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Update (3/5) - Argentina's Telefe, owned by ViacomCBS Networks Americas, will premiere Pistas de Blue y tu on Sunday 3rd May 2020 at 06h, as part of the channel's "Finde en Nick" programming block!

It’s time to pull up the Thinking Chair and follow the paw prints as Blue and her crew return in Nickelodeon’s brand-new preschool series Blue’s Clues & You!, debuting on Nick Jr. Latin America (Latinoamérica) and Nick Jr. Brazil (Brasil) on Saturday 4th April 2020 at 7 a.m. in Colombia and Argentina, 8 a.m. in Venezuela, 9 a.m. in Chile, 11 a.m. in Venezuela, 11:30 a.m. in Brazil and at 12 p.m. in Colombia.

Blue’s Clues & You! is locally titled Pistas de Blue in Latin America and Pistas de Blue e Você in Brazil.

Steve Burns (Steve) and Donovan Patton (Joe) will reprise their roles in the series premiere, “Meet Josh!,” and help new live-action host Josh (Joshua Dela Cruz) and the audience solve their first game of Blue’s Clues.

Blue’s Clues & You! will feature brand-new elements alongside refreshed iconic items from the original series, including:

• New CG-animation for Blue and Magenta;
• An updated Handy Dandy Notebook equipped with a new blue crayon and smartphone technology, allowing Josh and Blue to receive emails and video calls;
• An all-new Handy Dandy Guitar;
• The return of fan-favorite characters: Tickety Tock, Slippery Soap, Shovel, Pail, Mr. Salt, Mrs. Pepper, Cinnamon, Paprika, Felt Friends, Sidetable Drawer and Mailbox, plus the original Thinking Chair;
• And the introduction of Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper’s newest additions—twins Sage and Ginger.

A remake of the groundbreaking, curriculum-driven interactive series Blue’s Clues, Blue’s Clues & You! follows Blue as she invites viewers to join her and Josh on a clue-led adventure and solve a puzzle in each episode. With each signature paw print, Blue identifies clues in her animated world that propel the story and inspire the audience to interact with the characters.

Blue’s Clues & You! made its world premiere on Nickelodeon in the U.S. on Monday, Nov. 11, at 1:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Live-action host Josh and beloved puppy Blue, in Nickelodeon's brand-new Blue's Clues & You!

The original Blue’s Clues series launched in September 1996 to critical praise from educators, parents, and preschoolers and ran for six groundbreaking seasons. Created by Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler, and Angela C. Santomero, Blue’s Clues drew acclaim and high ratings for its unique interactivity that helped change the way kids watch television and has remained one of the most popular preschool shows of all time. The landmark series also raised the bar in preschool television by exploring advanced subject matter such as sign language, geography, physics, emotions, and anatomy. The original series debuted on Treehouse in Canada in 1998.


The original Blue's Clues series is titled Las pistas de Blue in Latin America and As Pistas De Blue in Brazil.

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From TVNIÑOS:

Nickelodeon llena su pantalla con estrenos para toda la familia

Nickelodeon Latinoamérica anuncia que, a partir del próximo mes, se estrenarán producciones como Los Casagrandes, Es Pony y Pistas de Blue y tú.

Los Casagrandes es un spin-off de la exitosa serie animada de Nickelodeon, The Loud House, que sigue a Ronnie Anne, una niña de 11 años que se muda a la ciudad con su mamá y su hermano mayor para vivir junto a su amorosa familia, los Casagrandes. Los Casagrandes debuta el 3 de abril a las 3 p.m. de Colombia, 4 p.m. de Venezuela, 5 p.m. de Chile, 6 p.m. de México y Brasil, y 7:30 p.m. de Argentina.

Mientras que Es Pony, una serie de 20 episodios, sigue las divertidas aventuras de Annie y su mejor amigo Pony, quienes a través de su optimismo y entusiasmo vuelven cualquier situación ordinaria una historia extraordinaria. Es Pony estrena el 4 de abril a las 11 a.m. de México y Brasil.

Por su parte, en Pistas de Blue y tú, Blue y sus amigos están de regreso con nuevas aventuras. El show sigue a Blue quien invita a los televidentes a que la acompañen a ella y a Josh en una aventura llena de pistas para resolver un rompecabezas en cada episodio. Pistas de Blue y tú debuta el 4 de abril a las 7 a.m. de Colombia y Argentina, 8 a.m. de Venezuela, 9 a.m. de Chile, y en Nick Jr. A las 11 a.m. de Venezuela, 11:30 a.m. de Brasil y 12 p.m. de Colombia.

Este mes también se podrán ver nuevos episodios de Henry Danger, Lego City Adventures, Desafío musical y The Loud House en Nickelodeon, además de Paw Patrol, ALVINNN and the Chipmunks!!!, Rusty Rivets y Butterbean’s Café en Nick Jr.

Además, Bob Esponja continúa festejando su 20mo cumpleaños con nuevos episodios llenos de aventuras junto a sus amigos de Fondo de Bikini. El especial Los mejores romances de todos los tiempos estrena el 14 de abril a las 3 p.m. de México, 5:30 p.m. de Brasil, 6 p.m. de Colombia, 7 p.m. de Venezuela, 7:30 p.m. de Venezuela y Argentina, y 8 p.m. de Chile.

Por último, Bob Esponja: Maratón de nuevos episodios, está programada para el 25 de abril a las 11:30 a.m. en Argentina y Brasil, y el 30 de abril a las 5 p.m. de México.

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From Dublanet:

As Pistas de Blue e Você!

ESTÚDIO: Audio News

Joshua Dela Cruz (Josh): Charles Emmanuel
Steve Burns (Steve): Clécio Souto
Donovan Patton (Joe): Marco Ribeiro

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From Revista COSAS México:

Las Pistas de Blue están de regreso con grandes sorpresas

Llegó el momento de sentarte en el “Sillón de Pensar” y seguir las pistas junto a Blue y sus amigos, quienes regresan a Nickelodeon en la nueva serie, Pistas de Blue y Tú este sábado, 4 de abril a las 11 am por Nick Jr.

Steve Burns (Steve) y Donovan Patton (Joe) regresan a la serie interpretando sus roles originales en el episodio estreno, “¡Conoce a Josh!,”. Steve y Joe ayudarán al nuevo presentador Josh (Joshua Dela Cruz) y a la audiencia a resolver las primeras pistas de Blue.

Pistas de Blue y Tú contará con elementos nuevos y elementos actualizados de la serie original, incluyendo:
Nueva animación CG para Blue y Magenta.
Una súper libreta y un nuevo crayón azul con tecnología inteligente, que le permitirá a Josh y a Blue recibir emails y llamadas por video.
Una nueva guitarra digital
El regreso de los personajes favoritos de la audiencia: Tic Toc, Jaboncito, Balde, Pala, Sr. Sal, Sra. Pimienta, Canela, Paprika, Fieltro, Cajoncito y Buzón, además del original Sillón de Pensar.
Sr. Sal y Sra. Pimienta presentarán a sus mellizos Sage y Ginger.

La versión actualizada de la serie interactiva Pistas de Blue, sigue a Blue, quien invita a los televidentes a que la acompañen a ella y a Josh a una aventura llena de pistas para resolver un rompecabezas en cada episodio.
Con cada huella, Blue identifica pistas en su mundo animado que impulsan la historia e inspiran a la audiencia a interactuar con los personajes de la serie.

La serie original de Las Pistas de Blue estrenó por primera vez en septiembre 1996 y con seis exitosas temporadas, obtuvo una crítica aclamada por educadores, padres y preescolares. Creada por Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler, y Angela C. Santomero, Las Pistas de Blue obtuvo altos ratings por su formato único, el cual cambió la manera de cómo los niños veían la televisión y ha permanecido como uno de los shows preescolares más populares de todo el tiempo. El histórico show, también elevó los estándares de la televisión preescolar al explorar temas avanzados como lenguaje de señas, geografía, física, emociones y anatomía.

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From Notícias da TV:

Aluno dos Gracie, novo apresentador de Pistas de Blue quer treinar jiu-jítsu no Brasil

Josh Dela Cruz com a cachorrinha Blue na nova versão de As Pistas de Blue, que estreia neste sábado (4)

Fora do ar desde 2006, a cachorrinha Blue vai deixar suas pegadas na TV mais uma vez. Neste sábado (4), às 11h30, o canal pago Nick Jr. estreia uma nova versão de As Pistas de Blue, série infantil que fez sucesso nos anos 1990. Para os brasileiros, uma ligação inusitada: o novo apresentador, Josh Dela Cruz, está louco para visitar o país e praticar jiu-jítsu.

"Eu adoraria treinar em uma academia da família Gracie no Brasil, isso seria incrível! Estudo jiu-jítsu com Renzo Gracie em Nova York, é algo que adoro. Então espero visitar o Brasil o quanto antes, assim que passarmos por esse momento horrível [da pandemia do novo coronavírus], quero tirar o atraso das minhas viagens", diz.

Ele admite, no entanto, que sua paixão pela arte marcial está em segundo plano no momento --não só por causa da atual quarentena, mas também porque ele não pode se machucar. Como é o único "humano" no elenco de As Pistas de Blue, a equipe não poderia continuar os episódios com outros personagens em seu lugar.

"Na época das gravações, eu não posso treinar nada, e entendo o motivo. Eu preciso ser muito responsável. Se eu levo uma chave de braço, por exemplo, corro o risco de quebrar algo e ter de paralisar todas as gravações", reconhece ele ao Notícias da TV.

Atualmente isolado em sua casa com a mulher, Amanda, e o cachorro Ollie, Josh Dela Cruz aproveita e faz planos para sua eventual viagem pela América Latina. "Quero conhecer a Amazônia, visitar o país todo! Espero ter alguns dias para fazer minhas aulas de jiu-jítsu, mas também explorar a fundo a cultura brasileira. Quero uma imersão total! Amo o Brasil sem nunca ter visitado", se anima o ator de 31 anos.

O que é As Pistas de Blue?

A série infantil conta a história de Blue, uma cachorrinha muito curiosa que adora explorar o mundo e acaba deixando uma marca de sua patinha em algumas pistas. A ideia é que os telespectadores peguem as dicas e, com a ajuda de Josh, decifrem uma mensagem cifrada. A produção original ficou no ar entre 1996 e 2006, e teve dois apresentadores, Steve Burns (Steve) e Donovan Patton (Joe).

Josh revela que, quando o programa entrou no ar, ele já tinha sete anos e era um pouco velho para estar no público-alvo. Mas assistia à atração de qualquer forma com sua irmã mais nova. "Virei fã (risos). Algumas das melhores lembranças que tenho com minha irmãzinha envolvem a série. A gente ria, cantava junto, eu tenho muito carinho por As Pistas de Blue", confessa.

Agora do outro lado da TV, ele reconhece que sentiu a pressão de ajudar outras famílias a formarem o mesmo laço que ele e a irmã criaram no passado.

"Tive muito medo (risos)! O que me acalmou foi que, quando começamos os laboratórios da série, Steve Burns me chamou de lado e disse: 'Josh, quero que saiba que escolhemos você porque o amamos. Nunca sinta que você precisa fazer o que eu e Donovan fizemos'. Foi ali que vi que eu poderia ser eu mesmo, tive a permissão para ficar confortável nesse papel e poder entreter tantas pessoas", lembra ele.

Mesmo mais à vontade, Josh tomou outro choque quando entrou no estúdio. Como a animação é feita por computação, ele grava sua participação em uma grande sala verde, que depois é substituída digitalmente pelos cenários.

"Meus colegas de cena geralmente são pedaços de fita adesiva (risos). Quando eu tenho sorte, me dão uma bola de tênis em cima de um suporte de iluminação [para simular a Blue]. Tem sido um ótimo exercício para eu liberar toda a minha imaginação", brinca.

Nos Estados Unidos, a nova versão de As Pistas de Blue estreou em novembro do ano passado. Até o momento, já foram exibidos 13 episódios, e a repercussão foi tão positiva que a Nickelodeon renovou a série para a terceira temporada antes mesmo da estreia do segundo ano.

"Como ator, estou no mercado há tempo suficiente para nunca acreditar em nada até que esteja escrito e assinado. Já vi projetos que tinham tudo para ser um sucesso e acabaram não dando certo. Fico com o pé atrás, penso que qualquer momento pode ser o último. Então estou muito feliz com essa aceitação. Temos uma equipe incrível fazendo a série e divulgando-a para que cada vez mais pessoas descubram a Blue."

Logo após a estreia de As Pistas de Blue no Nick Jr., às 11h30, o primeiro episódio será disponibilizado no canal do Youtube com mais seis curtas inéditos da animação. Todo sábado, às 11h30, um novo capítulo será exibido na TV.

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From Grupo la Provincia:

TELEFE PROPONE UN DOMINGO PREESCOLAR CON PISTAS DE BLUE Y TU

La nueva serie preescolar de Nickelodeon "Pistas de Blue y tu" desembarcará mañana, a las 6, en el marco de "Finde en Nick", en la pantalla de Telefe.

La versión actualizada de la serie interactiva "Pistas de Blue", sigue a Blue, quien invita a los televidentes a que la acompañen a ella y a Josh en una aventura animada llena de pistas para resolver un rompecabezas en cada episodio.

Steve Burns (Steve) y Donovan Patton (Joe) regresan a la serie interpretando sus roles originales en el episodio de estreno, "¡Conoce a Josh!" y ayudarán al nuevo presentador Josh (Joshua Dela Cruz) y a la audiencia a resolver las primeras pistas de Blue. (Télam)

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In additional news, Nickelodeon has changed the dubbing studio for the Latin American-Spanish dub of Butterbean's Café. From ANMTVLA:

Butterbean's Cafe: Serie de Nick Jr cambia de estudio de doblaje

Durante la emisión de nuevos episodios de Butterbean's Café, se pudo revelar durante los créditos que la serie dejó de doblarse en Albatros Studios (M&M Studios).

A raíz de esto, la versión en español latino de la serie pasa a ser producida por Etcétera Group de Venezuela bajo la dirección de Walter Véliz y Abraham Aguilar. Este es el reparto de voces identificando en los créditos:

Cuando se dobló la primera temporada en el estudio anterior, había contado con las voces de Kelly Viloria como Butterbean, Giannina Jurado como Cricket, Catherine Reyes como Poppy, Yojeved Meyer como Dazzle, Reinaldo Rojas como Jasper y Rocío Mallo como Señorita Marmalady.

Como dato adicional, el único cambio que se puede apreciar es el de la voz de Cricket quien pasa a ser interpretado por Constanza de La Rosa, esto debido a que Giannina Jurado renunció a Etcétera Group en el año 2009.

Butterbean's Café se emite en Latinoamérica. ¡Solo en Nickelodeon y Nick Jr!

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More Nick:Viacom International Studios Americas to Produce 'Planeta Marcia', a New Out-Of-This World Scripted Series for Nickelodeon!

Last update: Thursday, March 26, 2020.

Additional sources: Google Translate, Wikipedia, Lost Media Wiki.

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 05, 2020 -- Genius Brands International, Inc. "Genius Brands" (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today that its Master Toy Partner, Mattel, Inc., will debut the first toy line at Walmart stores for the original preschool brand, Rainbow Rangers.

The toys will feature characters — Rosie Redd, Mandarin Orange, Anna Banana, Pepper Mintz, Bonnie Blueberry, Indigo Allfruit, Lavender LaViolette and Floof — from the popular Rainbow Rangers series, currently airing on Nick Jr. in the U.S. and key territories around the world. Each unique and diverse character represents a superpower, including super strength, music power, animal whisperer, invisibility, super vision, super speed, micro-power!

“I have said many times that toys are the key category of licensed products for a property like Rainbow Rangers, and this new line from Mattel signals a very big step for the brand. The SKU is well priced to the current retail environment and represents tremendous value to the kids who love our show. With the addition of the new toy line, we now have licensed product in the market ranging from $1.50 all the way to $109.99 MSRP in a variety of different product categories,” stated Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO, Genius Brands. “We are extremely proud of Rainbow Rangers, which delivers positive messaging of empowerment, teamwork, friendship and environmental responsibility, and we are continuing to work with our licensing partners, like Mattel, to develop new products that bring the series to life and provide additional ways for our young fans to engage with the brand.” He added, “I think it is particularly important in these times to note that kid’s entertainment viewing is one of the few areas of commerce that is actually growing! We look forward to the consumer products driven by that to follow.”

Additional Rainbow Rangers branded products at retail include two DVDs from Distribution Solutions available at Walmart and Target stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon; costumes and accessories at online retailers, including Walmart, Amazon, Party City and halloweencostumes.com; apparel from Bentex on Amazon; storybooks from Macmillan Publishing at Target.com, Walmart.com, and Barnes & Noble; bicycles from Dynacraft at Walmart.com and Kohl's.com; and stationery items from Inkology on Amazon.

Featuring engaging storylines rooted in themes of empowerment, diversity, friendship, and sustainability, Rainbow Rangers is a rescue-based series that follows the adventures of seven girls who are Earth’s first responders, protecting people, animals, resources, and the natural beauty of our world. The series boasts a unique and highly-accomplished team of creators from the animated motion picture and television worlds, including Rob Minkoff (Disney’s The Lion King director), Shane Morris (Disney’s Frozen co-writer), Tim Mansfield, and New York Times Bestselling author and Emmy Award-nominated writer Elise Allen (Dinosaur Train, Lion Guard, Barbie specials), who serves as head writer and co-creator. Multiple Emmy Award-winning director Michael Maliani directs the series, and Genius Brands' Chairman and CEO and multiple Emmy Award-winning producer, Andy Heyward, serves as executive producer.

More Nick:Rainbow Rangers Wash Your Hands Coronavirus PSA | #KidsTogether | Rainbow Rangers!

About Genius Brands International

Genius Brands International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNUS) is a leading global kids media company developing, producing, marketing and licensing branded children’s entertainment properties and consumer products for media and retail distribution. The Company’s award-winning ‘content with a purpose’ portfolio includes Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger; Rainbow Rangers for Nick Jr.; Llama Llama, starring Jennifer Garner, for Netflix; award-winning toddler brand Baby Genius; adventure comedy STEM series Thomas Edison's Secret Lab; entrepreneurship series Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club; and Stan Lee's Cosmic Crusaders, created with Stan Lee's Pow! Entertainment. Through licensing agreements with leading partners, characters from Genius Brands’ IP also appear on a wide range of consumer products for the worldwide retail marketplace. The Company’s Genius Brands Network of channels, including Kid Genius Cartoon Channel, Baby Genius TV, and Kid Genius Plus!, are available on over 200M mobile devices and in over 100M U.S. television households via a multitude of distribution platforms, including Comcast, Cox, DISH, Amazon Prime, Sling TV, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and more. For additional information, please visit www.gnusbrands.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may,""might,""will,""should,""believe,""expect,""anticipate,""estimate,""continue,""predict,""forecast,""project,""plan,""intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), not limited to Risk Factors relating to its patent business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Update (5/13) - Official Genius Brands International, Inc. press release:

Genius Brands International Issues Shareholder Letter

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. “Genius Brands” (NASDAQ: GNUS), the global brand management company that creates and licenses multimedia entertainment content for children, released a letter to shareholders from Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. The complete letter follows.

Dear Friends and Shareholders:

Genius Brands International’s news last week regarding the launch of our new KARTOON CHANNEL!, which is available in over 100 million U.S. television households and across 200 million mobile devices, is a turning point in the life of our company, at a turning point in time of our economy.

Kartoon Channel! is what we like to call a ‘Netflix for kids’, except it is free. There is no subscription fee. It is fully ad-supported. It is a pure cartoon play, with no ‘natural predators’, and what one of our board members described as an "economic vaccine for COVID-19."

During these times, when kids are home from school and viewing is dramatically increasing, Kartoon Channel! provides a parent friendly schedule grounded with core animated programs that have learning and curriculums, as well as entertainment value, in them, e.g. Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club (financial literacy), Thomas Edison's Secret Lab (STEM), Young Martha and Friends (creativity--cooking, gardening, crafts, DIY).

In addition, Kartoon Channel! has acquired a large (almost 4,000 episodes!) and carefully curated number of animated programs ranging from Archie’s Weird Mysteries to Minecraft; Journey to the End, to Gummy Bear and Friends, that are safe, fun, and without violence, negative stereotypes, or objectionable language.

Though we can't compare ourselves to linear cable channels, it should be noted that when Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network all went on the air, they started with a 10 million order of magnitude subscribers. Kartoon Channel! is an 'on-demand' channel which means like Netflix, we offer a menu of offerings and the viewer then determines which program he or she chooses to watch. Having said the above, when Kartoon Channel! goes live on June 15, it will be available in over 100 million U.S. television households, and over 200 million mobile devices. All free to the viewer. All ad-supported.(with the exception of a small tranche of platforms, where the viewer can elect an SVOD option with no commercials) If you have Amazon Prime, you can see it. If you have Apple TV, you can see it. If you have Comcast, Cox, or DISH and Sling TV, you can see it. I cannot recall any children’s channel ever starting with such complete distribution, on Day 1, and let alone, at a time when the demand could not possibly be higher. Those of us with young kids (as I do) have seen this more clearly than anyone. Kids are staying home and viewing the same shows over and over, but hungry for something different. Parents are searching for new content, often looking for ways to enrich their kids from home with something fresh and original.

While all of the above was occurring with Kartoon Channel!, it should be noted that last Tuesday we also announced that our RAINBOW RANGERS toys from Mattel, based on our hit series on Nick Jr., will hit Walmart stories in August beginning with a multipack of Rainbow Rangers figures. Over 350 other licensed consumer product SKUs are due too, some of which are now already on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Target.com.

It has been a busy week and an exciting week for Genius Brands, and with all of this news, there was a surge of activity buying Genius Brands shares, and the stock price rose as a result. Based on that, we did a cash raise to provide adequate ‘gunpowder’ to fund new episodes of RAINBOW RANGERS on air, to coincide when toys go on shelf at Walmart in August, as well as have funds to ensure first-class build-out of Kartoon Channel! when we go live on June 15, including not only content acquisitions and marketing, but on-air branding--bumpers, graphics, and musical stings, etc.

It is a huge opportunity on a 'rising sea', and as we have witnessed from Netflix and Disney+ recently, on-demand viewership is rising dramatically, and we look forward to filling this need with a powerful new driver, Kartoon Channel!

This is an extraordinarily exciting time for Genius Brands and its assets. More than ever we are being thoughtful on how to harness the momentum of increasing viewership, and the accompanying advertiser revenue, alongside the power of the brands we have and are bringing forth.

Standby… More news will be coming soon!!!

Sincerely,
Andy Heyward
Chairman & CEO
Genius Brands International, Inc.

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More Nick:Nickelodeon Launches #KidsTogether--A Global Prosocial Initiative to Help Kids and Families Stay Informed and Engaged With Activities; Noggin to be Offered Free to Kids in Need in Partnership with National Head Start Association and First Book

Originally published: Wednesday, May 06, 2020.

Additional source: TVKIDS.

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NEW YORK--CBS All Access, CBS’ digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced the addition of more than 100 films from Paramount Pictures’ library to the service. Titles include Oscar®-winning films like The Godfather, Terms of Endearment and An Inconvenient Truth, as well as other beloved classics like Star Trek: First Contact, Patriot Games and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

Nickelodeon Movies include Harriet The Spy, Rugrats Go Wild, The Adventures of Tintin, Mad Hot Ballroom, and Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Also available is Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.

“Expanding CBS All Access’ library of films with these iconic titles from Paramount Pictures is just one of the many ways we’re integrating the phenomenal catalog of IP available to us within the ViacomCBS family,” said Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President & Head of Programming, CBS All Access. “The service is on a growth trajectory with two record-breaking months in March and April, and we look forward to bringing even more premium content and value to our subscribers in the coming months.”

CBS All Access recently experienced its best two months ever in April and March in terms of total streams, and the first half of 2020 now holds CBS All Access’ top two months ever in terms of new subscriber sign-ups of all time.

The Paramount Pictures titles available via CBS All Access also include Airplane!, The Hours, Stand By Me, The First Wives Club, Pretty in Pink and To Catch a Thief, along with additional films in the Star Trek franchise. For a full list of films currently available on CBS All Access, please visit: https://www.cbs.com/movies/.

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 15,000 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, TELL ME A STORY, NO ACTIVITY, WHY WOMEN KILL, INTERROGATION and TOONING OUT THE NEWS, as well as the upcoming event series THE STAND, THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH and THE HARPER HOUSE. CBS All Access is also the exclusive domestic home to STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD and the upcoming animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS. 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, LG Smart TVs, Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple TV 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 Paramount Pictures Corporation:

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

From Deadline:

CBS All Access To Get Summer Reboot, Adding New Films And Shows Ahead Of Global Expansion – Update

UPDATED at 7:35AM PT with more Paramount film details. CBS All Access will get a significant reboot this summer, ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish told Wall Street analysts Thursday, with Paramount films and shows from Nickelodeon, BET and other networks joining the service.

The subscription offering will be rebranded and will also expand internationally in the next 12 months, Bakish said.

“Our biggest franchises will be key to this strategy,” Bakish said on the company’s quarterly earnings call. The effort will leverage an “already-developed tech platform … we are not building from scratch,” he added.

More than 100 library films from Paramount were added to All Access on Thursday, the company said after the earnings call. Titles include some installments in the Star Trek franchise, The Godfather, Terms of Endearment and An Inconvenient Truth.

“Expanding CBS All Access’ library of films with these iconic titles from Paramount Pictures is just one of the many ways we’re integrating the phenomenal catalog of IP available to us within the ViacomCBS family,” All Access programming chief Julie McNamara said in a press release issued after the earnings call. “The service is on a growth trajectory with two record-breaking months in March and April, and we look forward to bringing even more premium content and value to our subscribers in the coming months.”

Other networks from the portfolio whose offerings will join All Access include Smithsonian and the Paramount Network. BET last September launched its own subscription streaming entrant, BET+, which costs $10 a month and includes series, movies, and specials from BET Networks and creators like Tyler Perry, Tracy Oliver and Will Packer.

While there are still plenty of questions about the road ahead for All Access — including its name, financial profile, pricing and exact programming lineup — Bakish’s commentary was a step forward from the last earnings call. Speaking to investors in February, Bakish teased a streaming “house of brands” that would take advantage of the full portfolio of ViacomCBS, but many analysts were caught up short by the lack of specifics.

The COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified the sense of urgency traditional companies have about boosting their own streaming outlets. In recent months, Disney, NBCUniversal and WarnerMedia have also mounted significant streaming efforts as media companies look to close the gap with Netflix and other incumbents.

Original programming will continue to mine the company’s IP, following in the line of breakout shows like The Good Fight and Star Trek: Picard.

CFO Christine Spade said All Access and Showtime, the company’s two biggest subscription streaming offerings, remain on track for 16 million subscribers by the end of 2020. That figure is in line with previous internal targets. CBS, prior to its merger with Viacom, generally did not break out the specific split between All Access and Showtime, but in recent years they had been fairly evenly split. The two biggest months in terms of customer acquisition have come during the first half of 2020, the company said.

As of March 31, All Access and Showtime together had 13.5 million subscribers, up 50% from the same quarter a year ago. Streaming revenue in the quarter also rose 50% to $471 million.

CBS All Access currently costs $6 a month for a basic, ad-supported offering and $10 a month for an ad-free version.

Bakish didn’t offer a firm projection when asked by one analyst if a hold-back effort comparable with NBCUniversal’s reclaiming of The Office or Disney’s withdrawal from Netflix could be in the offing. ViacomCBS has taken some knocks for licensing to third parties — South Park went to HBO Max and Nickelodeon forged an output deal with Netflix — rather than keeping content in house. Bakish earlier in the call noted the sale of Paramount comedy The Lovebirds to Netflix.

Unlike many other SVOD platforms, All Access also will be able to continue delivering live and on-demand news and sports programming via 200 CBS affiliates. Bakish described a “critical mass of live sports,” calling out exclusive streaming rights to the National Women’s Soccer League and UEFA Champions League soccer. CBS telecasts of NFL games, NCAA basketball and golf have long been a hallmark of CBS All Access, which launched in 2015.

Distribution deals are a key element in gaining scale in streaming. All Access was added Thursday to Comcast’s Xfinity platforms, which will introduce it to a majority of the households served by the No. 1 U.S. cable operator.

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From Kidscreen:

CBS All Access rebranding as a ViacomCBS streamer

A 6% revenue dip in Q1 was offset by huge gains in streaming; as a result, the media conglom is doubling down on its SVOD plans, according to CEO Bob Bakish.

Viacom’s streamer CBS All Access is going to rebrand this summer to incorporate more of the company’s cable channels and library programming, CEO Bob Bakish said in a May 7 earnings call.

Alongside the rebrand, CBS All Access will overhaul its user-interface, although no timeframe is specified for a finalized product, in prepreation for the relaunch. Just last year, after Viacom and CBS merged, the SVOD added kids content to its platform for the first time with series from Boat Rocker and WildBrain. Nickelodeon joined the platform shortly after, adding its own library to the streamer.

ViacomCBS brands, like Nickelodeon, will be adding more current and library shows to the revamped platform and also product original content for the expanded SVOD.

Bakish also said on the Q1 2020 earning’s call that ViacomCBS is planning to launch a “broad pay streaming product” in several international markets over the course of the next 12 months.

The company’s revenue for the quarter dropped 6%, its operating income fell 49% and net earnings dipped 74%, due primarily to a 19% decline in year-over-year advertising revenue. However, despite this grim earnings report, there was significant growth in domestic streaming and digital video revenue and subscribers, according to ViacomCBS.

“We are just beginning to tap into the potential of our combined assets, and our growing scale, audience reach and earnings power will become even more apparent as the market rebounds and we put the power of our portfolio behind our streaming strategy,” said Bakish.

Domestic streaming and digital video revenue (which includes subscriptions and digital advertising revenue) was up 51% year-over-year this quarter. Its subscribers on domestic platform surpassed 13.5 million, which is 50% higher than last year. And its AVOD platform Pluto TV grew to 24 million monthly active users, 55% higher than the previous year.

In April, during the COVID-19 induced lockdowns, ViacomCBS’ streaming platforms had their best month yet as subscriber growth accelerated, alongside consumption, according to the Q1 report.

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From TechCrunch:

A rebranded and updated version of CBS All Access will launch this summer

A rebranded and expanded version of the CBS All Access streaming service will arrive this summer, ViacomCBS announced this morning. The service, now run by ViacomCBS following the merger, today offers a mix of live TV, on-demand video, original programming, streaming news, local broadcast stations and sports. Now the company is accelerating its plan to make it a broader offering by incorporating TV and movies from across the ViacomCBS portfolio of brands, including Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Smithsonian and Paramount. It also plans to expand its original content lineup and news and sports offerings, the company said.

These efforts are already underway ahead of the big relaunch.

Alongside ViacomCBS’ quarterly earnings this morning, CBS All Access announced the addition more than 100 Paramount films to its service.

These include Oscar winners like “The Godfather,” “Terms of Endearment” and an “Inconvenient Truth,” along with popular titles like “Star Trek: First Contact,” “Patriot Games,” “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” “Airplane!,” “The Hours,” “The First Wives Club,” “Pretty in Pink,” “To Catch a Thief” and others.

“Expanding CBS All Access’ library of films with these iconic titles from Paramount Pictures is just one of the many ways we’re integrating the phenomenal catalog of IP available to us within the ViacomCBS family,” said Julie McNamara, EVP & CBS All Access Head of Programming, in a statement. “The service is on a growth trajectory with two record-breaking months in March and April, and we look forward to bringing even more premium content and value to our subscribers in the coming months.”

During the earnings call with investors, ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish offered more detail as to what the rebranded CBS All Access service will entail when it relaunches this summer.

While the service will showcase the company’s biggest franchises and deep library content, it won’t solely rely on back catalog content to attract viewers. It also will leverage the company’s IP, as its original programs like “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Picard” and “The Good Wife” spin-off “The Good Fight” have already done. And it will continue to promote its sports offerings, which will include its continued airing of NFL games, as well as those from other leagues like the NCAA and PGA.

In addition, Bakish noted the new service is not being built from scratch, but will instead be based on CBS All Access’ existing tech platform.

The company had alluded to its plans for CBS All Access in February, describing its future as a “House of Brands” product that will also be further expanded outside the U.S. through a variety of distribution deals.

ViacomCBS has yet to reveal key details, like its pricing plans or new name, but the time frame of the “summer 2020” launch is new. The company also said its international launch is planned for sometime “over the next 12 months.”

The news of the relaunch comes at a time when streaming services are seeing significant gains as consumers stuck at home during the coronavirus quarantine are in search of more entertainment. In this environment, NBCU has launched its service Peacock and WarnerMedia’s HBO MAX is just around the corner. Recently launched Disney+ has also benefited from the rise in consumer demand to reach 54.5 million subscribers in the five months since its U.S. debut.

The rebranded CBS All Access may have a good chance at gaining an audience too, given it’s already seeing increased usage and interest in amid the coronavirus pandemic. The company said its domestic streaming services, CBS All Access and Showtime combined, were up 50% year-over-year to reach 13.5 million total subscribers by the end of the first quarter. Both CBS All Access and Showtime also broke their own records for sign-ups, streams and time watched in the quarter.

The company’s stock was up 16% on the news of the jump in streaming subscriptions and expanded deal with YouTube TV, despite the 19% decline in ad revenue it saw in the quarter.

ViacomCBS reported a 6% revenue decline in Q1 to $6.67 million, related in part to coronavirus impacts, including the March Madness cancellation. Profit was $516 million, or 84 cents per share, down from $1.96 billion in the year-ago quarter, or $3.20 per share.

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From MediaPost:

ViacomCBS to Rebrand CBS All Access, Expand YouTube TV Distribution Deal

ViacomCBS will rebrand its CBS All Access subscription-based streaming service this summer and expand it into multiple international markets over the next 12 months, CEO Bob Bakish told investors during Thursday's first quarter earnings report.

In addition, the company announced a multi-year expansion of its deal with YouTube TV under which that streaming service, which has 2 million subscribers, will add distribution of 14 more channels owned by Viacom before the late 2019 merger with CBS.

"Major changes [are] coming this summer as we track toward the rebrand and relaunch of a transformed product," Bakish said. “Our biggest franchises will be key to this strategy,” which is to optimize an "already-developed tech platform," rather than "building from scratch."

The focus of the rebrand will be on news, live sports, and on-demand entertainment.

All Access is being prepped for the new name/rebranding with enhancements.

In addition to a coming user interface update, more than 100 films from Paramount's library -- including classic franchises such as "The Godfather" and "Star Trek" -- were added to the SVOD on Thursday. More new content will be added in coming weeks, with VOD content coming from across the portfolio. Given the CBS/Viacom merger, All Access could include access to content from MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, CMT, Comedy Central and Paramount Network, among other sources. The company's various brands will also begin producing original content for the rebranded All Access.

“Expanding CBS All Access’ library of films with these iconic titles from Paramount Pictures is just one of the many ways we’re integrating the phenomenal catalog of IP available to us within the ViacomCBS family,” stated All Access programming chief Julie McNamara. "“The service is on a growth trajectory with two record-breaking months in March and April, and we look forward to bringing even more premium content and value to our subscribers in the coming months.”

CBS All Access also debuted as an app on the homepage of Comcast's Xfinity platform on Thursday.

The 14 ViacomCBS channels being added to YouTube TV under the expanded deal span news, sports, and entertainment. BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land and VH1 will be added this summer,

It will also continue to carry CBS broadcast stations, CBS Sports Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, and The CW.

New channels including BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land and VH1 will arrive on YouTube TV this summer, where they’ll reach the service’s over 2 million subscribers. BET Her, MTV2, Nick Jr., NickToons, TeenNick, MTV Classic and others will be added to YouTube's base package at a later juncture.

YouTube TV and the broader YouTube platform will also continue to offer access to ViacomCBS’s Showtime and other premium subscription services will continue to be accessible through YouTube TV, and now also through other YouTube platforms.

Earlier this week, ViacomCBS announced that its Pluto TV AVOD -- which Bakish called a "fast-growth, broad-reach gateway to the ViacomCBS streaming world" -- have signed the industry's first comprehensive distribution deal spanning pay TV, connected TV and mobile.

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From The Verge:

Major CBS All Access changes coming this summer as company speeds up relaunch

Accelerated launch comes after ViacomCBS’s strongest streaming quarter

Streaming is one of ViacomCBS’s fastest-growing divisions, and to meet that demand, the company is accelerating significant changes to CBS All Access.

Major changes are coming to the company’s core paid streaming service, ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish said during the company’s earnings call this morning. Those changes will tie directly into the current CBS All Access platform; the company isn’t building a new version from scratch, but it will increase the amount of content available and make major technology changes.

“We’re accelerating our plans for an expanded subscription service, building off CBS All Access, with major changes coming this summer, as we track towards the rebrand and relaunch of a transformed product,” Bakish said.

The expanded CBS All Access, referred to as “House of Brands” by the company earlier this year, will add 30,000 episodes of shows from Viacom’s biggest networks, including Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, and the Smithsonian Channel. The expansion will also see 1,000 movies from Paramount’s library, including franchises like Mission Impossible. Bakish reiterated that one of CBS All Access’ biggest strengths is its library, one of the largest among all media conglomerates with streaming services, and the revamped All Access will work to highlight that offering.

It’s not just library content, though. Bakish confirmed that CBS All Access’ new strategy will see an emphasis on new originals being developed to compete with incoming streaming competitors, like HBO Max and Peacock. ViacomCBS will rely on its library of intellectual property to develop those shows, much like it already has with Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and The Good Fight.

“We are full speed ahead on streaming,” Bakish said.

In order to compete with competitors like Peacock, CBS All Access’ new plan will also lean heavily on leveraging even more from its news and sports offerings. National and local news from over 200 CBS affiliates will be available through CBS All Access, Bakish said. Games from leagues like the NCAA, NFL, and PGA that CBS has the rights to will also be available to subscribers. CBS doesn’t have the exclusive rights to every NFL game, but those that air on CBS will continue to be available on All Access. CBS All Access will also carry the exclusive streaming rights to certain sports leagues like women’s soccer, Bakish confirmed.

On top of ViacomCBS’s plan to accelerate the growth of its CBS All Access platform in the United States — a decision that comes after subscribers to All Access and Showtime’s OTT service surpassed 13.5 million, up 50 percent year over year — Bakish and the team have plans for further international development. ViacomCBS will “launch a broad pay streaming product over the next 12 months internationally,” Bakish said, but he didn’t provide other details.

A big part of the acceleration plan comes during the coronavirus pandemic when more people are spending time at home and looking for entertainment to stream. ViacomCBS streaming platforms saw major growth the time people spent streaming, “with accelerated subscriber growth and consumption, reinforcing consumer demand for its content,” the company reported. People want to stream, and ViacomCBS wants CBS All Access to be a “foundational” streaming platform for consumers, according to Bakish.

“Audiences want entertainment on demand and news, sports and live events,” Bakish said. “We’ll be the service that gives them what they want, how they want it, all in one place, and at a great value. This will be a compelling foundational service for some, and differentiated complement for others.”

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From TheWrap:

Bob Bakish Outlines ‘Major Changes’ for CBS All Access Rebrand This Summer

A heavy dose of ViacomCBS programming, along with more sports, will hit the revamped streaming service

ViacomCBS chief Bob Bakish on Thursday shared details on “major changes” coming to CBS All Access this summer, as the streaming service prepares to undergo a full rebrand and relaunch under a new name.

Bakish, on the company’s Q1 earnings call, said the revamped CBS All Access will include an expanded slate of ViacomCBS programming, including content from Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Smithsonian, MTV, BET and Paramount. “Our biggest franchises will be key to this strategy,” Bakish said.

The updated service will also include national and local news from more than 200 CBS affiliates, live and on-demand; more sports are coming as well, with the NFL, NCAA, and PGA, among other leagues and events, available to stream.

“We are accelerating our plans for an expanded subscription service, building off our CBS All Access platform, with major changes coming this summer as we track towards the rebrand and relaunch of a transformed property,” Bakish said. “We believe audiences want their entertainment on-demand, and their news, sports and events live. And with our expanded offering, we will be the service that gives them what they want, how they want it, all in one place and at a great value.”

CBS All Access currently runs customers $5.99 per month for ad-supported streaming and $9.99 for ad-free streaming. The service, together with Showtime’s streaming subscribers, hit 13.5 million customers by the end of Q1, up big from the approximately 8 million the two combined for at the same time last year.

At the same time on Thursday, Bakish said the company would be launching a “broad” international streaming service within the next year.

Bakish and ViacomCBS offered more details on the company’s overall streaming growth on Thursday as well; Pluto TV, the free-streaming service it purchased last year for $340 million, saw domestic monthly active users hit 24 million, increasing 55% year-over-year. Overall, domestic streaming and digital video revenue climbed 51% since last year to $471 million.

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From The Hollywood Reporter:

ViacomCBS Eyes Summer Reboot of CBS All Access

CBS All Access is adding 100 films to its service from the Paramount library, including 'The Godfather.'

CEO Bob Bakish promises a "critical mass of live sports" and a broad array of Viacom programming.

ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish on Thursday outlined planned summer changes to the CBS All Access streaming service, saying it will be beefed up with a broad array of Viacom programming and a "critical" mass of sports content.

"We will build on this incredible base of content — a catalog multiple times larger than many of the new SVOD entrants — by expanding our originals slate across the portfolio," he said on the firm's earnings conference call. "This will bring first-window content from each of our brands to this platform. Our biggest franchises will be key to this strategy, as will our broad programming strength across genres — from animation to science fiction, comedy, reality, kids, crime procedurals and more."

Viacom's brand that will contribute programming include the likes of Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central and Paramount Network.

National and local news from 200-plus CBS affiliate stations and "a critical mass of live sports," including NFL, NCAA, PGA and UEFA soccer content, will also join the service, he said.

CBS All Access will also add around 100 movies from Paramount Pictures’ library, including classics like The Godfather, Terms of Endearment and An Inconvenient Truth. Other titles from the Paramount vault headed to the streamer include Star Trek: First Contact, Patriot Games and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

"Expanding CBS All Access’ library of films with these iconic titles from Paramount Pictures is just one of the many ways we’re integrating the phenomenal catalog of IP available to us within the ViacomCBS family,” Julie McNamara, executive vp and head of programming at CBS All Access, said in a statement.

Bakish also the company would take a broader-based pay streaming service to international markets over the next year, but didn't provide further specifics.

In February the company had first said it was planning a "House of Brands" streaming service that builds on CBS All Access and draws from both sides of the recently recombined Viacom and CBS. It said the goal was to complement its free Pluto TV and premium pay Showtime OTT offerings by adding a "broad pay offering" that would be a "House of Brands" product expanding CBS All Access "by adding the company’s scaled assets in film and TV, including world-renowned brands, and reaffirm and expand the value of entertainment, news and sports — through on-demand and live experiences — for audiences around the world."

On the firm's earnings call, Bakish reiterated that in recent weeks, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the company had seen a "strong acceleration in momentum in both free and pay" streaming and would look to further benefit from that.

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From The Verge:

Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and more Viacom channels coming to YouTube TV

Viacom’s networks join CBS’ on the virtual TV service

When Viacom and CBS closed their merger in December 2019, the latter company gained access to a plethora of networks — networks the newly merged company, ViacomCBS, is now bringing to distribution partner Google in a new deal with YouTube TV.

Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, CMT, Paramount Network, TV Land, and VH1 will all launch on YouTube TV this summer, the company announced today. The multi-year deal also includes prior CBS channels that were available to YouTube TV subscribers, including CBS broadcast stations, CBS Sports Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, and The CW. YouTube TV will also continue to carry ViacomCBS’ premium cable brand, Showtime, as part of the extended distribution agreement. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“We are thrilled to have reached an expanded agreement with YouTube TV that recognizes the full power of our newly combined portfolio as ViacomCBS,” Ray Hopkins, president of US networks distribution at ViacomCBS, said in a press release. “Google has been an excellent partner, and we look forward to bringing even more of our entertainment networks to YouTube TV subscribers for the first time.”

Viacom’s collection of established, popular cable channels is a bundle of assets that YouTube TV can provide to subscribers. Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, and Comedy Central can help bring in new subscribers or keep current customers from canceling their service. ViacomCBS has also worked with various YouTube creators to create original series for those very same networks. Distributing Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, and Comedy Central via YouTube, a platform their audience is on, could help reach viewers not purchasing cable packages or tuning into linear television.

The increase in channels coming to YouTube TV, however, could potentially precipitate a hike in monthly cost for the service. When YouTube TV added Turner networks (TNT, TBS, CNN, truTV, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim) in 2018, the service saw a $5 price hike from $35 a month to $40 a month. Then, in April 2019, YouTube hiked the price on its service another $10 to $50 a month following the addition of Discovery channels (Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC) and local feeds from four of the major broadcasters. These deals, on top of others that Google has made with companies like WarnerMedia (YouTube TV will carry HBO), a potential price hike isn’t out of the question.

Adding more channels means more costs for Google, but YouTube TV is a growing business that Google wants to invest in. CEO Sundar Pichai called YouTube TV an “exciting product” for the company in a February 2019 earnings call, adding that it has “long run value” for the company because it “brings our advertising products together including being able to serve it across TV.” YouTube TV currently has more than two million subscribers.

“So we are clearly investing in areas where we see opportunity,” Pichai said. “We are pretty thorough about making sure our investments deliver growth on the other side. And so we monitored with metrics and beat engagement and revenue growth and we see a lot of opportunity here.”

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From Variety:

ViacomCBS Plans to Rebrand CBS All Access and Launch International Streaming Platform

ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish told investors Thursday the CBS All Access subscription service will undergo a rebranding soon as it expands to incorporate more of the company’s cable brands and library programming.

Speaking on the company’s quarterly earnings call, Bakish also said ViacomCBS is planning to launch a “broad pay streaming product” in multiple international markets over the next 12 months.

CBS All Access will see a user-interface overhaul this summer in preparation for a relaunch with a new name farther down the road. As of Thursday, 100 titles from Paramount Pictures vast film library, including “The Godfather” trilogy, will be made available to CBS All Access subscribers.

CBS Corp. was a pioneer among traditional entertainment giants in taking the network and its library over the top in October 2014. The makeover plan under way calls for the service to add more current and library shows from ViacomCBS cable brands such as Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, BET, Smithsonian, MTV and Paramount Network. Those brands will also produce original content for the expanded All Access down the road, Bakish said.

In short, Bakish promised “major changes coming this summer as we track toward the rebrand and relaunch of a transformed product.”

ViacomCBS chief financial officer Christina Spade said the CBS All Access and Showtime standalone services at present have 13.5 million subscribers in total and are track to hit 16 million by year’s end.

ViacomCBS’ first-quarter earnings were soft, but the market liked what it heard from Bakish. Along with Q1 earnings, ViacomCBS disclosed Thursday morning that it has struck a distribution pact for 14 channels with YouTube TV, making the core Viacom cablers available to Google’s digital MVPD for the first time.

The YouTube TV distribution pact coupled with the Verizon Fios carriage renewal pact unveiled last month helped goose ViacomCBS’ share price in early trading Thursday. Shares were up more than 13%, a welcome gain after weeks of market turbulence that pushed ViacomCBS shares below $15.

CBS All Access also reached a milestone Thursday in rolling out as an app on the home-page hub of Comcast’s Xfinity platform. That kind of MVPD distribution — making the app front-and-center for active pay TV customers — is coveted by all subscription streamers.

Bakish also talked up the growth of the ad-supported Pluto TV platform. He called it “the fast-growth, broad-reach gateway to the ViacomCBS streaming world,” meaning that the free Pluto TV service be a magnet to draw paying subscribers to the enhanced CBS All Access and Showtime apps.

Pluto TV at present has about 24 million active monthly users in recent — a number that is expected to reach 30 million by year’s end.

As ViacomCBS looks to ramp up what Bakish called the company’s “owned and operated platforms,” the focus will be on preserving the biggest content franchises for in-house services. ViacomCBS will be more selective about licensing its library content to rival outlets, such as the $500 million pact struck last October with WarnerMedia’s HBO Max for the rights to Comedy Central’s enduring “South Park.”

Bakish said the coronavirus lockdown situation should not have much of an impact on the programming pipeline for ViacomCBS’ key networks in the near term, “assuming we can get back in production albeit with modifications by midsummer.” He noted that concerns about the possibility of a writers strike occurring this year — something that no longer seems to be on the horizon– drove CBS to ensure “it had a backlog of shows ready to go.” Showtime should also be well positioned through the third quarter, he added.

The future of Showtime has been a subject of speculation since Viacom and CBS Corp. completed their nuptials in December. Bakish’s comments earlier in the year about bringing more unscripted programming to Showtime raised questions about a larger shift for the premium TV outlet.

“Our 2020 plan is about turning around the performance [of Showtime] with respect to earnings and cash flow. It has real momentum on subscribers, particularly over the top,” he said. “From a content perspective, we’re excited about where we’re taking this.”

The chill on business activity from the COVID-19 shutdown has taken a toll, particularly in ad sales at CBS’ local stations. On Wednesday, Fox Corp. executives said local ad sales for the current quarter were pacing down about 50% from the year-ago benchmark. For CBS, the picture “is not as bad as what Fox is saying but it’s not pretty either,” Bakish said.

On the production side, dozens of projects have been shuttered, but there’s also been “substantial near-term cash flow savings” as planned expenditures were hastily canceled, he said.

Paramount Pictures hopes to stay on track with its planned early August theatrical release of animated movie “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run,” which was rescheduled from a planned premiere this month. Paramount made a quick decision last month to sell the action-comedy “The Lovebirds” to Netflix given the uncertainty around exhibition. “We saw an attractive monetization opportunity in the early COVID environment,” Bakish said.

Two highly anticipated releases also disrupted by coronavirus — “A Quiet Place 2” and “Top Gun: Maverick” — will be rescheduled when conditions for theater-going improve, Bakish said.

“We’re not going to light these negatives on fire,” Bakish said. “We’re going to open them when it makes sense to open them.”

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From Digital TV Europe:

ViacomCBS to launch international pay streamer ‘within year’

ViacomCBS plans to launch an international pay TV streaming product in multiple markets within the next year as part of an expansion of its streaming efforts, including boosting its US domestic premium offering CBS All Access with a number of initiatives.

Bob Bakish

Speaking to analysts after the US studio posted its quarterly results at the end of last week, CEO Bob Bakish said: “In addition to our domestic strategy, I should add that internationally, we will launch a broad pay streaming product in multiple markets over the next 12 months. This service will harness the full power of the of the ViacomCBS portfolio, creating a meaningful brand presence in streaming video in key markets around the world.”

He said that the company saw “a real international opportunity” to leverage its combined asset base and “plans to go after it”, without providing more detail.

The comments expand on statements made by company in its Q4 earnings that it would build on CBS All Access to create a new ‘broad pay’ product will be designed “for audiences around the world.”

Bakish also said that, in the US, ViacomCBS is looking to “rebrand and relaunch” CBS All Access, the studio’s SVOD streamer, later this year.

The service is immediately being boosted by the addition of 100 Paramount films to its line-up, as well as additional hours of TV and film content over the current and coming months.

Bakish said that ViacomCBS would also expand the slate of original programming on the service, as well as adding news and live sports offerings.

Separately, ViacomCBS announced a new distribution deal with YouTube TV that brought Viacom’s cable networks to the platform in addition to existing offerings CBS and Showtime.

YouTube TV will introduce 14 ViacomCBS channels to its lineup. It will continue to carry CBS broadcast stations, CBS Sports Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, and The CW.

ViacomCBS networks BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land, and VH1 will launch on YouTube TV this summer. BET Her, MTV2, Nick Jr., NickToons, TeenNick and MTV Classic will launch later.

ViacomCBS’s omestic streaming and digital video revenue – which includes streaming subscription and digital video advertising revenue – grew to US$471 million, up 51% year-over-year, in the first quarter.

Domestic streaming subscribers surpassed 13.5 million, up 50% year-over-year, including both Showtime and CBS All Access.

AVOD service Pluto TV’s domestic monthly active users grew 55% year-over-year to more than 24 million.

Bakish said that he expected domestic streaming subscribers to reach at least 16 million and domestic monthly active users on Pluto to reach at least 30 million by the end of the year.

Overall, the company posted revenues of US$6.67 billion, down 6%, with advertising revenues declining by 19%. Operating income was down 49% to US$917 million.

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From The Motley Fool:

ViacomCBS Plans to Transform in Response to Cord-Cutting

ViacomCBS's competitive niche is not properly understood

This past quarter, American households with internet-connected TV passed households with cable subscriptions for the first time. The trend of cord cutting, or switching from a bundled TV concept to specific services, is picking up steam amid the pandemic. With no live sports being aired, and limits to live content offerings, traditional differentiators cable once relied on are now absent.

For the nation's largest network, CBS, these trends pose an existential threat. Parent company, ViacomCBS (NASDAQ:VIAC), relies on advertising revenue from cable. With the pandemic severely limiting ad-buyer's budgets, that revenue stream has been relegated to more of a trickle at this point. For their first quarter, which did include some normal weeks pre-pandemic, ad revenue still fell 19%. Quarter two is expected to be worse before a recovery takes hold. Traditional TV's uncertain future places a ceiling on Cable's value proposition and is perhaps the reason behind ViacomCBS's low valuation.

Financial Resilience
In quarter one of this year, without any live sports and a damaged ad market, the company managed to yield $500 million in free cash flow. Annualizing would imply an extremely pessimistic cash generation going forward of $2 billion a year. This does not consider anticipated free cash flow growth upon live sports returning and advertising markets recovering. My pessimistic estimation stamps a cash flow multiple under 5 times on the company, a steep market discount even without the expected improvement.

Compelling Fundamentals
Diving deeper into financials, the entertainment company is trading under .5 times the 2020 price to sales (P/S) with a sub-5 times 2020 price to earnings (P/E). To compare, next-generation competition like Netflix trades at 8 times and 70 times their P/S and P/E respectively. Today, with its rapidly broadening reach, Netflix deserves some valuation premium over predecessor ViacomCBS, but not much. This severe discount depicts investor fear that ViacomCBS cannot compete with new entrants. I wholeheartedly disagree with that sentiment.

CEO Bob Bakich has crafted a surgical approach to CBS' evolution placing impactful consumer connections at the center stage. While the prior business model may have been lacking, the new approach deserves a much richer valuation. Assets are in place to compete, and recent actions taken by the company depict an understanding of how to mirror shifting consumer needs. ViacomCBS tomorrow will look nothing like it did in the past. No longer is ViacomCBS reliant on the reach of cable.

ViacomCBS Transformation
The first foundational piece key to ViacomCBS's success going forward will be its free streaming service: Pluto. As of this month, the service advertises to 24 million monthly active users. Thanks to shutdowns, ViacomCBS's free streaming viewers grew 55% year over year. Bakich is using the strong growth to draw in ad buyers thus offsetting losses in cable revenue. Pluto will be imperative to attracting cord cutters long after coronavirus, as households switch to connected TV.

Beyond strengthening and diversifying advertising revenue, ViacomCBS plans to use Pluto as a platform for attracting consumers to its paid services: CBS All Access and Showtime. These services also grew over 50% this quarter. With 24 million content-consuming American's, Pluto can serve as a powerful vehicle for graduating consumers into one of ViacomCBS's subscriptions. Yes, Bakich plans to aggressively sell ad space to other companies, but he also plans to market his own paid services on Pluto to lure consumers.

In the most recent earnings commentary, Bakich openly discussed his plans to soon relaunch CBS All Access as an umbrella encompassing all the company's content. Critics' main complaint toward the original All Access was its sparse library. This should help. Combining studios like Paramount, iconic stations such as Nickelodeon, BET, MTV, and Showtime and brands like Star trek is powerful.

To make their offerings even more tempting, Bakich is expected to eventually include the company's news and sports content in the newly launched CBS All Access. While not having golf or March Madness this year has hurt them, the pain is temporary: sports will be back. This temporary headwind will be a strong tailwind as soon as leagues resume. Live sports drive ad revenue for the entire industry. Content rights to the NFL, NCAAF, NCAAM, and the PGA will be a competitive differentiator between CBS All Access and the field.

By Bakich aggregating ViacomCBS's intellectual property, content rights and brand power, we are left with an organization equipped to compete in a crowded field. The streaming wars are in full force as coronavirus accelerates an already powerful trend in cord cutting. To keep up with the streaming movement, acceleration in Pluto will fuel subscriber growth for an enhanced CBS All Access. That competitive niche is underappreciated. They have the assets, and the know how to win going forward.

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Originally published: Thursday, May 07, 2020 at 17:01 BST.

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More than 270 of the job losses took place at Viacom International, while 88 were at Showtime.


ViacomCBS Inc. has laid off 450 staffers in New York since January, according to a filing with the state.

The newly merged media company let go of 88 employees at Showtime, 27 at CBS Television Stations, 41 at CBS Corp., 16 at CBS Network, 271 at Viacom International, three at Simon & Schuster and four at CBS Interactive.

While many companies that have made similar filings during the pandemic stated that the layoffs were temporary and due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, ViacomCBS did not do so, indicating the cuts are permanent.

Instead, the layoffs are understood to be associated with the Viacom and CBS December merger, which brought together brands including Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Pop, Smithsonian Channel and Showtime as well as CBS itself.

The filing was made at the end of April and includes all layoffs in New York associated with the merger since January.

The news follows ViacomCBS president Bob Bakish sending a memo to staff last month, informing them of the latest round of layoffs, thought to have impacted around 100 workers. Sharon Cohen, Executive Vice President (EVP), The Nick Experience, Smithsonian Network president Tom Hayden, and Comedy Central head of content and creative enterprises Sarah Babineau were among those impacted.

A separate New York state filing showed that Cast & Crew, a payroll company that CBS contracts with, laid of 65 staffers last month, although the filing categorized the move as temporary, citing the reason as “unforeseeable business circumstances prompted by COVID-19.”

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Karisma Hotels & Resorts has become the latest business in the travel industry to thank essential workers for all the hard work they continue to do during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.


The company has launched its Holidays for Your Heroes initiative, which will donate 150 luxury all-inclusive resort stays to essential workers and their families through its Karisma Foundation and partners.

The vacations, according to Karisma, are meant to provide a “heartfelt thanks for the tireless work of those in the healthcare, delivery and other frontline industries.”

From now until June 30, 2020, members of the public can nominate an essential worker with a short explanation of why they deserve a five-day, five-star dream vacation at an all-inclusive resort of choice in Latin America or the Caribbean once travel resumes.

Nominations can be submitted through https://www.karismahotels.com/holidays-for-your-heroes and via Instagram through the hashtag #HolidaysForYourHeroes. Terms and conditions apply.

The 150 winners will be selected in July 2020 for a complimentary four-night, five-day stay for up to five family members (two adults and up to three children) at a Karisma property of choice, redeemable once travel restrictions are lifted. Resorts include the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

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Karisma Hotels & Resorts is beyond thrilled to announce Holidays for Your Heroes. As a thank you to healthcare professionals, grocery store employees, delivery drivers and all those who are helping us through COVID-19, we’re donating 150 dream vacations to frontline workers. We invite you to nominate a hero and join us in raising funds for additional trips. Submit your nominations on our website via the link in bio, or upload a post on Instagram using #HolidaysForYourHeroes along with their story. Winners will be announced in July!

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Visitors can also gift an at-cost vacation to a deserving essential worker who has touched their life personally, and even gift a vacation package to one of the nominees.

The prize packages will include luxury accommodations at a Karisma property of choice. Stays include food and beverages, 24-hour room service and a full-service concierge, in addition to a variety of watersports, live entertainment, world-class spas, state-of-the-art fitness centers, yoga, dance, cooking and mixology classes, language lessons, and supervised programs for kids and teens.

Holidays for Your Heroes is not the only initiative Karisma has taken to support others during the pandemic. Karisma’s Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, with the assistance of municipality police, has been supplying and delivering more than 800 meals daily to families in the Dominican community members who are most in need of support, while El Dorado Royale by Karisma has been providing food to employees and locals with fresh produce from its on-site greenhouse.

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Karisma Hotels & Resorts Is Giving 150 Frontline Workers Free Luxury Vacations — Here's How to Apply [...]

Nominate an essential worker to receive a free luxury stay at a Karisma resort.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, essential workers have tirelessly supported their communities, and now, Karisma Hotels & Resorts wants to show their appreciation for everything these everyday heroes have done. The luxury hotel collection is offering 150 all-inclusive resort stays to essential workers and their families as part of their recently announced Holidays for Your Heroes initiative.

Now through June 30, you can nominate a frontline hero (including healthcare workers, service workers, and those who work in restaurant, takeout, and delivery services) to receive a five-day luxury vacation at the Karisma resort of their choice in Latin America or the Caribbean when it's safe to travel again. To nominate an essential worker, visit the contest page and share a short explanation of why this person deserves a vacation. (If you’re a frontline worker, you can even nominate yourself.) You can also nominate an essential worker by using the #HolidaysForYourHeroes hashtag on Instagram with your explanation.

In a statement provided to Travel + Leisure, Bill Linehan, the president of Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive representatives for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, said, “From medical staff to truck drivers, delivery people and grocery workers, we are surrounded by heroes working day and night to care for us, so we want to give back to them in the way that we can – through the power of travel, which allows people to connect with each other and create wonderful lasting memories.”

Winners can choose from a number of luxury properties, including El Dorado Royale, a Spa Resort by Karisma in Mexico; Azul Beach Resort Negril in Jamaica; the family-friendly Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic; and the newly opened Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun in Mexico. During their stay, guests will enjoy delicious food and drinks, a full-service concierge, water sports, live entertainment, spas, and programs for kids and teens.

Recipients will be selected in July, and they’ll receive a complimentary four-night, five-day stay for up to five family members (two adults and up to three children), which can be redeemed once travel restrictions are lifted. For the official contest rules, check out the full terms and conditions.

Karisma has supported their employees and communities since the start of the pandemic by protecting their entire full-time workforce and delivering food and supplies to local families. The company also recently released details for their new Karisma Peace of Mind program, which outlines the new health and safety protocols the resorts will be taking.

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Originally published: Friday, May 08, 2020.

Sources: Travel Pulse, Travel Agent Central.

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Vanity Fair is reporting the exciting news that voice actor Nancy Cartwright (The Simpsons) that she'll be reprising her role of Chuckie Finster in Nickelodeon's Rugrats revival! Additionally, Vanity Fair also reports that Nickelodeon is planning to debut the network's revived Rugrats series during Fall 2020!


Nancy Cartwright is best known for providing the voice of Bart Simpson on the long-running, record-breaking animated series The Simpsons. Having voiced the mischievous 10-year-old for over three decades, Cartwright's name will always be synonymous with the role. When not voicing Bart, however, the actor has lent her voice to a variety of other animated characters over the years. She notably took over the role of Chuckie Finster on Rugrats in 2001 following the retirement of the late Christine Cavanaugh, who has since passed away, but was so good even diehard fans couldn't tell the difference. She would also voice the role in the movie sequel Rugrats Go Wild and the spin-off series All Grown Up!.

In a recent Impress Me segment for Vanity Fair, Nancy revealed that taking over the role of Chuckie was one of the most - if not, the most - challegning jobs of her voice acting career. You can watch Nancy's video, in which she watches and reviews some of the most popular impressions of Bart Simpson, Ralph Wiggum (The Simpsons), Chuckie Finster (Rugrats), and Rufus (Kim Possible) on YouTube and gives her opinion and advice on each, below!:


Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures announced in July 2018 that they were relaunching Nickelodeon's beloved '90s animated series Rugrats with a 26-episode new season from Nickelodeon and a live-action film featuring CGI characters from Paramount Players. However, although the TV series is still planned, the new Rugrats movie has reportedly been shelved for the time being.

Rugrats focuses on a group of toddlers, Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, twins Phil and Lil DeVille, and Angelica Pickles, and their day-to-day lives that became adventures in their imaginations. The original Rugrats Nicktoon series launched in August of 1991 and instantly became a groundbreaking phenomenon, spawning consumer products, three hit theatrical releases, various video games and cementing its place in pop culture history through its iconic characters, storytelling and unique visual style. Rugrats was in production for nine seasons over the course of 13 years, and also spawned three spin-off series, All Grown Up!, Angelica and Susie's School Daze and Rugrats: Tales from the Crib. The series earned four Daytime Emmy Awards, six Kids' Choice Awards and its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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#KingArthur King of Queens – Jerry Stiller | Sony Pictures Entertainment


R.I.P. Jerry Stiller 1927 – 2020

Synopsis:
Taking place in Rego Park, Queens, New York, a blue-collar married couple, Doug (Kevin James), a deliveryman, and Carrie (Leah Remini), a secretary at a law firm, who both live with Carrie's oddball father, Arthur (Jerry Stiller), try to make the best of what they got while trying to make their marriage somewhat normal and getting through tiny problems that they have together, even the occasional run-in with Carrie's father.

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lofi beats to chill/study to 📚 [SpongeBob + The Loud House] // Nick Focus Playlist Vol. 1: Sunset Lounging


Welcome to Sunset Lounging, a Nick Focus Playlist to help you relax and study while listening to lofi hip-hop beats inspired by your favorite Nickelodeon characters chilling and watching the sun set. Join SpongeBob, Lincoln Loud, Mr. Krabs, and Patrick in staying calm and focused.

0:03 [I'm Ready]
4:46 [Lullaby for Lily]
8:54 [I Lost Something Once]
14:04 [Mayo Instrument]

#lofi #chill #nickelodeon

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Мистер Крабс своими руками | Nickelodeon Россия


#ВсеДетиВместе #KidsTogether

Больше #вседетивместе: https://bit.ly/kidstogether

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The brand new special issue of Shimmer & Shine Magazine in Poland comes with a free Shimmer & Shine backpack! On sale now!

Shimmer i Shine - wydanie specjalne | Fajne Spoty


Shimmer&Shine wydanie specjalne, a z nim wyjątkowy plecak!

Modny, wygodny, idealny na każda okazję!

Już w sprzedaży!

Więcej Nick:ViacomCBS Launches #RazemNaOdległość and #DzieciakiRazemWdomu Campaigns in Poland

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Learn How to Draw Blaze 🖍 | Blaze and the Monster Machines


Start your engines, Blaze fans, and learn how to draw one of your favorite Nick Jr. characters! Nickelodeon designer Niki Foley is here to teach us all how to draw Blaze from Blaze and the Monster Machines. Help kids follow along to create their own Blaze in a whole new way. Be sure to have your crayons and magic markers at the ready! On your mark, get set, let’s BLAZE!

Find Blaze and the Monster Machines along with more of your preschooler’s favorite Nick Jr. characters in the Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com.

Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

Subscribe to the official Blaze and the Monster Machines YouTube channel!: https://at.nick.com/BMMSubscribe

More #KidsTogether Content!: https://bit.ly/kidstogether

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Blue's Moves: Learn the Chicken Polka Dance | Blue's Clues & You!


Learn to move and groove with Josh and Blue! It's time to learn the Chicken Polka dance!

#StayHome #WithMe #KidsTogether #BluesClues #NickJr #BluesCluesAndYou #Dance #ChickenPolka #HowTo #ForKids

Subscribe to the NEW Blue's Clues and You! YouTube channel for weekly videos with Josh and Blue! And remember to turn on notifications to never miss them!

Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

Subscribe to the official Blue’s Clues & You! YouTube channel! Subscribe today at https://at.nick.com/BCYSubscribe!

More #KidsTogether Content!: https://bit.ly/kidstogether

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Spin the Wheel of Friends w/ Baby Shark, Paw Patrol & Blaze! 🤩 Ep. 9 | Nick Jr.


What Nick Jr. show will the Wheel of Friends land on during this episode? Once the wheel stops you'll get to watch a clip from the winning show! This edition features Baby Shark, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Paw Patrol and more! Catch more of your favorite shows on Nickelodeon and the Nick Jr. channel.

#StayHome #WithMe #KidsTogether #SpinTheWheel #BabyShark #Blaze #PawPatrol #NickJr

Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

Subscribe to the official Blue’s Clues & You! YouTube channel! Subscribe today at https://at.nick.com/BCYSubscribe!

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SpongeBob SquarePants: "One Trick Sponge Theme" by EGO PLUM


Music from the episode "One Trick Sponge" (Season 12) composed by Ego Plum.

Oddio, Inc. is the music production company of Ego Plum. Ego Plum is a composer for film, stage, and television. Mostly known for his work on the Nickelodeon series, Harvey Beaks, Welcome to the Wayne and Making Fiends. Ego is also composing music for Nickelodeon's upcoming animated preschool series Santiago of the Seas. This channel also features music from Ego Plum's record label, Ebola Music Records. Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9hGTJs3u7QjvnqztU6A9w

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

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Runswims into theatres on Friday, August 7, 2020.

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

Shop SpongeBob!: https://www.spongebobshop.com

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Top 50 Weirdest "Gross-Ups" Ever on SpongeBob 🔍👀


Sometimes SpongeBob just goes there, you know? And by "there", I mean way, way, way too close. These are 50 of the weirdest and grossest closeups or "gross-ups" ever seen on SpongeBob SquarePants!

#GrossUps #Top50 #SpongeBob

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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Runswims into theatres on Friday, August 7, 2020.

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

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💥 The Most EPIC Nickelodeon Video EVER!!! 💥 Nick


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Creator Chat 🗣 with Daron Nefcy | Nick Community Efforts (NICE) | Nickelodeon Animation


Nick Community Efforts and Burbank High School’s Animation Mentorship Program is celebrating its eighth year giving students insights and guidance from animation professionals! This month, Daron Nefcy (currently Executive Producer in Animation Development at Nickelodeon, and the creator of Star Vs. the Forces of Evil) sat down with a student from BHS and shared a few key things she's learned as a showrunner!

Check out the Nickelodeon Animation Studio online: Website | Facebook | Tumblr | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

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Learn to Draw Live with Ant Blades | It's Pony 🐴 | Nickelodeon Animation


Draw along with It's Pony series creator, Ant Blades, as he shows us how to draw Annie, Pony and the rest of the crew!

Find out how to draw more of your favorite Nicktoons characters!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20To%20Draw

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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated - Boss Fight Trailer


There's evil afoot! Not only is Bikini Bottom being attacked by an army of evil robots, SpongeBob and his friends also have to face old enemies and gigantic, evil robo-versions of themselves! EVIL!!

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated releases on June 23, 2020!

Digital pre-order is now available for PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. PlayStation 4 will follow at a later date. Physical pre-order is now available for all platforms!

Get it here: https://rehydrated.thqnordic.com/#order-here

ABOUT THIS GAME

Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. Want to save Bikini Bottom from lots of rampant robots with your mighty bubbles? Of course you do! Want to underpants bungee jump? Why wouldn't you! Want to join forces in a brand new multiplayer mode? The battle is on!

GAME FEATURES

- Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and use their unique sets of skills
- Thwart Plankton's evil plan to rule Bikini Bottom with his army of wacky robots
- Meet countless characters from the beloved series

REMAKE FEATURES

- Faithful remake of one of the best SpongeBob games ever created
- High-end visuals, modern resolutions and carefully polished gameplay
- Brand new horde mode multiplayer for up to two players, online and splitscreen
- Restored content that was cut from the original game like the Robo Squidward boss fight and more

The remastered version of SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom is the first game from THQ Nordic's partnership with Nickelodeon, which will see the video game publisher re-release fan-favorite video games inspired by beloved Nickelodeon properties such as Avatar: The Last Airbender, Back at the Barnyard, Catscratch, Danny Phantom, El Tigre, Invader Zim, Jimmy Neutron, My Life as a Teenage Robot, Rocket Power, Rocko’s Modern Life, Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants, Tak and the Power of JuJu, The Fairly OddParents (US only), The Ren & Stimpy Show, and The Wild Thornberrys.

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

SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off Serves Up Fun Under the Sea as it Launches on Mobile Platforms Worldwide! http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/05/spongebob-krusty-cook-off-serves-up-fun.html

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

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Due to the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, Nickelodeon has regretfully had to cancel or postpone some upcoming live fan events that were set to take place around the world within the next couple of months.




Update - This year’s virtually produced telecast of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together, hosted by Victoria Justice (Victorious, Zoey 101, Fun Size) on Saturday, May 2, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), featured stars, surprises and slime, and revealed kids’ favorite tv shows, movies, games and more. For a list of winners, click here.

Status:Postponed
Original Date: Sunday, March 22, 2020
Location: The Forum in Inglewood, California
New Date: TBA

Nickelodeon is pushing back the date of its annual Kids’ Choice Awards, joining the growing list of live events, conventions and conferences that are being canceled or postponed amid a global pandemic that has seen over 1,200 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in the U.S.

“The Kids’ Choice Awards scheduled for March 22, 2020, in Los Angeles is being postponed in consideration of the safety and well-being of every person involved with the show, which is our top priority,” said a Nickelodeon spokesperson. “We will have further information about a new date in the future.”

Fans can still vote for their favorites online at http://www.kidschoiceawards.com.

SlimeFest USA

Status:Postponed
Original Dates: Saturday, March 21, 2020 and Sunday, March 22, 2020
Location: The Forum in Inglewood, California
Status: Canceled

IMPORTANT UPDATE!! (4/3) - Given the current circumstances, Nickelodeon has made the decision to cancel the SlimeFest event in Los Angeles originally scheduled for March. Nick regrets any inconvenience caused. Tickets purchased online through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded. For all other tickets, please contact your point-of-purchase. Visit http://www.nickslimefest.com for the latest.

Important update on SlimeFest 2020 in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/wKGcJYMp7c

— Nickelodeon (@Nickelodeon) April 3, 2020

Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream in New Jersey

Update (4/2) - American Dream will remain temporarily closed until further notice.

American Dream in New Jersey will be closing from Monday, March 16, 2020 to at least the end of the month. From https://www.americandream.com/letter:

To our American Dream community:

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to have global impact, we feel it is important to connect directly with you to share updates about American Dream.

Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by the outbreak of COVID-19 both in the United States and globally, as well as in our local community. As a shopping and entertainment brand built for the largest and most diverse community in the world, we have a responsibility to keep that community informed and safe.

While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at American Dream, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of public health agencies and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we have made the difficult, but responsible, decision to close American Dream, beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We anticipate remaining closed through the end of March, but will continue to monitor the ongoing situation and follow the guidance of Federal and State officials and public health agencies.

As part of this closure, scheduled preview opening of DreamWorks Water Park and various retailers on March 19, 2020 at American Dream is being postponed. We will provide information about new dates soon, as we continue to work with and follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New Jersey Department of Health and the Bergen County Department of Health Services.

DreamWorks Water Park and Nickelodeon Universe tickets purchased for use between March 16, 2020 through March 31, 2020 will be automatically extended for use through December 31, 2020. Please contact American Dream guest services for any questions at 1-833-263-7326. We anticipate heavy call volumes over the next several days and appreciate your patience as we work diligently to respond to all inquiries.

As always, cleanliness and safety are paramount to the American Dream experience. It is our intent to remain transparent, providing you with the latest information available. As this worldwide crisis evolves and our governmental and public health agencies respond, we will react with this as our guiding principle.

We are committed to creating safe environments where memories are made for today and tomorrow. We are privileged to have you as a part of our community and look forward to seeing you soon.

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America in Minnesota

Update (5/14) - The Mall of America said today that it will reopen for shopping on June 1.

“This will allow us to continue creating the safest environment possible for our team members, tenants and guests,” the mall said in a statement. “It will also allow our diverse set of retail tenants the time needed to rehire, train staff and prepare their individual stores with necessary cleaning, sanitization and safety measure implementations.”

The mall added that the June 1 opening does not mean all the stores will be open on that date. It might take longer for some retailers to get everything in order. Also, in-person dining and attractions, such as Nickelodeon Universe and Sea Life Center, will remain closed until the state approves those types of businesses to reopen. Gov. Tim Walz has also said there will likely be restrictions on communal spaces in malls.

Update (5/21) - Mall of America will likely reopen in phases when it gets the green light from the governor’s office to do so. New safety protocols will include plexiglass barriers at guest services and in food courts; designated doors for entering and exiting the mall; and social distancing markers on floors near digital directories. The mall is also evaluating each attraction in Nickelodeon Universe, weighing whether to require visitors to wear masks on certain rides.

NICKELODEON UNIVERSE is NOW CLOSED

Update (4/2) - Nickelodeon Universe and Mall of America will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 17 at 5 p.m. through at least March 31. We understand that this decision impacts countless visitors – including families who may have planned their vacation here – as well as other tenants, the surrounding hotels and hospitality industry, and most importantly all of our employees.

For more information about Mall of America and Covid-19 please visit www.mallofamerica.com/covid19

The decision to shutter the nation’s largest indoor theme park comes after management of the Bloomington mega-mall held a webinar Monday with tenants on the plan.

Refund Details:

Refund Details:

- Online ticket orders that have not been picked up will be valid for pickup anytime within 12 months after Nickelodeon Universe reopens.

- Wristbands you currently have that are marked “valid date of first use” and have not been used will be valid anytime once Nickelodeon Universe reopens.

- Annual passes valid during the closure will be extended the number of days that Nickelodeon Universe is closed. Guests will still receive their full year of value.

- Point passes never expire and any remaining points will be valid any time after Nickelodeon Universe reopens.

- Guests who have purchased multi-day wristbands and attraction bundles and have partially used them can present the ticket at their next visit after Nickelodeon Universe reopens to receive a replacement ticket containing the full value of the ticket.

- For general questions and concerns, please call 952-883-8800. To request a refund or an extension of tickets, please call 952-883-8553 and leave a detailed voicemail; calls will be returned within 72 hours.

Mall of America guests:

Our top priority at Mall of America is protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our tenants, guests, and team members. That is why Mall of America will close temporarily on March 17 at 5 p.m. through at least March 31.

The shopping and entertainment our tenants provide is an important part of the fabric of this community. Mall of America brings people together, and it will continue to do so once we are past this current situation. But that ability to attract people is precisely why we made the decision to temporarily close our doors.

We must act responsibly and do our part to help slow the spread of this disease (COVID-19) that is impacting the world.

We respect Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’ leadership and decision to further enhance community mitigation to stop people from gathering and potentially spreading the disease. Complying with Governor Walz’ order is the right thing to do for the state, for our tenants, guests, and our team members.

These are unprecedented times that require unprecedented actions. We are confident we will get through these challenging times, and look forward to reopening our doors to the Minnesota community and the world.

The only retail businesses being encouraged to stay open are grocery stores and pharmacies.

Nickelodeon Kids‘ Choice Awards: Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz

Status:Cancelled
Original Date: Thursday 9th April 2020
Location: Europa-Park in Rust, Germany
New Date: Sunday 12th April 2020

UPDATE (20/3) - Nickelodeon will air KCAs 2020: Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz – Zusammen Zuhause, a creative 'home-based' awards ceremony, on Easter Sunday, 12th April 2020. Details: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/03/nickelodeon-to-host-kcas-2020.html

Nickelodeon has announced that the recording of Nickelodeon Kids‘ Choice Awards: Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz, Nickelodeon GSA's localised version of Nickelodeon's 2020 Kids' Choice Awards, on Thursday 9th April 2020 has been cancelled. Due to the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, Nickelodeon's number-one priority is the safety of their guests, and they've taken this decision as a precaution, following the guidelines set by the Ministry of Health and local authorities. Of course, this decision was not easy for Nick.

Nickelodeon promises fans that they are currently doing their best to ensure that a safe, beautiful show production can take place on a smaller scale in the future. What exactly this show will look like will be announced in the following weeks.

If you have purchased tickets for Nickelodeon Kids‘ Choice Awards: Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz online via the ticket shop or via the guest service using your telephone number or e-mail address, you will be eligible for a refund. Ticket buyers will be contacted by Europa-Park via these channels shortly for a refund, or they can - indicating the invoice number - contact ticketing@europapark.de.

Nickelodeon Big Base Camp

Status:Postponed
Original Dates: Saturday 4th - Monday 13th April 2020
Location: Magazine in Greenwich, London, UK
New Dates: TBA

Due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Nickelodeon has decided to postpone the Nickelodeon Big Base Camp as a precautionary measure. A new date for the event has not yet been set.

Nick appreciates that this is disappointing for everyone who was due to attend the event, however, their number one priority is to ensure the health and safety of our guests.

If you have purchased tickets for Nickelodeon Big Base Camp you will be eligible for a refund equal to the face value of your ticket (s), the booking fee and delivery costs. Your refund will be processed automatically on Wednesday the 18th March and will take 3 to 5 working days to arrive in your bank account. If you have not received your money by the 26th March please contact the Kaboodle customer service team on hello@kaboodle.co.uk.

If you have closed your bank account since booking, please contact hello@kaboodle.co.uk by the 17th of March to let us know and we will help you to update your details.

Please see https://nickelodeonbigbasecamp.com for the latest information.

Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour

In response to the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, the Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour will be postponing some of its upcoming performances. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be honored at the rescheduled date to be announced soon.

For the latest information, visit https://www.jojodreamtour.com.

Postponed JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour Dates:

United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas
Postponed Date: Friday, March 13, 2020
New Date: TBA

Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM
Postponed Date: March 14
New Date: : June 9 at 7pm

Gila River Arena in Glendale, AZ
Postponed Date: March 15
New Date: : June 10 at 7pm

Mechanics Bank Arena (formerly Rabobank Arena) in Bakersfield, California
Postponed Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
New Date: Friday, June 12, 2020

Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA
Postponed Date: March 24
New Date: June 13, 2020 at 7pm

Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA
Postponed Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
New Date: Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 7pm

ExtraMile Arena (formerly Taco Bell Arena) in Boise, ID
Postponed Date: March 28
New Date: TBA

Yakima Valley SunDome in Yakima, WA
Postponed Date: March 31
New Date: 7 p.m. June 19 at the SunDome

Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB
Postponed Date: April 3
New Date: TBA

In light of ongoing public health concerns, the JoJo Siwa show has been postponed. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be honored at the rescheduled date to be announced soon. If you have questions, please contact them at info@rogersplace.com.

April 5 - Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome
April 6 - Saskatoon, SK - SaskTel Centre
April 8 - Winnipeg, MB Bell MTS Place
April 10 - Grand Forks, ND - Ralph Engelstad Arena
April 11 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
April 14 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
April 15 - Green Bay, WI - Resch Center
April 17 - Moline, IL - TaxSlayer Center
April 18 - Springfield, MO - JQH Arena

State Farm Center in Champaign, IL
Postponed Date: April 19
New Date: TBA

State Farm Center is currently working to reschedule this event at a later date. Tickets for the original show scheduled for April 19 WILL BE VALID for the rescheduled date. Refunds WILL NOT be issued at this time. Once a rescheduled date is set, an announcement will be made and ticket holders will be contacted. Additional questions will be addressed at the time of the rescheduled date announcement.

April 21 - Madison, WI - Kohl Center
April 23 - Ft Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
April 25 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center

Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY
Postponed Date: April 26
New Date: TBA

In light of ongoing public health concerns, the JoJo Siwa show on 4/26 has been postponed. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be honored at the rescheduled date to be announced soon. [info]

April 27 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
April 30 - Hamilton, ON - FirstOntario Centre
May 1 - Ottawa, ON - Canadian Tire Centre
May 3 - Syracuse, NY - The Oncenter War Memorial Arena

Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, ME
Postponed Date: May 5
New Date: TBA

In light of ongoing public health concerns, the JoJo Siwa show has been postponed. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be honored at the rescheduled date to be announced soon. [info]

May 6 - Manchester, NH - SNHU Arena
May 8 - Washington DC - Capital One Arena
May 9 - Trenton, NJ - CURE Insurance Arena
May 12 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
May 15 - Hershey, PA - GIANT Center
May 16 - Norfolk, VA - Chartway Arena
May 17 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center
May 19 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena
May 20 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Life Arena
May 22 - Tampa, FL - Amalie Arena
May 23 - Miami, FL - AmericanAirlines Arena
May 27 - Estero, FL - Hertz Arena
May 28 - Jacksonville, FL - Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
May 29 - Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Bay Center

Toyota Center in Houston, TX
Postponed Date: May 31
New Date: TBA

In light of ongoing public health concerns, the JoJo Siwa show has been postponed. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be honored at the rescheduled date to be announced soon. [info]

Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA
Postponed Date: June 2
New Date: TBA

In light of ongoing public health concerns, the JoJo Siwa show has been postponed.

Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be honored at the rescheduled date to be announced soon. Info: http://wintercircleproductions.com/event/nickelodeons-jojo-siwa-d-r-e-a-m-tour/

CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, LA

JoJo Siwa: In light of ongoing public health concerns, the JoJo Siwa show has been postponed. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be honored at the rescheduled date to be announced soon. https://www.centurylinkcenter.com/

June 3 - Bossier City, LA - CenturyLink Center
June 5 - Oklahoma City, OK - Chesapeake Energy Arena
June 6 - North Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena
June 9 - Las Cruces, NM - Pan American Center
June 10 - Glendale, AZ - Gila River Arena
June 12 - Bakersfield, CA - Mechanics Bank Arena formerly known as Rabobank Arena (rescheduled from March)
June 13 - Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center
June 14 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center (rescheduled from March)
June 17 - Boise, ID - ExtraMile Arena
June 19 - Yakima, WA - Yakima Valley SunDome
June 21 - Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena

The SpongeBob Musical

"Due to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, Nickelodeon The SpongeBob Musical North American Tour is Closing.

Thank you to the cast, crew, musicians, production team, and fans of Bikini Bottom. We've had the best days ever with you."

Nick Jr. Live! Move to the Music

In response to the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, some performances of Nick Jr. Live! Move to the Music are being cancelled. Ticket holders should contact their local theaters for refunds.

For the latest information, visit http://nickjrlive.com.

Postponed/Canceled Nick Jr. Live! Tour Dates:

Boch Center - Wang Theatre in Boston, MA
Original Dates: Sat, March 14, Sun, March 15
Status: Canceled
Info: https://www.bochcenter.org/buy/show-listing/nick-jr-live

Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York , NY
Original Dates: Sat, March 28, Sun, March 29
Status: Canceled

Jones Hall in Houston, TX
Original dates: 06/23/20-06/28/20
Status: Canceled
Info: https://spahouston.org/event/the-spongebob-musical/2020-06-27/

Refunds are available at your point of purchase. All online and phone purchases via Ticketmaster will be refunded automatically to the original credit card used, as well as any purchases with a credit card in person at the box office. If you purchased tickets with cash in person at the Box Office, you will need to bring your tickets as proof of purchase to the box office to receive your refund. Box office hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 12-6pm. To contact Ticketmaster customer service, please call 800-982-2787.

PAW Patrol Live! USA

Taking into consideration the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for social distancing, as well as the escalation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, VStar Entertainment Group is making adjustments to the current tour schedule. Please visit the individual city pages on the Tickets page for performance schedule updates and additional information.

Thank you for your understanding as we adapt to this ever-changing situation. For any other questions, please contact info@vstarentertainment.com.

For the latest, visit https://www.pawpatrollive.com.

Postponed/Canceled PAW Patrol Live Tour Dates:

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston, TX
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original dates: Sat, March 14; Sun, March 15
New Dates: TBA

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in Midland, TX
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original dates: Tue, March 17; Wed, March 18
New Dates: TBA

The Theatre at Grand Prairie in Dallas, TX
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original dates: Fri, March 20; Sat, March 21; Sun, March 22
New Dates: TBA

Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, KS
Show: The Great Pirate Adventure
Original dates: Sat, March 21; Sun, March 22
New Dates: TBA

American Bank Center Selena Auditorium in Corpus Christi, TX
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original dates: Tue, March 24; Wed, March 25
New Dates: TBA

Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO
Show: The Great Pirate Adventure
Original dates: Tue, March 24; Wed, March 25
New Dates: TBA

Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN
Show: The Great Pirate Adventure
Original show dates: Sat, March 28; Sun, March 29
New Dates: TBA

United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original show dates: Sat, March 28; Sun, March 29
New Dates: TBA

H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in Cedar Park, TX
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original show dates: Tue, March 31; Wed, April 1
New Dates: TBA

Ohio Theatre in Columbus, OH
Show: The Great Pirate Adventure
Original show dates: Fri, April 3; Sat, April 4; Sun, April 5
New Dates: TBA

Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, TX
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original show dates: Sat, April 4; Sun, April 5
New Dates: TBA

Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, TX
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original show dates: Tue, April 7; Wed, April 8
New Dates: TBA

INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, KS
Show: The Great Pirate Adventure
Original show dates: Fri, April 10; Sat, April 11
New Dates: TBA

El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, TX
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original show dates: Fri, April 10; Sat, April 11; Sun, April 12
New Dates: TBA

Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV
Show: Race to the Rescue
Original dates: Fri, April 17, Sat, April 18, Sun, April 19
Status: Postponed

Centennial Hall in Tucson, AZ
Show: Race to the Rescue
Dates: Dates: Tue, April 21, Wed, April 22
Status: Canceled

Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix, AZ
Show: Race to the Rescue
Dates:Sat, April 25, Sun, April 26
Status: Canceled

Silverstein Eye Centers Arena in Independence, MO
Show: The Great Pirate Adventure
Dates:Sat, April 25, Sun, April 26
Status: Canceled

Santa Ana Star Center
Rio Rancho, NM
Tue, April 28
Wed, April 29
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Microsoft Theater
Los Angeles, CA
Sat, May 2
Sun, May 3
Race to the Rescue
Postponed

Fred Kavli Theatre
Thousand Oaks, CA
Tue, May 5
Wed, May 6
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

The Granada Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
Fri, May 8
Sat, May 9
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Fox Performing Arts Center
Riverside, CA
Mon, May 11
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Stockton Arena
Stockton, CA
Wed, May 13
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Portland, OR
Sat, May 16
Sun, May 17
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Yakima Valley SunDome
Yakima, WA
Tue, May 19
Wed, May 20
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Town Toyota Center
Wenatchee, WA
Sat, May 23
Sun, May 24
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Lawlor Events Center
Reno, NV
Tue, May 26
Wed, May 27
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Vivint Smart Home Arena
Salt Lake City, UT
Sat, May 30
Sun, May 31
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Redding Civic Auditorium
Redding, CA
Tue, June 2
Race to the Rescue
Canceled

Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Maui, HI
Fri, June 12
Sat, June 13
Sun, June 14
The Great Pirate Adventure
Canceled

Neal S. Blaisdell Center
Honolulu, HI
Fri, June 19
Sat, June 20
Sun, June 21
Fri, June 26
Sat, June 27
Sun, June 28
The Great Pirate Adventure
Canceled

PAW Patrol Live! UK

Due to the COVID-19 situation and as a precaution to the safety of the show's audiences, cast and staff, the 2020 PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" tour, promoted by TEG MJR, has been postponed to Summer 2021.

Note that all tickets purchased for the 2020 tour will remain valid for 2021, so please look out for an email from your point of purchase with all the information you need to know about your tickets, including what to do if you are unable to attend the new dates.

For a list of rescheduled dates, visit: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/12/paw-patrol-live-race-to-rescue-tour-to.html

PAW Patrol Live! Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation and as a precaution to the safety of the show's audiences, cast and staff, the Spring 2020 PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" tour of Germany, Austria and Switzerland has been postponed to Spring 2021.

Please see below for the new tour dates for PAW Patrol Live! „Das große Rennen”. For tickets, please visit https://www.pawpatrollive.de

Nickelodeon Land at Parque de Atracciones in Madrid, Spain

In response to the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, Parque de Atracciones in Madrid, Spain has decided to temporarily suspend its Spring opening. Ticket holders can contact contacta@parquedeatracciones.es to exchange the dates on their tickets for the new opening dates. For the latest information, visit https://www.parquedeatracciones.es.

Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia in Thader Shopping Center in Murcia, Spain

Following recommendations from Spanish health authorities, Nickelodeon Adventure Murcia will be closed until further notice. Customers who have tickets can exchange them for new dates later this year by emailing información.murcia@nickelodeonadventure-murcia.es. For more information, visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure-murcia.es.

Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside in Essex, UK

Update (21/3) - IMPORTANT UPDATE

The health of our attraction family, which includes our visitors, characters and staff, is our top priority. In light of the most recent advice from Public Health England and the government, we will be temporarily closing Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside effective immediately until further notice. We apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience caused. If you’ve booked tickets for any day during this closure, you can exchange them for any other date in 2020 or we can provide a refund. Please send your booking details to info@nickelodeonadventure.co.uk We’ll keep you informed through our website and social media channels. Thank you for your patience and we really look forward to welcoming you back to Nickelodeon Adventure when we re-open.

Stay safe everyone.

Update (19/3) - In line with the UK Government's latest public health advice, from Friday 20th March our 4D Cinema will be closed. All other rides and interactives will remain open.

Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside is currently open as usual. The centre's opening times are Monday – Sunday 10am – 6pm. Last entry 5pm.*
If you would like to change the date of an existing booking due to the need to self-isolate, please email details to info@nickelodeonadventure.co.uk

For the latest information, visit https://www.nickelodeonadventure.co.uk/opening-times/

Visitor Notice:

Corona Virus

Putting you first

We are actively continuing to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation within the UK and the local area, and we can assure you that we are taking every necessary step to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our visitors, staff and characters. We are currently open as usual and have taken a number of increased safety measures. We will continue to review these as the situation evolves.

What have we done?

Our cleaning schedules have been updated and increased, especially in high traffic areas, indoor areas and touch points. We have plenty of hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities across the site, so please use them regularly. All our staff, in all departments, are washing their hands more regularly and understand the importance of not coming to work if they show any symptoms. We are eliminating self-service items wherever possible in our catering and retail outlets. We are displaying NHS and Government backed hand washing and advice posters around the attraction

What can you do?

We need your help to ensure we can continue to offer a safe environment. If you are planning to visit and you are displaying ANY of the Coronavirus symptoms (recently started persistent cough, fever or breathlessness) we would ask you not to visit please. Please ensure you continue to observe increased hygiene practices while visiting the attraction. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) if you cough or sneeze and put any tissues in a bin immediately. Avoiding touching your face or eyes if you haven’t washed your hands recently. If you feel in any way unwell during your visit please contact a member of staff immediately and, where possible, maintain a safe distance of two metres.

Looking to the future

This is an unprecedented time and advice is updated regularly. We are fully committed to following all government and Public Health England advice and will update this page should our response change in any way. If you'd like to change the date of an existing booking due to the need to self-isolate, please email details to info@nickelodeonadventure.co.uk We would like to thank you for your help and patience in advance.

Nickland at Movie Park Germany

Following advise to stay indoors, Movie Park Germany will be postponing its season opening until at least April 19. For organisational reasons, Movie Park Germany is currently planning to open on April 24th. For the latest information, visit https://www.movieparkgermany.de/movie-park-backstage/unsere-massnahmen-zum-coronavirus.

Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, UK

Blackpool Pleasure Beach will not open this weekend and will remain closed.

Note from Blackpool Pleasure Beach:

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is currently not open
Updated 12:30 25th March 2020

Due to the escalating situation with Covid-19, we have made the sad decision that Blackpool Pleasure Beach will not open this weekend and will remain closed.

Please stay safe everyone and follow our website and social media channels for regular updates.

For parents and fans of the park, we will be regularly updating our social media channels with activities that can be done at home. Stay safe everyone and follow the Government and health authority guidelines.

If you have booked a visit between 19th March and 1st June:

We are offering a free transfer to a new date this season from 1st June 2020 until the 8th November 2020, without the need to pay the difference. You can request the date change here.

You don’t need to change your date of visit now, please take your time in deciding.

If you have booked a visit after 1st June:

You don’t need to do anything for now. If Blackpool Pleasure Beach remains closed after this date you may transfer your date of visit for free to another date during the season up until 8th November 2020.

Information for Platinum and Diamond Club Season Pass Holders
Due to Covid-19, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is currently closed. We will follow the Government and Health Authority guidelines and re-open as soon as possible. We value you as a season pass holder and will keep you updated with information to ensure you receive the full benefit from your 2020 season pass purchase.

We will keep you posted and in the meantime, we wish all the Pleasure Beach community of season pass holders our very best wishes in these challenging times.

For the latest, visit https://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/covid-19-information-for-guests/

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa, Florida

Update: The Glazer Children’s Museum will be closed until April 30.

Tampa, FL - Based on the most current information from public health officials, and in support of community efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), The Glazer Children’s Museum, Tampa Museum of Art, Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), Henry B. Plant Museum and The Florida Aquarium will temporarily close to the public beginning Monday, March 16 through Sunday, March 29.

There have been no known incidents of COVID-19 at the five museums and today’s collective action is voluntary.

“We recognize the importance of working together to ensure the well-being of our community remains a priority,” said Michael Tomor, Penny and Jeff Vinik Executive Director of the Tampa Museum of Art.

"Our organizations are still a resource to you even while our buildings are closed. Many of us have online materials, activities, and more to keep you connected during these two weeks,” said Sarah Cole, President and CEO of the Glazer Children’s Museum.

“The ability to support one’s community extends well beyond the exhibit path, classrooms and outreach programs,” said Julian Mackenzie, President and CEO of MOSI. “Being able to work together with other venues shows us what a great community of cultural attractions we have here in Tampa.”

“We recognize that our world-class organizations serve an important role by providing inspiration and inquiry, as well as providing an escape from daily challenges, however, this is an unprecedented event and the temporary closures place the health and well-being of our greater community first,” said Roger Germann, President and CEO of The Florida Aquarium.

"Prior to the coronavirus, the most serious pandemic in the US took place in the late Victorian era. Given our historical focus, we believe we need to be especially sensitive to the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic can have on our community," said Cynthia Gandee Zinober, Executive Director of the Henry B. Plant Museum.

"We as museum boards are taking the necessary precautions we need to keep our community safe and keep our citizens healthy. We deeply care for the families we serve, who remain our top priority as a member of the arts community," said Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandy Murman.

Commissioner Murman is the current chair of the board at The Glazer Children's Museum and serves as a trustee for The Florida Aquarium and The Tampa Museum of Art.

Staff at all five cultural attractions will be paid their full compensation per their regular work schedule for the two-week period.

Joint quote from the five CEO’s/Directors: “This was a very difficult decision and we understand our members, guests and supporters might be disappointed, but we believe adhering to the scientific community's recommendation to limit large social gatherings at this time is the right course of action.

We look forward to welcoming our guests back and continuing to provide world-class experiences, amazing exhibits and impactful educational opportunities which makes Tampa’s cultural attractions iconic and beloved.”

Updated information will be shared on each organization’s website and social media channels and we encourage the public to visit often to learn about reopening plans and additional announcements.

For the latest, visit https://glazermuseum.org/admission-info

Nickelodeon Beach at Raging Waters Sydney (formally Wet’n’Wild Sydney, Australia)

Raging Waters Sydney has issued the following information for guests:

RAGING WATERS SYDNEY COVID-19 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

Following the advice provided by the Chief Medical Officer and NSW Health that non-essential mass public gatherings of 500 people be cancelled, Raging Waters Sydney will be closed from 16 March 2020.

This decision has been made as a preventive measure to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 to help keep you, our team members, and our communities safe and healthy.

This will mean the season will end 2 weeks earlier than the scheduled date of 29 March 2020.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause, however the safety of our guests and staff is our number 1 priority. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation in this matter.

We value each of our guests and we look forward to welcoming you during back next season.

For Guests with unused paid season passes and day tickets, these will be valid for our 2020/21 season scheduled to commence in October 2020. Please contact our Guest Services Team on 13 96 97 for assistance in transferring these to next season.

For the latest information, visit https://ragingwaterssydney.com.au/parkupdate

Nickelodeon Land in Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast in Queensland

Update: TEMPORARY CLOSURE UPDATE
VRTP is continuing to follow Government updates regarding COVID-19 and at this stage Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country and Topgolf will remain temporarily closed until at least 30 April.

Australian Outback Spectacular is also temporarily closed and more information can be found here.

Throughout the closure we have been engaging with our team members and will continue to support them during this period, including providing access to their accrued leave entitlements. VRTP is also allowing team members who have exhausted all of their leave entitlements during the stand down to go into ten-days negative leave.

Since COVID-19 emerged, VRTP has worked closely with Government and leading experts to ensure that at all times it has adopted the highest level of health and safety practices and we are continuing to work actively with all levels of Government during this difficult time.

Our dedicated teams will continue to care for the animals at Sea World, Paradise Country and Australian Outback Spectacular during the temporary closure.

Village Roadshow Theme Parks will continuously review the situation and will take steps to ensure that once the threat of COVID-19 passes, it will continue to operate as the leading theme park business in Australia.

SEA WORLD RESORT UPDATE
Following the impact of COVID-19 including Government restrictions affecting interstate and international travel, dining and recreation facilities and the request for social distancing, the decision has been made to reduce operations at Sea World Resort.

We will continue to monitor the situation and ensure Sea World Resort operates under the advice and guidelines of the Government and the Queensland Hotels Association.

WHEN WILL THE ATTRACTIONS RE-OPEN:
At this stage, the Theme Parks, Australian Outback Spectacular and Topgolf will remain temporarily closed until at least 30 April.

VRTP will continuously review the situation and will take steps to ensure that once the threat of COVID-19 passes, it will continue to operate as the leading theme park business in Australia.

HEALTH & SAFETY:
Since COVID-19 emerged, VRTP has worked closely with Government and leading experts to ensure that at all times it has adopted the highest level of health & safety practices and there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at our venues.

TICKET, PASS HOLDERS & EXPERIENCE BOOKINGS:
We thank our ticket and pass holders for their understanding during this unprecedented period and specific information about each ticket and experience type can also be found in the FAQs below.

FUTURE UPDATES:
Village Roadshow Theme Parks maintain close relationships with Government and Health Authorities and will continue to monitor the situation. We will provide further updates via this page and social media when available.

Previous update:

Although unaffected at this time, Village Roadshow Theme Parks, operator of Sea World Resort has issued the following information for guests:

Village Roadshow Theme Parks are Open

At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, the safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members is our utmost priority.

Government Update:
The Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer have provided information regarding Australia's response to COVID-19 which includes the suspension of static, seated events of more than 500 people for a sustained period of time.

This advisory does not apply to Village Roadshow Theme Parks properties as we are predominantly an outdoor experience, which is not static.

At the advice of the Government, we will continue to operate Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf and Sea World Resort as normal. Australian Outback Spectacular will operate at a reduced capacity in-line with Government recommendations.

There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at our venues.

Guest Safety & Our Protection Measures

The parks will continue to operate with additional stringent hygiene and safety measures in-place. We have and will continue to, undertake rigorous hygiene standards, cleaning procedures and health and safety standards including:

• A large and experienced cleaning department of over 170 Team Members
• Updated signage on best hand washing techniques and practices
• Reinforced vigilance in hand washing throughout our properties
• On-site first-aid facilities with registered nurses with an isolation procedure in-place
• An increased number of hygiene hand washing stations
• Activating Safety Alert Bulletins issued by Queensland Health
• Displaying the latest Safety Alerts for guests to keep up to date
• Close working relationships with emergency services

In addition to the above, to further strengthen our rigorous hygiene standards, we are putting plans in place to:

• Conduct additional cleaning of rides and attractions including ride harness wipe downs
• Provide updated additional hygiene signage in-park

Future Updates

Village Roadshow Theme Parks maintain close relationships with Government and Health Authorities and will continue to monitor the situation. We will provide further updates via this page and social media when available.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at our parks.

Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon at Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia

Update - Sunway Lagoon will remain shut until at least 14th April 2020.

Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia, home of Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, will be closed for two weeks between Wednesday 18th to Tuesday 31st March 2020 to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the country. For more information, visit https://sunwaylagoon.com.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Secrets of the Sewer™ at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 4/1/2020, 11:40 AM

In light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the national move to delay or cancel large group gatherings as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization, Children’s Museum of Atlanta will suspend all operations until further notice.

Children’s Museum of Atlanta is committed to the health and wellbeing of all families of our community, and we are taking this action to do our part to help slow the rate of infection and mitigate the risk that COVID-19 poses to Atlanta.

This decision was not made lightly and we understand the complexities of this situation. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back soon. In light of the possibility that the Museum may be forced to be closed through the end of May, we plan to extend memberships for two months, even if we are able to open earlier. We all are eagerly looking forward to welcoming you back to the Museum!

If you have questions, please leave a message at 404-527-3693 or send an email (reservations@childrensmuseumatlanta.org).

In response to COVID-19, the Museum has decided to temporarily suspend operations for the remainder of the month.

Customer notice:

In light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the national move to delay or cancel large group gatherings as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization, Children’s Museum of Atlanta will suspend all operations effective Saturday, March 14 until the end of March.

Children’s Museum of Atlanta is committed to the health and wellbeing of all families of our community, and we are taking this action to do our part to help slow the rate of infection and mitigate the risk that COVID-19 poses to Atlanta. We will reassess reopening at the beginning of April if judged to be responsible based on guidelines from public health officials.

This decision was not made lightly and we understand the complexities of this situation. We apologize for any inconvenience, and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Ticket holders, including Superhero Science Night, birthday parties, and field trips will receive a full refund. Please allow 7–10 business days for refunds to appear on credit card accounts. If you have questions, please leave a message at 404-527-3693 or send an email.

All families who are Museum members will receive an extension equal to the amount of time that the Museum remains closed to the public. Further information regarding memberships will be forthcoming.

For the latest: https://smyrnavinings.macaronikid.com/events/5e00c42913b08d0a430f4c2c/nickelodeons-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-secrets-of-the-sewer-at-childrens-museum-of-atlanta

Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta 2020:

The second annual Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta, which was set to take place over the weekend of Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April 2020, with activities inspired by popular Nickelodeon shows and characters taking place across the island, has now been cancelled.

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana:

Although currently unconfirmed, it seems like Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana has temporarily closed its doors. On Instagram, the Nickelodeon-branded hotel and resort said: "We miss all of our #NickResortPuntaCana guests! Sending nothing but good vibes to everyone during this strange time. What's the first thing you plan on doing when you get your vacation back?"

Nickelodeon Land in SeaWorld on the Gold Coast in Queensland:

Notice from Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP):

Following recent Government announcements, and the increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases both nationally and on the Gold Coast, the decision has been made to temporarily close Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World [home of Nickelodeon Land], Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country and Topgolf from close of business on Sunday 22 March. We will provide a further update on these operations on 31 March.

Australian Outback Spectacular is also temporarily closed and more information can be found here.

At this stage, Sea World Resort and Village Roadshow Studios will continue to operate. VRTP will continuously review the situation and be guided by the Queensland Hotel Association and appropriate levels of Government.

This is an extremely challenging time and this is not a decision which was made lightly. As a result of this closure, unfortunately many team members have been temporarily stood-down. Senior Executives salaries have also been reduced.

The decision has been made to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of the business, and most importantly to secure future jobs for our team members.

We are engaging with our team members to support them during this period, including providing access to their accrued leave entitlements.

We are also working actively with all levels of Government during this difficult time.

For more information, visit https://themeparks.com.au/park-updates

Milkshake! Live - Milkshake Monkey's Musical:

Update (22/4) - Milkshake! Live - Milkshake Monkey's Musical has cancelled its May 2020 tour dates, however, the tour hopes to keep its June 2020 tour dates.

In response to the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) and the resulting closure of theatres and venues across the country, we are sorry to inform you that we are cancelling Milkshake! Live tour dates in March and April.

We apologise for any disappointment caused by this decision and we thank you for your understanding.

Currently, we are hoping to go ahead with May dates, however, depending on official guidelines and advice, this may change.

Please note: Ticket holders for the affected shows will be contacted directly by the relevant venues. The theatres and staff are working very hard to deal with this situation and they politely request your patience and understanding as they deal with this.

On behalf of all of us at Milkshake! Live ‘keep well and be safe’ during this difficult time.

Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical is a Brand New all singing, all dancing preschool musical extravaganza. Starring Channel 5’s iconic Milkshake! Monkey, from acclaimed kids’ TV writer Miranda Larson, and set to tour theatres nationwide from 16th February 2019.

Milkshake! Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake! friends come to help, creating the most dazzling Milkshake! show families will ever see!

Starring alongside the much-loved Milkshake! Monkey will be two-channel presenters as well as Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and Floogals.

* The Milkshake Live show will feature 2 Milkshake! Presenters. Jen, Derek, Kemi, Amy, Olivia, Sita, David, Nathan and Kiera may only appear at certain venues.

Currently, we are hoping to go ahead with May dates, however, depending on official guidelines and advice, this may change.

For the latest information, visit https://www.milkshake.tv/milkshakelive

Buitenspeeldag 2020 in Flanders:

Due to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many Buitenspeeldag (Worldwide Day of Play) events are having to be cancelled, including in Wevelgem and Edegem, with activities being moved online instead. Nickelodeon Flanders will also be airing tips on how kids can play and exercise at home on Wednesday 22nd April 2020. For more information, visit: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/02/nickelodeon-benelux-and-kruisem-launch.html

Additional Information:

Nickelodeon tours/events/experiences that currently remain unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic:

* Not a complete list

-- BRICKLIVE tours in the UK (including PAW Patrol, Nick Jr. and Peppa Pig) [info]

Stay Safe & Well

For rolling updates about coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as well as tips on how you can keep well, please visit the World Health Organization (WHO) - https://www.who.int.

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Originally published: Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 22:19 GMT.

Additional sources: Google Translate, Associated Press, Chambanamoms.com, News Talk KIT, Ticketmaster, TwinCities.com, Bring Me The News (II), Fox 10 Phoenix, Macaroni Kid, Shreveport Times, Experience Columbia SC, Hank 96.1.

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