boy calm.

“He was panicked,” Trejo told reporters. “I said OK, we have to use our superpowers. So he screamed ‘superpowers’ and we started yelling ‘superpowers,” Trejo added. “I said do this, with the muscles. He said ‘muscles.'”

“We got kind of a bond. I kept facing him away from the accident.”

Trejo can next be seen, er, heard as the voice of Boots the Monkey in Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Players' brand-new live-action movie inspired by Nickelodeon's beloved Dora the Explorer animated preschool series, which sees an older Dora (Isabela Moner) go on all-new adventures, in theatres Friday, August 9, 2019!

Not only is @officialDannyT (Danny Trejo) one of the nicest actors, he’s also a #hero!

He was right behind a crash in Sylmar and pulled a special needs baby out of an overturned car. He distracted the boy until grandma was OK. ♥️ —> https://t.co/tS2Za4bZVZ@ABC7pic.twitter.com/U9iLzAkHkA

— Veronica Miracle (@ABC7Veronica) August 8, 2019

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'Amor' + 'Sunny Day Friendship'🎵 Nick Jr. Songs in English & Spanish | Canticos



Canticos classic nursery rhyme sing-along videos are the perfect tool for learning words and songs in two languages (English and Spanish). Learn 'Amor' and enjoy Nick Jr.’s 'Sunny Day Friendship' Song featuring Sunny Day, Doodle, & more!

What is YOUR favorite song to sing? 🎵

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Preschoolers can watch full episodes online, play games, and discover silly surprises in the free Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com. Stream Nick Jr. for free in the Nick Jr. App on Roku and Apple TV or download full episodes for offline viewing on iTunes or Google Play.

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon, including Nick Jr. Draw and Play and Nick Jr. Let’s Learn!

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BFFs Annie LeBlanc & Jayden Bartels Answer It ALL! 🤗 57 Questions at SlimeFest | Nick



All That takes things pretty far for a laugh. Check out some of these amazing moments from Gabrielle Green as Literally Liza, Ryan Alessi and Lex Lumpkin as the Pranklers, Lori Beth Denberg as Miss Hushbaum, Kel Mitchell as Coach Kreeton, and Nathan Janak as a boy with a fork in his back. What’s your favorite over-the-top moment? Let me know in the comments below! Catch more All That on Nickelodeon!

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BFFs Annie LeBlanc & Jayden Bartels Answer It ALL! 🤗 57 Questions at SlimeFest | Nick



Get ready to find out everything you could ever want to know about Annie LeBlanc & Jayden Bartels in this rapid-fire interview! How did they meet? What’s their most embarrassing moment? And most importantly… What are their thoughts on garden gnomes!? Comment on YouTube with what else you want to know about Annie & Jayden and catch more of your favorite shows on Nickelodeon.

Do you have a question for Annie and Jayden? Drop it in the comments on YouTube! 💯

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Get Ready For Kids’ Choice Sports 2019 With Michael Strahan! | Nick



Don’t miss Kids’ Choice Sports, when it all goes down, August 10th at 8/7c, only on Nickelodeon! Click the following link for more info!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/07/nickelodeon-announces-kids-choice.html

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2019 Sneak Peek | ThePostGame



Dwyane Wade and USWNT star Megan Rapinoe are special honorees at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports show that premieres 8 p.m. ET/PT Saturday August 10. In the meantime, check out exclusive sneak peek of Rob Gronkowski, Lindsey Vonn, Trae Young, PK Subban and Nyjah Huston in the Smash-n-Splash event.

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Update (7/23) - Below is Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products' (VNCP) original press release announcing the sponge-tastic news!




NEW YORK, July 23, 2019 - Nike and Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products (VNCP) today announced the launch of the Kyrie x SpongeBob SquarePants collection. The collection features five shoes inspired by the signature characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, as well as apparel and accessories, including t-shirts, a hoodie, socks and backpacks.

Basketball superstar Kyrie Irving’s latest collection is suited for on-court competition and off-court jellyfishing with dedicated colorways for SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Sandy Cheeks and Mr. Krabs. The three high-top sneakers in the collection showcase the signature Kyrie 5 silhouette in bright yellow for SpongeBob, pink and green tones for Patrick and turquoise accents for Squidward. The low-cut silhouette of the Kyrie Low 2 pays homage to the currency-crazy crustacean, Mr. Krabs, as well as a Sandy Cheeks version with colors inspired by her iconic space suit.

The Kyrie Irving x SpongeBob INSANE SNEAKER Collab w/ Nike YOU Can't Miss! 👟 | SpongeBob



Crafted in collaboration with Nike, the Kyrie Irving x SpongeBob SquarePants collection celebrates Kyrie’s love for one of television’s most memorable shows, officially bringing Bikini Bottom to the basketball court for the first time. Tune in as we go behind the scenes with Kyrie at Nike NYHQ for an inside look at all 5 shoes from the SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired set.

Kyrie X SpongeBob Collection: https://at.nick.com/SpongeBobxNike
This year marks the 20th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants, one of the most iconic TV series ever created. SpongeBob has made an impact on pop culture with its universe of beloved characters, viral catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases and Tony award-winning Broadway musical. The character has also influenced the worlds of fashion and streetwear with recent collaborations, including Moschino, Lisa Frank, Marlou Breuls and Chinatown Market.

“What makes our collaboration with Kyrie and Nike so special is that we are celebrating SpongeBob’s 20th Anniversary with one of SpongeBob’s biggest genuine fans,” said Jose Castro, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Collaborations, VNCP. “Everything from the characters Kyrie chose and how they were designed into the line was done from a true fan’s perspective, and it shows. The sneakers, clothes and accessories became extensions of SpongeBob’s world, and we know fans everywhere will love this collection, just as much as we loved creating it with Kyrie.”

Kyrie x SpongeBob SquarePants will be available in adult and kids sizes from August 10 on Nike.com and in-store. In Europe, the collection will also be available at Kickz stores.


About Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products

Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products (VNCP) oversees all merchandising and retail operations for Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading multimedia entertainment companies and home to such powerhouse brands as Nickelodeon, MTV, Paramount Network, Paramount Pictures and Comedy Central. With a diverse portfolio spanning animation, preschool, youth and adult licenses, VNCP is committed to providing key partner development and innovative marketing solutions, ensuring the highest quality product offering across some of the world's most powerful TV and entertainment properties, including SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles


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July 22, 2019 - Bikini Bottom is officially making its debut on land — and on the basketball court. Taking Kyrie’s love for Nickelodeon's beloved animated series and fusing it into his shoe, the Nike Kyrie x SpongeBob SquarePants collection is ready for on-court action, and of course, jellyfishing.

SpongeBob, Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Mr. Krabs and Sandy Cheeks all have their own iteration of the shoe built off their unique characteristics. The star of the show, SpongeBob, has a version featuring a porous bright-yellow upper with a brown and red sole symbolic of his everyday outfit. The lovable best friend Patrick Star is known for his cheery pink coloring and green tonal shorts, both of which are represented in his shoe. In Squidward’s, his recognizable seafoam green coloring is prevalent and his typical callous expression can be found inside the heel. Mr. Krabs and Sandy both have low versions of the shoe, incorporating their signature colors and styles.

The Nike Kyrie x SpongeBob SquarePants Collection releases globally August 10.

Which pair(s) are you planning to get? Let me know in the comments!

For more information about the Nike Kyrie x SpongeBob SquarePants collection, visit the following link: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/05/nike-kyrie-5-x-spongebob-squarepants.html

Scroll up for a closer look at the five colorways, and click here to see what Kyrie had to say about each of the SpongeBob characters' basketball abilities.

Update (7/27): A detailed look at Kyrie Irving‘s Nike collaboration with Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants has just been released. Joining Bleacher Report for its footwear-focused series B/R Kicks, Irving unveils and then breaks down the meaning behind the “SpongeBob,” “Patrick Star,” “Squidward Tentacles,” “Mr. Krabs” and “Sandy Cheeks” colorways that are part of his forthcoming “SpongeBob” pack.

The video goes on to reveal that Irving has been following the cartoon since its debut in 1999, as well as why he continues to look to the animated series for inspiration and life lessons — he can even be heard whistling the show’s theme song near the end of the video. If you watch closely at the 6:20 mark, there’s also a colorway that hasn’t been shown before, one that closely resembles SpongeBob’s iconic 124 Conch Street pineapple house.

Fans of the NBA player and hit cartoon-series can check out the video below!:

B/R Kicks Unboxed w/ Kyrie Irving: 5 colorways of the SpongeBob x Nike Kyrie Pack



Kyrie Irving unboxes his SpongeBob x Nike Kyrie pack with B/R Kicks.

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“Shout out to my guy, Mr. Krabs.” — @KyrieIrving

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From Heavy.com:

Kyrie Irving Hooks up Odell Beckham With Exclusive Surprise

Odell Beckham Jr. is feeling that Bikini Bottom vibe at Cleveland Browns training camp.

Beckham shared a video on his Instagram [Stories] on Friday unboxing pairs of the Kyrie Irving “SpongeBob SquarePants” Collection. OBJ flips through the boxes that feature SpongeBob, Patrick Star, Squidward Tentacles, Mr. Krabs and Sandy Cheeks colorways of the Kyrie 5 shoe. Both Irving and Beckham are high-profile Nike athletes.

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OBJ was thrilled to get his hands on the new kicks, tagging Irving in the post saying, “Boy went brazy.”

OBJ got his hands on the Kyrie 'SpongeBob collection' 👀🔥

(🎥: @obj) pic.twitter.com/uBcIDK1uIB

— theScore (@theScore) July 26, 2019

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Originally published: Monday, July 22, 2019.

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What did you think of Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below! Nickelodeon's brand-new TV movie is available to stream on Netflix everywhere today!



In Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling, picking up over two decades after the 1996 finale of the original series, after being in space for around 20 years, Rocko, Heffer, Filburt, and Spunky attempt to conform to an even more modern life in O-Town, where coffee shops are on every corner, food trucks offer multi-layered tacos, touch-screen O-Phones are being upgraded on a near-constant basis, an instant-print kiosk has replaced Rocko’s old job at Kind-of-a-Lot-O-Comics, and radioactive energy drinks turn their consumers into mutants! The movie will also feature a prominent trans story arc, in which Rocko tries to get his beloved series The Fatheads back on TV!

Created by Joe Murray and originally airing from 1993-1996, the animated series Rocko’s Modern Life follows the adventures of an Australian wallaby named Rocko and his two companions, Heffer and Filburt, through their adventures in their home of O-Town. Just like the original ‘90s series, "Static Cling" is hand-drawn special that stars Rocko, a wallaby who emigrated from Australia to the United States and enjoys the simple things in life; Heffer, Rocko’s best friend; Filburt, Rocko’s other best friend; and Ed Bighead and Bev Bighead, Rocko’s neighbors; as well as the other colorful characters.


The voice actors reprising their famed roles include: Carlos Alazraqui (The Fairly OddParents) as Rocko, Spunky, and Leon; Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) as Heffer Wolfe, Chuck, and Really Really Big Man; Mr. Lawrence (SpongeBob SquarePants) as Filburt Turtle and Maitre D’; Charlie Adler (Blaze and the Monster Machines) as Ed Bighead, Bev Bighead, Mr. Dupette, Grandpa Wolfe, and Mrs. Fathead; Linda Wallem (Nurse Jackie, executive producer) as Aunt Gretchen and Dr. Hutchinson; Jill Talley (SpongeBob SquarePants) as Nosey and Joe Murray as Ralph. Additionally, Steve Little (Adventure Time) joins the cast as Cowboy and Cosmo Segurson (Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling, director) as Pillow Salesman. The movie will also feature Tom Smith as the voice of Really Really Really Big Man, and Dan Becker as the voice of Rabbit Dad.


The show launched the careers of noted voice actors Tom Kenny and Carlos Alazraqui; after the show’s cancelation, much of the creative talent moved on to SpongeBob SquarePants, the hit show created by Rocko creative director Stephen Hillenburg.

Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling credits:

Produced by Nickelodeon
Written by Joe Murray, Doug Lawrence and Martin Olson
Storyboard Artists Dan Becker, Cosmo Segurson, Tom Smith, and Joe Murray
Producer Lizbeth Velasco
Music by Pat Irwin
Directed by Joe Murray and Cosmo Segurson
Executive Producer Joe Murray
Additional Writing by Dan Becker, Cosmo Segurson and Tom Smith
Art Director Paula Spence
Associate Producer Angela Leung
Production Manager Jessica Dalton-Claffey
Production Coordinators Kevin Lam and Daniel Koskie
Production Assistants Chelsea Jauregui and Jeff Sornig
Animatic Editor Kevin Lee

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Dora’s going on her biggest adventure yet in Dora and the Lost City of Gold, inspired by Nickelodeon's beloved animated preschool series Dora the Explorer, in theatres today! What did you think of the brand-new movie? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below! Come on, vámonos!



Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever – high school. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego (Jeff Wahlberg), a mysterious jungle inhabitant (Eugenio Derbez), and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents (Eva Longoria, Michael Peña) and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold.

11-time Emmy and four-time BAFTA nominee director James Bobin (Alice Through the Looking Glass) has assembled a cast of diverse superstars to star in the movie, including: Isabela Moner (100 Things to Do Before High School, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Transformers: The Last Knight) as Dora, Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Overboard) as Dora's mother, Elena; Michael Peña as Dora's father; Eugenio Derbez (Overboard, Instructions Not Included; How to Be A Latin Lover), who plays Alejandro, a mysterious jungle inhabitant who tries to protect the teenagers from the marauders; Jeffrey Wahlberg (Future World, Ballers, Counterpart, Reefa) in the role of cousin Diego; Nicholas Coombe (Spy Kids: Mission Control, Midnight Sun) as Randy, a fellow high schooler who develops an immediate crush on Dora; Madeleine Madden (Picnic at Hanging Rock, Tidelands) as the school’s snooty class president, Sammy; Academy Award nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel, Amores Perros, Thor, The 33) as Dora’s grandma, Abuelita Valerie; Temuera Morrison (Green Lantern, Moana), who will play the role of Powell; Q’orianka Kilcher (The Alienist), who will play Inca Princess Kawillaka; Pia Miller (Home and Away) as Dora's aunt Mami; Madelyn Miranda, who portrays Young Dora; Benicio del Toro as the voice of Swiper the fox, Danny Trejo as the voice of Boots the Monkey; and Marc Weiner (Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, Dora and Friends: Into the City, Weinerville) as the voice of Map.



Dora and the Lost City of Gold credits:

Paramount Pictures, Paramount Players and Nickelodeon Movies Present
In Association with Walden Media
A Burr! Productions Production
A James Bobin Film
“Dora and the Lost City of Gold”

Executive Producers Julia Pistor, Eugenio Derbez, John G. Scotti
Produced by Kristin Burr
Story by Tom Wheeler
Screenplay by Nicholas Stoller and Matthew Robinson
Directed by James Bobin

Following it's North American release, Dora and the Lost City of Gold will rollout internationally, including in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on Friday 16th August 2019! Click the following link for a full list of international release dates for Dora and the Lost City of Gold!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/08/dora-prepares-to-leave-jungle-in-new.html

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Nickelodeon USA will start to premiere Middle School Moguls, a series of four brand-new CG-animated half-hour specials, in September 2019!


Middle School Moguls is inspired by the concept created by Gina and Jenae Heitkamp, who also serve as co-executive producers. The specials chronicle the ambitions of four new friends striving to create their own companies while attending Mogul Academy, an entrepreneurial school where kid-business dreams come true. They follow students Valeria (voiced by Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez), Winnie (Daniella Perkins, Knight Squad, Blurt!), Celeste (Jade Pettyjohn, School of Rock) and Yuna (Haley Tju, Bella & the Bulldogs), who are empowered by Mogul Academy to test their business creativity, innovation and grit, but being a kid boss comes with grown-up challenges so they’ll have to think outside of the box and “mogulize” if they want to make their big dreams a reality.

Additional voice cast includes Tim Gunn (Project Runway) as Wren, a non-binary teacher in the Mogul Academy Fashion Branch, and Jane Lynch (Glee, iCarly) as Victoria Steele, the Headmaster of Mogul Academy. Additional casting news to come.

Update (8/9) - To celebrate the all-new series, Just Jared Jr. has unveiled a super first-look at the show, which you can watch here on JustJaredJr.com!


“We’re thrilled to partner with Gina and Jenae Heitkamp to bring Middle School Moguls to life on screen and to showcase authentic stories that speak to today’s generation of ambitious kids,” said Chris Viscardi, who was Nickelodeon's Senior Vice President (SVP) of Animation Production and Development at the time of the announcement in September 2018. Chris (The Adventures of Pete and Pete, Sanjay and Craig, KaBlam!) has since moved into a producer role for the network, overseeing the creation of feature-length animated content for both Nickelodeon and third-party digital and linear platforms.

“Kids today are learning about entrepreneurial opportunities at a much younger age. They want to start their own business and make business playful and empowering. They believe nothing is unattainable. Middle School Moguls taps into this entrepreneurial movement – building businesses based on kids’ unique skills, boundless inventiveness and taking action to pursue their passions.”

Check out Gina and Jenae Heitkamp's awesome interview with Thrive Global, in which they announce the exciting news, below!:

Gina and Jenae Heitkamp of GenGirl Media: “With Middle School Moguls we started a movement to introduce the empowering idea of entrepreneurship and being your own boss to a younger generation.”

I think that idea for us is truly Middle School Moguls. It’s introducing the empowering idea of entrepreneurship and being your own boss to a younger generation. Whether that’s running and Etsy store or being the CEO and founder of a media company, it’s about creating your own reality. And one amazing thing about the next generation of business moguls is that they have a focus on giving back. It’s no longer just about profits, it’s also about changing the world for the better — and we focus on that in the show.


I had the pleasure to interview Gina and Jenae Heitkamp. Gina Heitkamp is the Chief Executive Officer and Jenae Heitkamp is the Chief Innovation Officer of GenGirl Media, Inc., an entertainment company that creates engaging television programming and captivating “Me Media” toys that focus on the fun and whimsy of childhood while keeping in mind today’s tech and media savvy kids. The Heitkamp entrepreneurs and sisters are Co-Creators and Executive Producers of “Middle School Moguls,” a new CG-animated series of television specials premiering on Nickelodeon in September 2019. The TV specials chronicle the ambitions of four new friends attending Mogul Academy, an entrepreneurial school where kid-business dreams come true. They follow students Valeria, voiced by Olympic gold medal gymnast Laurie Hernandez); Winnie, voiced by Daniella Perkins (“Knight Squad”); Celeste voiced by Jade Pettyjohn (“School of Rock”) and Yuna voiced by Haley Tju, (“Bella & the Bulldogs), who are empowered by Mogul Academy to test their business creativity, innovation and grit. Actress Jane Lynch (“Glee”) plays Victoria Steele, the Headmaster of Mogul Academy. Tim Gunn (Project Runway) as Wren, a non-binary teacher in the Mogul Academy Fashion Branch. “Middle School Moguls” was conceived a when Jenae was working as a school counselor in Los Angeles inner-city schools. Jenae decided that she wanted to make stories and toys with fun characters for young girls that also were inspirational. She pitched the idea to Gina, who was working on her master’s degree in business at the University of California, Irvine. The sisters entered the idea into the University of Irvine’s business plan competition and were the first female team in the University’s history to be awarded the grand prize. With the awarded seed money, they created their first product — Middle School Mogul dolls (formally called iBesties). By 2016 the idea had blossomed into a book and doll line for Target. With the success of the dolls came an offer in 2018 from Nickelodeon, to expand the brand into animation programming. Prior to co-founding Gengirl Media, Inc., Gina built her own go-to-market consulting company, Creative Kick-Off. She consulted on product and technology launches for a wide range of businesses. During her undergraduate education she worked on the U.S. product launches of Red Bull and Vitaminwater. Jenae Heitkamp, Chief Innovation Officer, has a background as a marriage and family therapist. She received her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton and went on to earn a master’s degree from the University of Southern California, in addition to a certificate in play therapy.

Thank you so much for joining us Gina and Jenae! Can you tell us the story of how you grew up?
We grew up in a working-class neighborhood. Our dad worked for a machine manufacturer and our mom was a special education teacher’s aide. We lived in a two-bedroom apartment and always shared a room. There were many other kids living in the apartment complex and our best childhood memories were playing with all the kids in the common spaces. So much of our imagination and storytelling came from those experiences. Our entrepreneurial spirit was born there too. We made up dances with the other kids and charged the neighbors to watch us. We also sold lemonade, of course.

Can you share a story with us about what brought you to this specific career path?
It was really a thousand tiny steps. With Middle School Moguls, we wanted to share this entrepreneurial “you can do it” message with kids, and at first it was a book. From there we thought, “How can we elevate a book?” The answer was to make a doll. Then we thought, “How can we make a great doll?” Through research and trial and error we found out. Next, we wondered how we could reach as many kids possible. The answer was selling into big box stores. Finally, we asked ourselves how we could get the message out even further, and the answer was children’s media. We just kept asking ourselves questions, then finding the answers. We both pinch ourselves daily when we realize how far we’ve come.

Can you tell us the most interesting story that happened to you since you began your career?
Creating animation is actually really interesting in itself. Coming into the industry, we didn’t have any knowledge of how the production end of media worked. It has been incredibly interesting to be involved in every step of the process from storyboarding to working with the composer on the score. One of our favorite parts was working with casting to find the best young moguls to represent the characters in the brand. We are beyond thrilled to have such amazing people voicing our characters.

Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?
When we first decided to make a doll, we hired a toy engineer and worked with her for months to create what we thought was the perfect rendering of a doll. We then found someone on Craigslist with a 3D printer and sent him the file. The doll was printed in plastic and we glued a tiny wig to her head. We were so proud of that doll. One day, on the way to a big pitch, we stopped for lunch and left her on the dashboard. When we got back in the car she was completely melted. Needless to say, she didn’t end up attending the meeting with us! In that experience, we learned that sometimes it’s best just to laugh at your mistakes. Honestly, we still crack up every time we see a photo of that first melted doll.

What are some of the most interesting or exciting projects you are working on now?
We are so excited about Middle School Moguls airing this September on Nickelodeon! We have other stuff in the pipeline, but Moguls will always be our first baby.

I’m very interested in diversity in the entertainment industry. Can you share three reasons with our readers about why you think it’s important to have diversity represented in film and television? How can that potentially affect our culture?
Jenae speaking — I’ve spent my career working with kids in diverse neighborhoods and my own children are bi-racial/bi-cultural. I want all of kids to feel seen, heard and represented. Growing up my favorite show was Different Strokes because they lived in an apartment like I did. Now that I’m older I realize it was a penthouse and that’s pretty different. But I remember feeling that connection at the time.

We recently attended a symposium where the speaker said, “The easiest place to change the nation’s narrative is in movies and television. Since it’s imaginary we can change the narrative tomorrow if we want.” That was so powerful to hear.

Gina speaking — There have been many studies that show that media has an important role in shaping identity and confidence even at a young age. That is one of the reasons we worked with the Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media on Middle School Moguls. Our aim was to show as much representation as possible so that our viewers can each find a character to relate to and be inspired by.

Another reason it is so important to have diversity represented in children’s media is to increase empathy and reduce stereotypes. Early exposure to diverse characters can help reduce future prejudices. We hope that we can have a hand in creating children’s media, like Middle School Moguls, that help kids to grow up to be open-minded, accepting adults.

From your personal experience, can you recommend three things the community/society/the industry can do help address some of the diversity issues in the entertainment business?

1. Don’t be afraid to share your ideas or stories. Even if you don’t have the experience, still share it and you might be surprised who it resonates with.

2. Support shows and media that are inclusive in meaningful ways.

3. Continue the conversation by asking questions just like this one.

What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why. Please share a story or example for each.

1. Not everyone is going to be nice (and that’s ok!). When we were doing our Kickstarter we got our first press. We were shocked reading some of the negative comments. It was our first experience being public with our idea and we tried to respond to people’s negativity with thoughtful answers. Finally, we learned to just let it go, but admittedly it took awhile.

2. Some of the biggest mistakes will make the funniest stories. There are so many things that seemed dramatic at the time that now we laugh about. When we give talks our mistakes are actually some of our favorite things to talk about because they’re so cringe-worthy.

3. Work with people you like. This seems obvious but everyone we work with or partner with, we genuinely like. Even if there’s a bigger more well-known company, we’ll partner with a smaller one if we get along with them better. For example, when our dolls were being warehoused our little warehouse threw us a welcome party when the shipping container arrived. They had balloons, banners and everything! It is still one of the more touching memories. It makes everything better when you have a good, supportive team.

4. Have good contracts. We’re both naturally very trusting people and often go on people’s word. We’ve learned along the way how important having things in writing actually is.

5. Enjoy the ride. Mothers are often told to enjoy every moment because it goes so fast, yet we don’t see entrepreneurs being given the same advice. We wish someone would’ve told us that we’re in for the ride of our lives and to hold and tight and enjoy.

Which tips would you recommend to your colleagues in your industry to help them to thrive and not “burn out”?
For other entrepreneurs, I would say to give it six more months. There were so many times we felt stuck but then six months later we were in a totally different place.

You are people of enormous influence. If you could inspire a movement that would bring the most amount of good to the most amount of people, what would that be? You never know what your idea can trigger. 🙂
I think that idea for us is truly Middle School Moguls. It’s introducing the empowering idea of entrepreneurship and being your own boss to a younger generation. Whether that’s running and Etsy store or being the CEO and founder of a media company, it’s about creating your own reality. And one amazing thing about the next generation of business moguls is that they have a focus on giving back. It’s no longer just about profits, it’s also about changing the world for the better — and we focus on that in the show.

None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?
Jenae speaking — There are so many but Michael Connolly, from Retail Monster, comes to mind. We had heard Michael, who comes from the entertainment industry, speak at a convention in Vegas. We went up to him after he spoke and pitched our idea. We had nothing but a business card; no drawings, nothing written down, nothing. He called us the next week and told us he liked our idea. We were on cloud nine. We kept in touch and a couple years later, when our dolls were being sold in Target he introduced us to Nickelodeon.

Gina speaking — For me it’s not so much a person that helped but an institution. We came up with the idea for Middle School Moguls while I was getting my MBA at the University of California, Irvine. We ended up entering the idea in the business plan competition and winning the grand prize. The prize money was enough to get our first doll prototype made. After that, the university offered us free work space, mentorship and even introduced us to our first investors. I am so grateful for all of the wonderful people there that still help our business grow to this day.

Can you please give us your favorite “Life Lesson Quote”? Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life?
Jenae speaking — I have so many, but there was one in particular when I was trying to decide if I should leave my job/career to pursue making Middle School Moguls. It was a hard decision because I had a child already and it meant upheaval, moving, less money etc. Around that time I saw a quote that said “Jump and the net will appear,” and that did it for me.

Gina speaking — In the beginning of Middle School Moguls, as it was gaining traction, I dealt with a lot of imposter syndrome. I didn’t feel like we should be having success and reaching these great goals because we had no experience or training in the industry. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop and for something to go terribly wrong. At some point in the journey I heard the quote, “Why not me? Why not now?” and it really resonated with me. I still use it as an affirmation to this day.

Is there a person in the world, or in the US whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch with, and why? He or she might just see this, especially if we tag them. 🙂
Jenae speaking — Oprah all the way. I love that she has used her voice to place positive, empowering messages into the world.

Gina speaking — I would love to have a private breakfast with Shonda Rhymes. She is a social justice advocate and one of the most creative and dynamic showrunners of all time. I’d love for us to one day become the Shonda Rhymes of children’s media.

How can our readers follow you on social media?
Online they can be found at GenGirl Media http://www.gengirlmedia.com and on Instagram @gengirlmedia, Facebook @gengirlmediainc and LinkedIn at GengirlMedia, inc

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Blue's Clues & You | Picking Blue's New Friend 🐾 Nick Jr.



Nickelodeon searched all over the world for the perfect host of Blue's Clues & You, the network's upcoming revival of its beloved preschool series Blue’s Clues. Over 3,000 people auditioned to be Blue's new human friend, a part which eventually went to TV newcomer Joshua Dela Cruz! In this PAWsome video, Blue’s Clues co-creators Traci Paige Johnson and Angela C. Santomero reveal why Josh is the perfect person to help reintroduce this iconic show to a new generation of kids! The video also features scenes from Josh's audition as well as behind-the-scenes footage!

Check out Blue's Clues & You!, the all new series coming this November to Nick Jr.! Click the following link for more info!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/05/nickelodeon-unveils-first-look-at-blues.html

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Official CBS Corporation Press Release:




August 8, 2019 – CBS All Access, CBS’ digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced plans to bring children’s programming to the service including exclusive original series and more than 1,000 episodes of library programming, marking CBS All Access’ first venture into children’s content. CBS All Access will begin rolling out its children’s programming later this year.

CBS All Access has teamed up with DHX Media and Boat Rocker Studios to license its first two original children’s series, ordering new seasons of DHX Media’s CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS, produced with Sony Pictures Animation, and Boat Rocker’s new DANGER MOUSE, produced with BBC Children’s Productions. In addition, CBS All Access will add more than 1,000 episodes of library children’s programming including the classic original DANGER MOUSE series from Boat Rocker Studios and titles from DHX Media like the classic INSPECTOR GADGET, THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON BEAR, MADELINE and HEATHCLIFF.

“Based on the age and demographics of our subscriber base, with an average age of 44, we see a significant opportunity to invest in children’s programming and provide even more value for subscribers with new originals and a world-class library of programming, specifically catered to our subscribers’ children,” said Marc DeBevoise, President and COO, CBS Interactive. “We have already acquired two originals and look forward to adding even more prior to launch to further expand our children’s library. This is the latest addition to our expanding content offering at CBS All Access, following our recently announced plans to further diversify our original programming with documentary and unscripted content in addition to our growing roster of flagship series like STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, THE GOOD FIGHT and THE TWILIGHT ZONE.”

About CBS All Access:

CBS All Access is CBS’ direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service. CBS All Access gives subscribers the ability to watch more than 10,000 episodes on demand – spanning exclusive original series, CBS Television Network’s primetime, daytime and late night shows, plus classic TV hits – as well as the ability to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. CBS All Access’ original series include THE GOOD FIGHT, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, STRANGE ANGEL, TELL ME A STORY and NO ACTIVITY, as well as the upcoming INTERROGATION, WHY WOMEN KILL and THE STAND. CBS All Access is also the exclusive domestic home to STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and the upcoming STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and STAR TREK: PICARD featuring Sir Patrick Stewart. CBS All Access also includes the ability to stream CBS Interactive’s other live channels, CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

The service is currently available online at CBS.com, on mobile devices via the CBS app for iOS and Android, and on Roku Players, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, Vizio Smartcast TVs and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Versions of CBS All Access have now launched internationally in Canada and Australia (10 All Access), with unique but similar content and pricing plans. For more details on CBS All Access, please visit https://www.cbs.com/all-access.

About DHX Media Ltd.:

DHX Media Ltd. (TSX: DHX; NASDAQ: DHXM) is a global children’s content and brands company, recognized for such high-profile properties as “Peanuts,” “Teletubbies,” “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Caillou,” “Inspector Gadget,” and the acclaimed “Degrassi” franchise. One of the world’s foremost producers of children’s shows, DHX Media owns the world’s largest independent library of children’s content, at 13,000 half-hours. It licenses its content to broadcasters and streaming services worldwide and generates royalties through its global consumer products program. Through its subsidiary, WildBrain, DHX Media operates one of the largest networks of children’s channels on YouTube. Headquartered in Canada, DHX Media has offices worldwide. Visit us at: dhxmedia.com.

About Boat Rocker Media:

Boat Rocker Media is a global entertainment company that creates, produces and exploits premium media content for all platforms, and develops brands and IP for worldwide monetization. Boat Rocker Studios, the content, distribution, and brands arm of the company consists of the following content groups: Temple Street, Crooked Horse, Proper, Insight Productions, Matador Content, Boat Rocker Kids & Family (including Radical Sheep), and a partnership with Industrial Brothers. Boat Rocker Ventures investments include: Untitled Entertainment, Jam Filled Entertainment, MarcoPolo Learning, Serial Box, The Outline, and CAA Creative Labs.

A selection of Boat Rocker’s recent projects includes: The Next Step (Family Channel, CBBC), Orphan Black (BBC AMERICA, Space), Lip Sync Battle (Paramount Network), Kingdom Force (CBC), Iron Chef Canada (Food Network), Killjoys (Syfy, Space), The Amazing Race Canada (CTV), Knight Fight (History), Vintage Tech Hunters (Discovery), X Company (CBC), Masterchef Canada (CTV), The Loud House (Nickelodeon), Bitz & Bob (CBeebies) and Danger Mouse (CBBC). For more information on Boat Rocker Media, please visit www.boatrocker.com and connect via (Twitter) or (Facebook).


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Nickelodeon USA has acquired the rights to LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit, a brand-new two-part LEG0-themed CG-animated television special inspired by the hit Jurassic Park franchise, and LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar, a mini-series that follows up the events of The Secret Exhibit!


In LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit, with the grand opening of Jurassic World’s new super-secret dinosaur exhibit just days away, only one thing is missing - the dinosaurs! In order to get the job done, Simon Masrani (Dhirendra) enlists his newly-hired assistant, Claire Dearing (Britt McKillip), to ensure the new attraction opens on time…or else. Unfortunately, Owen Grady (Ian Hanlin), the animal behaviorist Claire hired to deliver the dinosaurs, is late. From a runaway Gyrosphere, hang gliding with a Pteranodon, to a high-speed game of chicken with a T-Rex, Owen’s mission turns out to be far more difficult than anyone could have imagined. It’s the very beginning of Claire and Owen’s epic adventure, in LEGO ® Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit.

Inspired by the Jurassic World Lego toyline, LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit acts as a prequel to the 2015 film Jurassic World, and originally aired on NBC in the United States on November 29, 2018.

Nickelodeon USA will premiere LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit Part 1 on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT)!

Nick has also acquired LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar, a 13-episode mini-series that follows up the events of The Secret Exhibit!

Set in 2012, three years before the events of the Jurassic World movie, LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar picks up where the story left off from LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit. Newly hired animal behaviorist Owen Grady and Assistant Manager of Park Operations Claire Dearing team up on Isla Nublar to deal with everything hectic life around the Jurassic World park throws their way. And “everything” includes runaway dinosaurs, ongoing construction to expand the park, tourists everywhere unpredictable tropical weather, and an impulsive boss! Plus, a mysterious saboteur with surprising ties to the park’s past is on a quest to find a legendary treasure and destroy Jurassic World forever! What could possibly go wrong? Everything.

The news was announced in the August 2019 issue of Licensing Expo.

Nickelodeon has yet to announce a premiere date for the all-new LEGO Jurassic World series.

The news follows Nickelodeon debuting LEGO City Adventures, a brand-new CG-animated series set in the world of LEGO City, in June 2019.

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H/T: Special thanks to @kancsn01 for the news!; Sources: Jurassic Outpost, Zap2it TV Listings; Additional sources: YouTube Movies, Wikipedia, IMDb.

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Update (8/9) - Some bittersweet news coming in. Glitch Techs co-creator Dan Milano today revealed that Nickelodeon has now delayed the premiere of Glitch Techs until 2020.

Additionally, there is a image going around saying that Netflix will be premiering Glitch Techs. Please note that this is fake.

Update (7/19) - It's been a while since we've last heard any news about Glitch Techs, however, that may soon change! Glitch Techs co-creator Dan Milano has revealed that plans are already in motion to get the show to viewers' eyeballs "literally ASAP"!

Unfortunately, Glitch Techs didn't have a presence at Comic-Con this year, and "things are too quiet right now", but Dan reassures us that "happy announcements will indeed be coming"!

Although Glitch Techs doesn't have a presence at SDCC this year, Eric Robles, who created Glitch Techs with Dan, revealed that he would will walking the floor there with his Glitch Techs shirt on and he may have footage on my phone to show off if he is asked.

Update (4/7) - Although Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand aren't airing Glitch Techs just yet, Foxtel, Nickelodeon's Australia's carrier, is revealing the titles of episodes!:

Episode 1 - Age of Hinobi Pt. 1
Episode 2 - Age of Hinobi Pt. 2
Episode 3 - Tutorial Mode

Update (4/23) -The Loud House voice actor Tex Hammond (Lincoln Loud) has revealed that he'll be guest starring in an episode of Glitch Techs!

Eric Robles, the co-creator of Nickelodeon's upcoming animated series Glitch Techs, has shared some more fantastic sneak-peeks from his brand-new Nick show on his official Instagram! Check them out below!:

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Yup. We’re doing this alright. 👊 #WeAreTheGlitchTechs #glitchtechs #nickelodeon #videogames #animation #xboxone #playstation #playstation4 #xbox #switch #nintendoswitch #nintendo #twitch #twitchtv #gaming

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More Background Statue designs from a future Glitch Techs episode. Attention to detail on every episode. 👊 #glitchtechs #nickelodeon #videogames #animation #xboxone #playstation #playstation4 #xbox #switch #nintendoswitch #nintendo #twitch #twitchtv #gaming #vampire #vampires #gothic #gothicvideogame #countdracula #dracula #vampirehunters #WeAreTheGlitchTechs

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We put our hearts and souls in all of them. #glitchtechs #nickelodeon #videogames #animation #xboxone #playstation #playstation4 #xbox #switch #nintendoswitch #nintendo #twitch #twitchtv #gaming #vampire #vampires #gothic #gothicvideogame #countdracula #dracula #vampirehunters #WeAreTheGlitchTechs

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Run Miko. RUN!!! Animation coming in every day. 😆#glitchtechs #nickelodeon #videogames #animation #xboxone #playstation #playstation4 #xbox #switch #nintendoswitch #nintendo #twitch #twitchtv #gaming

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Rough Animation from our Glitch Techs Paris France branch. Name: Miko Kubota Gamer Tag: Me K.O!!!! Original storyboard by Phil Jacobson #glitchtechs #nickelodeon #videogames #animation #xboxone #playstation #playstation4 #xbox #switch #nintendoswitch #nintendo #twitch #twitchtv #gaming

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In additional news, Eric has announced that he's now on Twitter! Make sure to give him a follow @LegitEricRobles for more awesome Glitch Techs updates!

Update (2/24): Eric Robles has revealed in a tweet that Glitch Techs will feature a story arc!

That’s the goal because we have a story arc to tell!!!

— LegitEricRobles (@LegitEricRobles) February 24, 2019

Update (2/24): Eric Robles has revealed that the series premiere of Glitch Techs will be a 44-minute (which will air as an hour-long special) episode!:

Color script from our 44 min. Intro Special to Glitch Techs! 👊💥 Art Director Scott Kikuta @DanMilano@Nickelodeonpic.twitter.com/e6ZxzqQJTB

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The unheard stories of Nickelodeon Animation Studios: Andre Nieves is one of my oldest and most multi talented friends I have in animation. Years ago when Nick was going through one of its many changes the studio was painted completely white. All the wonderful colors were gone. One day I walked out of my office and had it. I convinced Andre to come in for a few weekends and start painting a colorful mural in front of my office without permission. So he did and we began to paint. After that Russell Hicks and Vicki Fenton hired him full time to bring color and life back into Nick. So happy KEYFRAME Magazine did an article to recognize the work he does. You’re awesome Dre! #nickelodeon

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Update (3/14) -Glitch Techs co-creator Dan Milano has share a story blueprint from the wall of the Glitch Techs writers room!:

A story blueprint from the wall of the #GlitchTechs writers room. A 3-Act structure with bits of #Savethecat& the #Channel101 Story Circle. We may not always hit every mark but it kept the bar set high for 30 half hour scripts. #glitchtechs#Nickelodeon#Screenwritingpic.twitter.com/EKE9Giie6e

— Dan Milano (@DanMilano) March 13, 2019

Update (3/17) - Storyboarder Ian Graham has shared a scene that he storyboarded for Glitch Techs!:

A single shot I storyboarded for Glitch Techs. I’ve already seen the finished animation and studio 100 did an amazing job! ⁦@LegitEricRobles⁩ ⁦@DanMilano⁩ ⁦@Nickelodeon⁩ ⁦@NickAnimation⁩ #GlitchTechs#animationpic.twitter.com/oAzV1Vi30r

— Ian Graham (@xXIbgrahamXx) March 15, 2019

Writing is hard. @LegitEricRobles and I are grateful to every writer who contributed ideas and persevered through the heavy distillation process on #Glitchtechs I learned so much in hindsight. pic.twitter.com/L0KkDmsgS2

— Dan Milano (@DanMilano) March 26, 2019

Looking back at @LegitEricRobles taking us through very early designs as well as an early 2016 selfie with some of the OG #Glitchtechs team #Animation#Nickelodeon#CreativeTeampic.twitter.com/vlpshJDZKN

— Dan Milano (@DanMilano) March 26, 2019

Some more pics from around the #GlitchTechs Production floor. #Animation#Nickelodeonpic.twitter.com/pi8cMS9iS2

— Dan Milano (@DanMilano) March 23, 2019

Each #GlitchTechs ep went through 3 animatic stages starting with thumbnails. Screenings were followed by exhaustive self-noting sessions of every sequence, attended by writers, board artists and episode director in collaboration with producers. #ThinkTank#StrongerTogetherpic.twitter.com/GV4XU3wDlB

— Dan Milano (@DanMilano) March 22, 2019

Raarrrr! Here’s some very very early visdev/style exploration work for Glitch Techs ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #Glitchtechs#visdev#Animation#conceptdesign#animationdev#characterdesign@LegitEricRobles@DanMilano@xXIbgrahamXx#glitchtechspic.twitter.com/eITBT4e7GV

— crayonmonsters (@crayonmonsters) March 23, 2019

One of the very first backgrounds I designed when we were developing Glitch Techs ✨⚡️✨#memories#glitchtechs@LegitEricRobles@DanMilano@xXIbgrahamXx#GlitchTechs#Nickelodeon#visdev#Animation#conceptart#animationdev#animationartpic.twitter.com/SB6PlFPVJK

— crayonmonsters (@crayonmonsters) March 21, 2019

Today at work we heard Our Sound Effects Designers pass at some glitching sound effects. Check it. @DanMilano@xXIbgrahamXx@Nickelodeon#GlitchTechspic.twitter.com/txoA0cDrLv

— LegitEricRobles (@LegitEricRobles) March 21, 2019

Additionally, The Rise and Fall of Nickelodeon Facebook page has unveiled a super interview with the creators of Glitch Techs!:

Guys, I'm honored to bring you a VERY SPECIAL part one of a two part Q and A, with THE CREATORS OF GLITCH TECHS! Dan Milano, and Eric Robles! Dan's will be today, Eric's will be tomorrow at the EXACT SAME TIME.

Glitch Tech's is a new series coming to Nickelodeon, which they've co-created. And t find out more about the creators, and the show themselves, I won't wait any longer. Here is my Q and A, and a definite must read, with Dan Milano.

Q: What was your start in the Animation Industry?

A: My start in the entertainment industry in general was back in 1998, co-creating and performing the puppet character “Greg the Bunny,” for New York City public access TV. This led to writing/producing short films featuring Greg and other puppets for the Independent Film Channel and adapting it as a prime time series for Fox (and later, MTV.) The experience led to many opportunities in features and television, including writing and performing for the animated series, ROBOT CHICKEN. Many of the relationships forged at RC would lead me to more animation jobs, writing and performing on shows like Sonic Boom, Star Wars Detours, King Julien and Dawn of the Croods.

Q: What was your first big Project in the Animation Industry?

A: Star Wars Detours was a huge opportunity to work on a major franchise and also involved a lot of detailed world-building. Due to my involvement on Seth Green’s Robot Chicken Star Wars specials, I’d been offered a Story Editor position on the show. Unfortunately it required leaving LA, (which I was unwilling to do,) so the job went to Brendan Hay, who was kind enough to bring me on as a writer. Season one was the greatest summer camp in the universe - going on writers retreats at Skywalker ranch with amazing people like Jane Espenson (Buffy,) Chris McCullough (Venture Bros,) Jessica Gao (Rick & Morty,) and my pals from Robot Chicken. We’d write all day in the main house and hang at night watching movies in George’s screening room. Brendan Hay presided over writers room with Seth Green and George himself would join us to hang out a few hours each day.

I cannot divulge details of the show, which got locked in the Lucasfilm vault after the Disney buyout, but it definitely had more sophistication to it than most of the trailers online were making it appear. The job required building, expanding and re-imagining aspects of the Star Wars universe, which the detail freak in me really enjoyed. I also observed the pleasures and pitfalls of filtering all those different writers’ tastes and tones (including George’s,) into something cohesive. Although I was just a writer, I paid attention to how the production team was conserving their CGI assets and tried to be sensitive to it in some of the scripts.

After the series was shelved, Brendan Hay went on to develop Dreamworks’ “The Croods” as a 2D animated series for Netflix, which was another world-building experience that expanded on the original movie. Besides being fun, it was another chance to soak up information on how a brand new series develops and manages its assets. This plus my experiences scratching and performing vocals on shows would help me greatly in prepping for my co-production with Eric Robles, which we began developing while I was still at Croods.

Q: Dan, what were your other works that fans might know you from before Glitch Techs? How did each project differ and help your development as a creator, writer, etc.??

A: The original Greg the Bunny productions (IFC, 1999-2006) co-created with director Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Tangerine) were down and dirty guerilla-style shorts that we shot, edited and directed ourselves with our friend Spencer Chinoy. There was a lot of discovery just experimenting with different ideas. Some days I’d perform the puppet and improv with people on the streets of New York, other days we shoot them against small sets that we built cheaply in my studio apartment. Just like animation, puppetry requires very deliberate use of your frame, forcing you to really make the most of compositions, backgrounds, props, music and FX to sell your illusion. Like animators, puppeteers also strive to create nuanced movements that simulate life - they just typically do it in real time.

The FOX version of Greg the Bunny, which I still can’t believe was a thing, was a multi-million dollar production (run by Modern Family’s Steven Levitan,) that exposed me to studio machinations, dealing with executives, standards and practices, unions, working with other actors and the management of a massive crew. Unlike the IFC experience, it was an extremely structured process that did not allow for much improvisation. I learned the pros and pitfalls of creative compromise; essential to healthy production but lethal if done without a clear and common goal. I really took away a sense of how I wanted to manage and inspire others going forward and of how generally brief and fleeting studio productions could be. I’d never take one for granted again.

Back in 2004, a friend and I sold a feature script to Sony Pictures that led to years of screenwriting jobs adapting and developing scripts, outlines and pitches for major studios and production companies. (A reboot of Short Circuit being one of the more prominent.) A great deal of that time was spent writing for producers like Laura Ziskin (Spider-Man 1-3,) Lauren Schuler Donner (X-Men,) Stan Winston (FX creator,) and Jenna Boyd (Nickelodeon,) all of whom drummed into me the hardest lesson, which was the importance of continually refining and rewriting your work. Writing is hard, and screenwriting without a partner can be very lonely. You get antsy, you get desperate for your project to move to the next stage and you loathe sitting back down to rewrite the same script yet again — but until you find the very heart of a story, the reason you are telling it, the reason others will connect with it - you will not have a story worthy of being green-lit. Time and again, the frustration I felt at being forced to rewrite was usually overshadowed by the pride I felt upon completing superior and more detailed versions of each script.

In 2010 MTV bought a spinoff series of Greg the Bunny called, “Warren the Ape,” which was about another puppet character (again performed by me,) who was trying to put his TV career back together while through rehab. The show was largely improvisational, relying on improv acting and editing to shape the stories. Although there were times I wished we’d had more structure, there was nothing like the energy and enthusiasm that came from active, creative collaboration— something I was really missing during the long, solitary process of feature writing. I knew I wanted to work with other artists and to share in the creative process.

This led me to work with friends like Seth Green and Rachel Bloom on a pilot for Adult Swim called “Team Unicorn,” with folks like Brendan Hay on “Star Wars Detours” and “Dawn of the Croods,” and then with this guy Eric Robles on an animated adaptation of a video game called “Monkey Quest,” for Nickelodeon.

Q: How did the idea of Glitch Techs come to be, how did it develop into what it is now?

A: I’d already been working with Eric Robles on another project when he asked me for some feedback on the initial idea he’d had of two friends working a Tech Support job where they go up against real-life video game characters. He was definitely asking the right person, because my whole life I’ve been an obsessed fan (props, cosplay, RPGs) of supernatural comedies like Ghostbusters — so I’d already amassed half a lifetime’s worth of ideas for just that kind of project. After responding with about twelve or so single-spaced pages of notes and suggestions, Eric invited me to partner with him on developing the idea.

The high concept show premise obviously had great commercial appeal, but I’d say the majority of our work in development was to elevate it beyond that. We talked a lot about the shows and movies we loved growing up - how they made us feel and why we still held onto those feelings. We wanted the Glitch Tech world to feel real and attainable to kids. For our characters to feel like people they already knew, people they saw every day. The show needed to be grounded in a plausible reality, so its fantastic elements would seem all the more special. And believe me when I say we both revere animation in all its forms, but I have to admit, there were days when we dared to say the show needed to feel like more than just a “cartoon.”

We brought on collaborators we felt had strengths and skillsets well beyond our own. Our supervising director Ian Graham (a hardcore gamer,) had an amazing eye for board talent and a long history on amazing series such as Avatar the Last Airbender and Legend of Korra. He and our astounding lead designer Scott Kikuta already had experience in the gaming industries, but we also wanted a mix of directors, artists and designers with traditional and gaming backgrounds. For writing, I called in every favor I could to put together a think tank containing some amazing collaborators — I don’t think I can say their names until Nickelodeon does an official press release but I’m talking about people who’d already created their own amazing shows like “The Guild,” “Legend of Neil,” “Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin,” “Gortimer Gibbons, Life on Normal Street,” etc. Plus one of the most well-loved programmers/developers in the gaming culture, who has shipped more than 120 games and worked on every platform since the original GameBoy.

Q: Can you give us any potential insight into the plot of the show? Maybe if there are any particular episodes to watch out for without saying anything specific??

A: Since I unfortunately can’t say any more right now on what the show actually is (Nickelodeon has not yet made any kind of official press annoucnement,) I can at least tell you what the show is not. Thanks to the very thoughtful work of everyone involved, literally from the network executive in charge (Megan Casey) down to every one of our amazing production assistants, Glitch Techs is not a show about mindless, monster-of-the-week adventures. It is not about pandering to, or disrespecting nerd culture, gamer culture or the intelligence of its audience. It is not about relying on nostalgia to form a bond with the audience. Glitch Techs is a love letter to both the gaming culture and the movies and shows we all loved growing up, with characters whom many of our collaborators wished they could have had as television role models growing up. Its also definitely not boring. :)
You probably can't say much about this next part, but the news broke that Glitch Techs Season 2 had halted production. News sites covered it and the potential it could bring. But is it really as bad as it's been made out to be??

The truth is that situations like these are unfortunately very common in animation, which makes us grateful that we’d had time to develop any second season content (and man do we have some amazing stuff finished already.) From what I saw, the coverage was pretty fair and I’m aligned with Eric Robles and artists like Phil Jacobsen, who have responded to it all in their statements online - we’re genuinely grateful to Nickelodeon for every opportunity we have been given. Our understanding is that the show will get an enthusiastic launch and we will just need to stand on the twenty episodes we’ve created to see if it connects with its audience. Of course none of us can predict the future but I can tell you that I think I speak for everyone involved when I say that Eric and I have never been prouder of anything we have worked on. We can literally do no better, so we are more than happy to rest the fate of the series on these twenty shows.

Q: When news broke about Glitch Techs production halt, an outcry of support came from Animation fans, including when things like the intro were uploaded and shown. How does it make you feel to see such an outcry of support and hope for this series success, when it hasn't even aired an episode yet??

A: It honestly moves me to tears. Losing the crew so suddenly was obviously very emotional. They were also the only people besides Eric, myself and a few Nickelodeon insiders to know this project existed at all. Next only to our families it has been the sole focus of four years of hard, precision work. To see the work embraced so passionately by fans, the exact people we set out to impress in the first place, was frankly just what we needed. Even a good deal of the negative comments were smart and justifiably cynical. I was proud of the artists who politely spoke up to discourse with fans and the fact that so many people seem to thirst for original (non-licensed,) ideas in the marketplace.

As for the leak, even though I’m a fanboy at heart I have to put on my producer cap and say I honestly can’t encourage that kind of thing. It really is playing with fire. I am however deeply honored at the response its gotten. An original IP, with zero awareness in the marketplace being passed around for no reason other than its spirit and quality validates our assumption that people want a show like this in the world as much as we do. And believe me when I say, they haven’t even yet scratched the surface of what the show has in store for them.

Q: What mark do you hope that Glitch Techs leaves on Nickelodeon and the people who watch it?

A: With Nickelodeon and the industry, I hope it leaves the mark that original IP can be just as powerful if not more than a recognizable brand. That it examples what can be accomplished if you tear down the walls both within the production and studio to be inclusive and work together as a whole. I hope it cements the idea that animated shows can be action-packed without sacrificing character, sophisticated without being dark, earnest without being corny and intelligent without losing younger audiences.

With the people watching I hope Glitch Techs makes them feel understood, appreciated, and above all, entertained. We had the time of our lives making it and it’d be a shame if that joy did not translate through to the audience.

Q: Not a question but I really thank you for holding this Q and A with me, it means a lot to talk to people like yourselves, you give a ton of insight and I know people will appreciate it!

A: Thank you so much for asking. We appreciate your interest and in getting the word out for us. Cable is a very insular platform to be on these days. We can only hope enough people hear about us and become willing to come looking for us when the time comes. If not, it wont be for a lack of trying. :)

Best to you,
Dan Milano

This was an honor and privilege for me to get to do you guys. I hope you give it the love it deserves, just like Glitch Techs deserves as well. Share it around, comment your thoughts, and as always, thank you guys so much for your support here and on Twitter, for making stuff like this possible, you're all awesome.

Tomorrow, the Q and A continues with the other creative half of the series, Eric Robles!!

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If you would have told me five years ago I'd be doing a Q and A with the creator of Fanboy and Chum Chum, I'd think you were insane... turns out, you aren't, because here it is, my second part of the Glitch Techs Q and A, with Eric Robles!

We talk about his start, Fanboy and Chum Chum and some of the more prominent rumors about the show, and so much more about Glitch Techs, it's a MUST READ, so I hope you take the time to do so. Let's get right into it!

Q: What was your start in the Animation Industry?

A: As a kid all I ever dreamed about was working in animation. As I became a teenager I finally realized there was no way my parents could afford to send me to art college, so I decided to enroll myself in community college and study Law Enforcement. But even during the two years I was taking classes, I never stopped sketching and drawing. So, one day my instructor Joe Dean (a police officer in Burbank, CA) complimented my drawings and asked me why I was majoring in law enforcement when I had such a skill for drawing. I told him I didn’t think I was good enough and that I really had no idea how anybody even got work in animation, so he was nice enough to introduce me to his sister-in-law, who turned out to be the President of Graz Entertainment, the animation studio that then made animated series like the original 90’s X Men , The Tick, Capcom’s Street Fighter and more! She had her people take a look at one of my sketch books and the next thing I knew they offered me my first internship. I was so thankful for the opportunity that I made a vow to myself to commit myself to the work and never stop drawing so that I could always be improving. Because I was always at the office and leaving my work on my boss’ desk for him to see, it actually only took a few weeks before I managed to get hired on full time as a character designer and clean up artist for all those amazing shows.

Q: The first big project we saw from you Eric was Fanboy and Chum Chum. How did the idea for that show develop and come to be??

A: At the time I was working for Nickelodeon on a show created by Carlos Ramos called The X’s. One day I received a call from Fred Seibert of Frederator Studios. He had heard of my work and wanted to meet with me. After a wonderful lunch meeting he asked if I would pitch a show to his shorts program. I was honored but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to pitch so I went home and asked myself what type of cartoon I would I love to create with such a great opportunity like this. I wrote a list of all the things I loved about being a kid — Watching cartoons, reruns of the old live action Batman series, hanging out with my friends at the local convenient store, playing arcade games and drinking sugary, frozen beverages all day. So, the initial ideas for Fanboy & Chum Chum were really just built in celebration of all those fun, silly things I loved about being a kid. With all that in mind I began to sketch and write about these kids that lived on their own and loved wearing their Halloween costumes all year round. Once you have the characters you just start to unleash them in all kinds of crazy adventures.

Q: How did you pitch Fanboy and Chum Chum to Nickelodeon? There has been a long standing rumor that they actually chose it for their network over a fledgeling Adventure Time, is there any truth to that?

A: Pitches are done visually so I storyboarded a short pitch of the characters to Frederator, who already had a deal with Nickelodeon that year to produce 39 shorts. Thankfully, my idea was one of the lucky ones to have gotten chosen.

The rumor comes from the fact that the pitch for Adventure Time was in the same batch of ideas, and Nickelodeon passed on it. Looking back, I truly believe it was the best thing that could have happened for both shows. Obviously, I’m happy with how things went for Fanboy and I believe that if things hadn’t gone the way they did for Adventure Time, it might have not turned out to be the same show everyone knows and loves today. It was also so huge for Cartoon Network, who were looking for a new network identity at the time. Who knows what changes they would have made if the success of Adventure Time hadn’t helped them define such a major part of their brand?

Q: Fanboy and Chum Chum of course got some positive reception, but it also did get a lot of negativity towards it for a number of reasons. Some quite brutal, though some constructive criticism. Did you ever see any of that and if so, how did you take it?

A: I’m guessing most of the negative responses came from teens and adults with internet access who wanted a much different kind of show from Nickelodeon than the one we were making. While obviously I would have loved for all ages to have gotten on board with the show, all that really mattered to me was what the kids thought. Fanboy and Chum Chum premiered with a total of 5.8 million viewers and gained a strong following amongst kids 2 to 11 years of age. As far as I knew our weekly ratings we were doing great and Nickelodeon was happy enough to give us a second season. I specifically remember our first Comic Con with the show and the amount of kids that showed up for the Q&A session and signing. You have to remember, the show was about that same little kid I used to be at their age. Fanboy was trying to be on their level and as far as I’m concerned it succeeded at that. You know, as professional artists we are sometimes so disconnected from the fans. But when you are able to see all the positivity and joy you can bring to kids with your silly cartoon, its all you really hold onto. The negativity just fades away.

Q: What are some things you are most proud if with Fanboy and Chum Chum in the end?

A: There are so many things I am proud of with Fanboy and Chum Chum. There were so many challenges the production had to overcome. I’d set out with the goal of creating a real classic Looney Toons squash and stretch look, which was extremely ambitious for CG animation. I’m proud of my amazing crew, who figured ways to accomplish this style without the CG puppet rigs constantly breaking which was a seriously big deal back in those days. It was one of so many things people told us ‘couldn’t be done’ that we ended up finding clever ways of doing. I’m proud the show aired domestically and internationally, managing to sell toys, books, backpacks etc. It won 5 Emmy awards including one for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. And coming up on TEN years since the show first premiered, I’m not only proud but truly happy that I get so many messages on social media from fans who enjoyed the show when they were kids and still do today.

Q: What was the interim between Fanboy and Chum Chum and Glitch Techs like? What were you doing projects wise? Anything of note??

A: After Fanboy and Chum Chum I was put on an Overall Deal at Nickelodeon, which means I would either help to develop current projects they needed help with, or by developing my own original ideas. One of the projects I was asked to help with was a game property that Nickelodeon owned called ”Monkey Quest.” It already had a pretty decent fan base online so I spent a few months working on it and once I pitched my idea on what a story would be, they liked it and asked me to start interviewing screenwriters to develop the script. This is where I first met Dan Milano, who would become my creative partner on Glitch Techs. Dan was working over at Dreamworks TV on King Julien and Dawn of The Croods at the time but was available to freelance on Monkey Quest with me. Right from the get I knew Dan and I would make a great team. We finished each others sentences and he could look at all my doodles and make sense of the stories I was trying to tell. We developed the project for about six months and it was coming out fantastic, but in that time Nickelodeon let Dan and I know the hype on the game was declining and they didn’t feel as confident about producing a show for it anymore.

As Dan continued with his other work for the time being, the studio asked me to focus on developing an original short for them. At the time these shorts weren’t really meant as series pitches, but as experimental bumpers you might possibly see in-between commercials or online. As I began work on a few ideas, an executive at Nickelodeon named Mary Harrington saw a sketch I’d done of two Zombie Brothers. After pitching her and Jenna Boyd the head of Development the idea, we produced it as my first stop motion short with Screen Novelties.

When that was completed, I spent a few months developing more original ideas for series, including two very cool Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spin offs that have never seen the light of day, mostly because as they were being developed I also started working on an idea about these two blue-collar game technicians who secretly fought video game monsters that spawned from faulty game consoles...

Q: How did the idea of Glitch Techs come to be, how did it develop into what it is now, and was pitching it to Nickelodeon different from how Fanboy and Chum Chum was pitched??

A: Just like back at Graz Entertainment, I was always drawing, night and day. I’d fill cardboard boxes with sketches and doodles, then store them away and start on the next box. Each time I’d write “Box of Ideas,” on the side and sometimes friends who visited my office would shuffle through it while we hung out. Well one evening, Russell Hicks, the head of the studio, stopped by my office. He’d often come around if he was working late to see who was still in the studio and —surprise— he almost always found me there. Anyway, he asked to dig through the box a bit and he dug up a storyboard that I had sketched up for Glitch Techs. He asked me to pitch it to him, so I did, right there in the moment. Thankfully he loved it and asked me to stop whatever else I was doing to focus on the idea. It was an entirely different situation than how Fanboy got started, showing there is no one way to pitch a show, but the key to both of them was that they were based on ideas I’d been constantly working on and developing. You just never know when the perfect opportunity will strike so you should always be developing your ideas because when that opportunity finally happens, you want to be ready.

Q: How would you tell fans that Glitch Techs is different from your previous works, like Fanboy and Chum Chum?

A: Glitch Techs is very different. Fanboy was a silly, eleven minute comedy with what I call a ‘reset button,’ meaning that no matter what happened in those eleven minute adventures, (even if you blew up the planet,) every thing would be back to normal by the start of the next episode. With Glitch Techs, we really wanted to engage the audience in a different way. I wanted to go back to my action adventure roots and tell twenty-two minute stories that were more meaningful, with plenty of character and story growth throughout the series.

Q: Can you give us any potential insight into the plot of the show? Maybe if there are any particular episodes to watch out for without saying anything specific??


A: Oh man this is gonna be hard. There is so much. There is so much that nearly every episode brings something new that expands the world a bit. The pilot is very much an origin story that builds up the main characters. By the fourth show we’re really rolling along but just when you think you know what’s coming we change things up quite a bit. We have an episode where the Techs meet an outsider who has a completely different view of what glitches are then they do, which is definitely one to look for. We also pull styles and moods from various video games giving so many of them a different flavor. Its definitely not a formula show. Seeing one does not mean you have seen them all, just ask the poor folks doing our art, our music or our effects - every episode is like another little movie they’ve got to create fresh material for. Thankfully, they love it as much as we do and hopefully as much as you guys will. Sorry we can’t give more detail, we need to respect the Network (and the audience!) and wait for now.

Q: When news broke about Glitch Techs production halt, an outcry of support came from Animation fans, including when things like the intro were uploaded and shown. How does it make you feel to see such an outcry of support and hope for this series success, when it hasn't even aired an episode yet??

A: I think Dan and I could write a book on our last four years of trying to get Glitch Techs produced. I can’t stress enough how unique it is to have an original story and character driven show these days, when most studios are only focusing on remakes form their own vaults or from other established properties. We are so grateful to Nickelodeon. The truth is, I actually don’t have any problem with licensed projects, I love so many of these franchises and wouldn’t mind working on some myself. But what I don’t like is the imbalance of it all. That there seem to be ten of them for every one of us.

So when our season two was halted to make room for more pre existing IP, the support that people online showed for the show and for our crew was overwhelming to say the least. Dan and I were moved to know people decided to own Glitch Techs for themselves, which is exactly what we’ve always wanted. We have worked so hard to make the most of this opportunity we were given and are so grateful to partners like Supervising Producer Ian Graham and Art Director Scott Kikuta for gathering the amazing talent they found for this project.

Q: What mark do you hope that Glitch Techs leaves on Nickelodeon and the people who watch it?

A: We’d love to be a show that helps remind studios that original IPs are what audiences crave more than anything. Its great to revisit something that is already loved but what is better than the kind of love you develop for something you discover the FIRST TIME? We hope we leave that kind of mark with people. New discoveries and adventures that open the imaginations of kids and adults alike with brand new characters, worlds and stories they can hopefully invest in, love and relate to.

AND THAT CONCLUDES THE Q AND A! I hope you guys loved it, if you did please like, share, and comment these around, they're full of so much info and you really learn a lot about the creators. I can't thank Dan and Eric enough for giving me this time, they're amazing guys, and I really hope you guys give Glitch Techs a chance because it sounds SO PROMISING.

Thank you all so much for reading, and your support to make this kind of stuff happen, and here's to when Glitch Techs comes out, cause I'm HYPED for it!

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Glitch Techs co-creator Dan Milano has share a story blueprint from the wall of the Glitch Techs writers room!:

RESPECT THE TECH! - High Five

When game consoles “glitch” and release video game creatures into your town, the Hinobi company detects the problem and dispatches the GLITCH TECHS! Suited up with an arsenal of fantastic gamer gear, their job is to wrangle the pests and “reformat” any witnesses!

Glitch Techs is an adventure-comedy following two newly recruited kids as they battle video game monsters that come to life in the real world. The series comes from Eric Robles (Fanboy & Chum Chum, The X's, Ni Hao, Kai-Lan) and Dan Milano (Greg the Bunny, Warren the Ape), both hailing from Nickelodeon's Artist Collective, an internal artist-led development program, and is being produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, Calif.

Glitch Techs will boast a multi-ethnic cast, including a Muslim-American female character who will wear a hijab. At a industry panel held late last year, the co-creators explained that when they were developing Glitch Techs, they “recognized the need to incorporate characters reflective of the viewing audience, whether they are background characters or main characters,” and revealed that they had worked with MPAC (Muslim Public Affairs Council) to “figure out how to accurately display an authenticity, even down to little behaviors.” Dan Milano further elaborated, “Even though we’re an animated show and they are trying to catch creatures, we want small things. We want to know that a stray hair came out of that hijab, and she had to tuck it behind her ear because that’s a human moment, that’s a practical moment, from everyday life.”

It was recently announced that Emmy-award winning actor Bryton James (Winx Club, The Young and the Restless) will be voicing a character in Nickelodeon Glitch Techs.

Glitch Techs is set to premiere during 2019 on Nickelodeon USA.

Are you excited for Glitch Techs? Let me know in the comments below!

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Originally published: Friday, February 22, 2019.

Additional source: Anime Superhero Forums /@PinkiePie97 (II), @SweetShop209 (II, III), @PapaGreg, @Lkoui.

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Nickelodeon is set to premiere The Casagrandes, the network's upcoming animated The Loud House spin-off which will follow Ronnie Anne and her chaotic multi-generational family in Great Lakes City, in October 2019, and to celebrate, Papercutz will be releasing Loud House Volume 8: Livin’ La Casa Loud! in November 2019!


Loud House Volume 8: Livin’ La Casa Loud! will feature 16 new stories with the Loud Family, the Casagrandes, and some stories featuring both families. The beginning of the book gives us a great profile of each of the characters, including their pets, and then off we go to reading about the antics of each family.

One story featured in Loud House Volume 8: Livin’ La Casa Loud! is “Feeding Frenzy!” and features the Loud family pets in their attempt to fend for themselves.

Make sure to pick this book up when it becomes available from Tuesday, November 26, 2019 (available in hardcover and paperback) to get your Loud Family fix as we wait for the next season of the show. Also, note this is the eight volume so you can also go to the back catalog to grab the other volumes!

The next chapter in the hit TV show tie in THE LOUD HOUSE is almost here! This time around, The Loud Family spends some time with their friends The Casagrandes in a collection of short stories, just in time for The Casagrandes to have their own spin off show premiere on Nickelodeon this Fall!

Loud House Volume 8: Livin’ La Casa Loud!

Written and Illustrated by The Loud House Creative Team

Lincoln Loud and Ronnie Anne Santiago have a lot in common. They are both surrounded by their large families, both have had their fair share of hand me downs, and both the same age. Join Ronnie Anne, Lincoln and their big and loud families as they face everyday life and adventures galore! All-new stories by the creative teams of The Loud House and Casagrandes!

Pub Date: 11/26/19

More Nick:Eugenio Derbez, Ken Jeong and Melissa Joan Hart Join Cast of Nickelodeon’s All-New Animated Series 'The Casagrandes', Premiering October 2019!

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Monét X Change, who recently became the first-ever black winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, has announced the exciting news that she's going to be part of a Nickelodeon show!


In an interview with EW.com, the 28-year-old North American drag queen, singer, and reality television personality from Brooklyn, New York revealed: "I have a Nickelodeon series I’m going to be a part of. I can’t really say what the project is, but it’s on Nickelodeon and comes out in 2020."

Update (5/23) - Monét X Change has revealed in an interview with Metro Weekly that the new Nickelodeon show she is currently working on is animated, and that she is currently in the studio recording lines for it!

Update (5/23) - Monét X Change has revealed in an interview with The Oprah Magazine that Nickelodeon is slated to announce her new animated series very soon!:

"Honestly, I don’t feel a whole lot has changed since winning. Being on Drag Race in general has afforded me amazing opportunities. I’m on a Nickelodeon cartoon series that will be announced really soon, and I’ve done Pepsi commercials with Cardi B. It’s getting me to think about one of my biggest dreams, which is having my own talk show—a goal of mine since I was a high schooler. To be a professional queen in New York City, it requires being a good host, and I love to talk. I love the drama of talk shows and the way of using your own comedy as a way to make people comfortable. [In May, she began hosting The X Change Rate as part of the Build series.]"

In addition to being crowned the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season four, along with fellow competitor Trinity The Tuck, who are now both being entered into the prestigious Drag Race Hall of Fame, Monét (whose real name Kevin Bertin) has also recently been seen in the Pepsi Super Bowl commercial with Cardi B, and is planning to release her debut EP Unapologetically, made in collaboration with artists who’ve clocked time with Whitney Houston, Justin Bieber, and Michael Jackson, on Friday, February 22, 2019!

I also have my EP and my visual album that people have been reacting to so positively. People are recognizing that I’m trying to take drag into the mainstream realm because in my heart of hearts I think drag is a magical thing, Monét told EW.com.

Monét wouldn't be the first star of RuPaul's Drag Race to cross over to Nickelodeon: RuPaul guest starred in an episode of Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated preschool series Bubble Guppies in 2015, in which he voiced RuPearl, a fashionable sea snail that serves as a ringside boxing announcer.

Check out Monét's super interview with Entertainment Weekly in full on EW.com!

More Nick:Nickelodeon Embarks on New Direction with its Biggest, Most Wide-Ranging Content Slate Ever | Nick Upfront 2019!

Originally published: Monday, February 18, 2019.

Additional sources: Wikipedia (I, II), Billboard, Google.co.uk.

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Nigeria’s biggest family festival, Nickelodeon NickFest Nigeria 2019, is set to hold its third edition in Lagos on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September 2019 at the Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace, Victoria Island, Lagos! Following a successful partnership in 2017 and 2018, Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa), leading provider of premium 360-degree entertainment is continuing to bring this fun family entertainment experience with Maltina.

Promising to be a captivating weekend for both kids and parents, this year’s NickFest Nigeria 2019 will involve plenty of singing and dancing and will feature Nickelodeon’s superstar characters in brand new live shows - The world’s most popular, irreverent sea sponge, SpongeBob SquarePants; Adventure Bay’s intrepid pups, Skye, Rubble, Marshall and Chase from Paw Patrol. Shimmer and Shine, the two genies who can solve any problem and for the very FIRST TIME in Nigeria the new and improved Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Commented Executive Vice President and Managing Director for VIMN Africa and BET International, Alex Okosi: “NickFest Nigeria 2019 provides an amazing opportunity to bring children and families together for an awesome festival filled with their favourite Nickelodeon characters, superstar musicians and other engaging entertainment. It is through our continued partnership with Maltina that we are able to bring this memorable experience again to Nigeria.”

NickFest Nigeria 2019 will welcome more than 6,000 children and families to the Federal Palace Hotel, transforming the venue into a bright orange Nickelodeon and Maltina wonderland, which will also feature Maltina’s Happy character. The two-day event will also feature The Celebrity Slime Challenge, where popular personalities are slimed green in an effort to raise both awareness and funds for children’s support through NGO (non-governmental organizations) projects in Nigeria.

Concluded Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Emmanuel Oriakhi: “We are very proud to partner with Nickelodeon to bring all the excitement of Nickfest Nigeria to the whole family. Nickfest is one of those events that the whole family can enjoy and is an event that nourishes those precious family moments.”

Tickets to NickFest Nigeria 2019 went on sale on Thursday 8th August 2019, and are available to purchase on www.afritickets.com. For more information on NickFest Nigeria 2019, visit the website www.nickelodeonafrica.com and follow Nickelodeon on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also join the conversation using the hashtags #NickFestNG and #NickfestWithMaltina.

You do not want to miss this!

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Tickets cost N5000 per person - ADULTS also require tickets for entry.

2. All children between 0 – 2 years old do not require tickets for entry.

3. Children under 12 years old will be admitted ONLY when accompanied by an adult.

4. Attendees need to bring their ID’s with them to the venue for verification.

NickFest Nigeria 2019 Dates and Times

From: Sat, Sep 28, 2019. 9:00 AM
To: Sun, Sep 29, 2019. 6:00 PM

For GENERAL NICKFEST ENQUIRIES, please call: +2348158135208 or whatsapp: +2348162295449 or send an email to nickfestlagos@vimn.com

For NICKFEST TICKET ENQUIRIES, please call/whatsapp: +2349036811777 or send an email to info@afritickets.com.

More Nick:Nickelodeon and Emerge Gaming Partner for 'NickX', a New Kid-Focused Competitive Gaming eSports Platform!

Source: BrandCrunch Nigeria; H/T: Daily Trust.

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Here are all the action-packed comics and graphic novels inspired by hit Nickelodeon shows coming your way in September 2019 (and beyond)!



Have I missed anything out? Let me know in the comments below or on Twitter!

Notes: Release dates for the U.S. only; International release dates may vary.

Click here for September 2019 Solicitations!

Oni Press

INVADER ZIM #48
(W) Sam Logan (CA) Fred Stresing (A/CA) Maddie C. (Variant) Marcy Bones


Part three of the Battle Void arc! As the newest member of the top tier, uber-elite citizens, ZIM is crowned the king of... security? Apparently the great leader thinks he's better than ZIM at ruling worlds and ranking citizens, but ZIM's gonna show him... by completely ignoring all of his security responsibilities. And hey, remember Dib? He's gonna lead the resistance to go take down the leader once and for all! All he needs is a gap in security...

Price: $3.99
In Shops: Oct 30, 2019


INVADER ZIM TP VOL 08
(W) Sam Logan, Eric Trueheart (A) Kate Sherron (CA) Maddie C.


The eighth volume in the bestselling Invader ZIM comic series based on the hit Nickelodeon TV series.

In Stores: Nov 20, 2019
Price: $19.99

IDW Publishing

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Vol. 22: City At War, Pt. 1
Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz (w) • Michael Dialynas, Dave Wachter (a) • Michael Dialynas (c)


It’s all been leading up to this! A massive showdown on the streets of NYC!

Everything comes together in this explosive story that sees New York City torn apart by different factions, mutant and human alike! Karai returns to New York and the future of the TMNT, and all of NYC, comes down to a final negotiation between Splinter and Karai. Can they reach an agreement before Bishop’s new plan begins? Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo face a gauntlet of danger unlike anything they have experienced before!

Collects issues #90–95 of the ongoing series.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 152 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-556-2

Available: October 8, 2019

Bullet points:

Advance solicited for October.

TMNT: Urban Legends #18
Gary Carlson (w) • Frank Fosco (a & c)


Leonardo gets in over his head when he comes face-to-face with an old foe: King Komodo! Will he escape the encounter unscathed? Will Leatherhead come to his aid? And where are his brothers when he needs ‘em?!

FC • 32 pages • SRP: $3.99

In Shops: Oct 16, 2019

TMNT: Urban Legends #18
Gary Carlson (w) • Frank Fosco (a) • Frank Fosco & Erik Larsen (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Retailer incentives:

Order 10 copies and get one free variant cover by Kevin Eastman!

Bullet points:
The entire TMNT Volume 3 run—all 23 issues—reprinted in full color for the first time!
Culminating in 3 brand-new issues to close out the series!

FC • 32 pages • SRP: $3.99

In Shops: Oct 16, 2019

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection, Vol. 10
Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Erik Burnham, Ian Flynn, Bobby Curnow, Matthew K. Manning, and more (w) Cory Smith, Dan Schoening, Dave Wachter, Pablo Tunica, Adam Gorham, and more (a) • Dan Duncan (c)


Turtles... in space! Krang is set to go on trial in Dimension X, but he has hired the cybernetic assassin Hakk-R to eliminate the witnesses set to testify against him. Meanwhile, the Turtles race to different planets in Dimension X to escort the witnesses to safety before Hakk-R gets to them first! Then, an enemy from Master Splinter's past is back and hungry for revenge. To get it, he'll summon the most dangerous foe that the Turtles have ever encountered—the Collectors, shape-shifting demons that can pass through dimensions at will and cannot be stopped once they have been summoned to harvest a soul. To save themselves, the Turtles team up with the Ghostbusters, the only people who have ever faced the Collectors and lived to tell the tale.

Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe issues #19–20, issues #73–75 of the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, the Dimension X miniseries, and the TMNT/Ghostbusters 2 crossover miniseries.

HC • FC • $49.99 • 384 pages • 7” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-590-6

Bullet points:
Available January 28, 2020
Kindle and comiXology editions available ($24.62)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #99
Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Dave Wachter (a & c)


City at War, Part 7. New York City descends into chaos after the unthinkable events of the last issue! Bishop is relentless in his pursuit, and a final showdown between Donatello and Metalhead will prove explosive!

FC • 48 pages • $7.99

In Stores: Available October 23, 2019.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #99
Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Dave Wachter (a) • Kevin Eastman (c)

FC • 48 pages • $7.99

*Retailer incentives:
Order 10 copies and get one free variant cover by Valerio Schiti!

Bullet points:
The penultimate chapter of “City at War”!

In Stores: Available October 23, 2019.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder in Hell
Mateus Santolouco (w & a & c)


Abandon all hope… as the most infamous villain in the Turtles’ universe, Shredder, returns!

Oroku Saki’s death is just the beginning, and his journey through the depths of the underworld proves to be anything but a divine comedy. How much of Shredder’s soul will remain after he faces the horrors of hell—and as his twisted path leads him deeper through the underworld, will he be able to survive an onslaught of demonic forces? Or, more importantly—the truth revealed about his own soul?!

TPB • FC • $17.99 • 128 pages • ISBN: 978-1-68405-529-6

Bullet points:

Available: Oct 29, 2019.

Advance solicited for October.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures: Change is Constant (Game)


Pre-Order Today!

Kevin Wilson, Daniel Lansdown, and Pete Walsh (d) • Robert Atkins, Ozzy Fernandez, Sajad Shah, Tony Vargas (a) • Chris Johnson (c)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures: Change Is Constant is a scenario-driven miniatures role-playing game created in IDW’s Adventures Universal Game System. Play as one of the four ninja turtles or Casey Jones, or take on the role of Baxter and command his robot fleet, including the menacing Mega-Mouser.

1-5 players • Playable from ages 14+ • 90 minutes • MSRP $124.99 • UPC: 8-27714-01680-2

Item #: IDW 01680
Bullet points:
Includes 59 miniatures.
Over a dozen scenarios.
Introduces A.I. mode for fully cooperative play.
Compatible with the Adventures Universal Game System.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2019

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures: City Fall (Game)


Pre-Order Today!

Kevin Wilson, Daniel Lansdown, and Pete Walsh (d) • Robert Atkins, Ozzy Fernandez, Sajad Shah, Tony Vargas (a) • Chris Johnson (c)

It’s dark times for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The Shredder has seized control of the city and worse, he’s brainwashed Leonardo into joining the Foot Clan! Play as one of five NEW heroes or take on the role of the Shredder and lead the Foot to victory with his new “chunin” and secret weapon, Dark Leo.

1-5 players • Playable from ages 14+ • 90 minutes • MSRP $124.99 • UPC: 8-27714-01682-6

Item #: IDW 01682
Bullet points:
Includes 40 miniatures.
Over a dozen scenarios.
Introduces A.I. mode for fully cooperative play.
Compatible with the Adventures Universal Game System.

Munchkin Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Deluxe (Best Seller; Game)
Steve Jackson Games and Jon Cohn (d) • Kevin Eastman and Tadd Galusha (a)


Munchkin Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles blends the humor and gameplay of Munchkin with the enemies and “team-up” themes of the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics.

3-6 players • Playable from ages 10+ • 60-120 minutes • MSRP $29.95 • UPC: 8-27714-01575-1

Item #: IDW 01575

Bullet points:
Officially licensed game based on the fan favorite comic book series and the Munchkin card game!
A must-play for any Munchkin fan, Munchkin TMNT puts a radical spin on the classic Munchkin rules.
Includes a mounted level tracker and 6 standees featuring artwork by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman!

BOOM! Studios

RUGRATS: THE NEWSPAPER STRIPS SC
*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR DECEMBER 2019*****


Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Price: $24.99
Writer: Scott Gray, Steve Crespo, and more!-
Artist: Will Blyberg, Kyle Baker, and more!
Cover Design: Jillian Crab
Release Date: 11 December 2019 (UK release date)

Synopsis:

- Nickelodeon’s beloved animated series Rugrats premiered in 1991 and gave the world thirteen seasons of unforgettable baby fun and adventures. With its unique blend of humor and family values, Rugrats established itself as a pop culture phenomenon. It’s unparalleled success gave way to movies, merchandise, and more, including a long run of newspaper comic strips.
- Collecting the newspaper dailies and Sundays, Rugrats: The Newspaper Strips follows the babies on a series stand alone adventures perfect for readers of all ages.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #44


Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Daniele di Nicuolo
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jamal Campbell
Incentive Cover: Kris Anka
In Shops: Oct 30, 2019

Synopsis: NECESSARY EVIL continues as the Omega Rangers return to Earth and meet the Power Rangers for the first time! But if they want to defeat Lord Zedd together, Jason, Trini and Zack will have to keep their identities a secret from their friends! Features the first appearance of the Omega Ranger Zords!


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MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #44 FOIL VARIANT


Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Price: $4.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Daniele di Nicuolo
Cover Artist: Goñi Montes
In Shops: Oct 30, 2019

Synopsis: Continuing a new Foil Cover initiative from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #40-49.

GO GO POWER RANGERS #24


Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott, Sina Grace
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Ivan Shavrin
Variant Cover: Miguel Mercado
Incentive Cover: Amelia Vidal
In Shops: Oct 09, 2019

Synopsis: NECESSARY EVIL CONTINUES! It's The Power Rangers vs Lord Zedd, as seen through the —literal—lens of Bulk & Skull. But can these two film the latest episode of Ranger Station and truly escape unscathed?


SABAN'S POWER RANGERS: THE PSYCHO PATH


*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR OCTOBER 2019*****

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Price: $19.99
Writer: Paul Allor
Artist: Giuseppe Cafaro
Cover Artist: Diego Galindo
In Stores: October 9 2019

Synopsis:

• The Psycho Rangers are back!

• Created by Karone when she was still the evil Astronema, the Psycho Rangers were programmed with overwhelming hate for all things Power Rangers. They were defeated at great personal cost, but now someone has brought them back and they are more murderous than ever before.

• Who brought them back, and why? And can Former Lost Galaxy Pink Ranger Karone and her brother, Red In Space Ranger Andros, stop them before they bring the universe to its knees?

• From writer Paul Allor (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Clue) and the fan-favorite artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Suicide Squad, Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon)!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: SHATTERED GRID DELUXE EDITION HC

*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR NOVEMBER 2019*****


Price: $75.99
Writer: Kyle Higgins & Ryan Parrott
Artist: Daniele di Nicuolo, Diego Galindo, Dan Mora, Jonas Scharf, Huang Danlan
Cover Artist: Goñi Montes
Release Date: November 12, 2019

Synopsis:

- Lord Drakkon—a twisted alternate-reality version of Tommy Oliver (AKA the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger)—and his newly reformed army are crossing dimensions in order to execute an all-out attack that threatens the very existence of every Power Ranger ever.

- For the first time in comic book history, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will join forces with some of the most popular Power Rangers teams in the franchise from across time and space to face the ultimate threat...one that will mean the death of a Ranger!

- Join New York Times best-selling writer Kyle Higgins ( Winter Soldier ) and Ryan Parrott ( Star Trek ) and artists Daniele Di Nicuolo ( West Coast Avengers ), Jonas Scharf ( Bone Parish ), and Diego Galindo ( Red Sonja ) for the Power Rangers epic that redefined the comic book series.

- Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers issues #24-30, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Free Comic Book Day Special 2018 , Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2018 Annual #1, and Go Go Power Rangers #9-12, with an all new short story from writer Ryan Parrott and artist Huang Danlan.

SABAN'S GO GO POWER RANGERS VOL. 5 SC

*****ADVANCE SOLICITED FOR DECEMBER 2019*****


Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Price: $16.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Eleonora Carlini
Cover Artist: Dan Mora
Release Date: December 10, 2019

Synopsis:
- THE PAST FIGHTS BACK!
- With the Green Power Coin finally in her possession, Rita Repulsa must go into the darkest corners of her past to unlock its power. Meanwhile, the Power Rangers work to discover what exactly Rita will do next, but face an unlikely foe who has his origins in Zordon’s past.
- Written by Ryan Parrott ( Star Trek: Manifest Destiny ) and illustrated by Eleonora Carlini ( Batgirl ), discover the secret history of the Power Rangers revealed for the first time!
- Collects issues #17-20.

Papercutz

The Loud House #8: Livin' La Casa Loud! Paperback

Release Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Author: The Loud House Creative Team
Available in Hardcover and Paperback


Series: The Loud House (Book 8)
Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Papercutz (November 26, 2019)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1545803439
ISBN-13: 978-1545803431

The next chapter in the hit TV show tie in THE LOUD HOUSE is almost here! This time around, The Loud Family spends some time with their friends The Casagrandes in a collection of short stories, just in time for The Casagrandes to have their own spin off show premiere on Nickelodeon this Fall!

Loud House Volume 8: Livin’ La Casa Loud!

Written and Illustrated by The Loud House Creative Team

Lincoln Loud and Ronnie Anne Santiago have a lot in common. They are both surrounded by their large families, both have had their fair share of hand me downs, and both the same age. Join Ronnie Anne, Lincoln and their big and loud families as they face everyday life and adventures galore! All-new stories by the creative teams of The Loud House and Casagrandes!

Pub Date: 11/26/19

The Loud House #9: Ultimate Hangout


Series: The Loud House (Book 9)
Hardcover: 64 pages
Publisher: Papercutz
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1545804060
ISBN-13: 978-1545804063
Release Date: April 28, 2020

When Mom takes Lori, Leni, Lynn, Luna, Luan, Lola, Lana, Lucy, Lisa, and Lily out for a special Mother-Daughters Day, Lincoln and his dad are left with the whole house to themselves! He quickly invites Clyde, Stella, and the gang over to enjoy this rare moment of unbridled freedom. But Lincoln can only enjoy his brief day as an “only child” for so long before he misses the hustle and bustle of the Loud House? Featuring stories by the Loud House creative team!

Dark Horse Comics

The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire Part Two TP
Michael Dante DiMartino (W), Michelle Wong (A/Cover), and Killian Ng (C)


On sale Oct 8

FC, 80 pages

$10.99

TP, 6” x 9”

What will it take to stop a war? In a desperate attempt to save the Earth Kingdom from falling back into the dark days of conquest and war, Korra and Kuvira convince an old friend to return for the fight. But will it be enough?

Written by series cocreator Michael Dante DiMartino and illustrated by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of the beloved television series!

More Nick:Viacom to Acquire 'Garfield' for Nickelodeon Portfolio!

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Nickelodeon and Papercutz have announced plans to release a ninth brand-new laugh-out-loud original The Loud House graphic novel inspired by Nickelodeon's hit animated series of the same name! Titled The Loud House #9: Ultimate Hangout, the graphic novel will be released in both hardback and paperback editions on Tuesday, April 28, 2020! Both editions are available for pre-order now on Amazon.com for $7.99 USD paperback; $12.99 USD hardcover.


The Loud House #9: Ultimate Hangout will also release in the UK the same day, with editions also now available for pre-order on Amazon.co.uk for £6.42 GBP paperback; £10.44 GBP hardcover.

In Loud House #9: Ultimate Hangout, when Mom takes Lori, Leni, Lynn, Luna, Luan, Lola, Lana, Lucy, Lisa, and Lily out for a special Mother-Daughters Day, Lincoln and his dad are left with the whole house to themselves! He quickly invites Clyde, Stella, and the gang over to enjoy this rare moment of unbridled freedom. But Lincoln can only enjoy his brief day as an “only child” for so long before he misses the hustle and bustle of the Loud House? Featuring stories by the Loud House creative team!

The Loud House #9: Ultimate Hangout Product details:

Age Range: 7 - 11 years
Grade Level: 2 - 3
Series: The Loud House (Book 9)
Hardcover: 64 pages
Publisher: Papercutz (April 28, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1545804060
ISBN-13: 978-1545804063
Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds

Additional upcoming The Loud House graphic novels include: The Loud House: A Very Loud Halloween on Saturday, October 26, 2019 (free for Halloween) and Loud House Volume 8: Livin’ La Casa Loud! (The Casagrandes special) on Tuesday, November 26, 2019!

More Nick:Eugenio Derbez, Ken Jeong and Melissa Joan Hart Join Cast of Nickelodeon’s All-New Animated Series 'The Casagrandes', Premiering October 2019!

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