Nickelodeon Brings SlimeZone, Network's First Social Virtual Reality Experience, to IMAX VR Centres Globally
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 9, 2018
Nickelodeon and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) have partnered to bring SlimeZone, the network's first multi-player social virtual reality (VR) experience, to IMAX VR Centres globally. Created in the Nickelodeon Entertainment Lab, SlimeZone allows up to six players to step inside the Nickelodeon virtual world, play games, watch cartoons and slime friends. SlimeZone debuts today exclusively at IMAX VR Centres in Los Angeles, New York City and Toronto, and is scheduled to launch at centers in Shanghai, Bangkok and Manchester (UK) soon.
Nickelodeon Greenlights MUSICAL DARES Brand-New Digital Short-Form Series from Nick Cannon
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 6, 2018
Nickelodeon has ordered 10 episodes of a brand-new digital short-form series, Musical Dares (working title), a new twist on the classic concept of musical chairs, set to air on Nickelodeon's Youtube channel. Created and executive produced by multi-faceted entertainer Nick Cannon, the live-action game show will combine real kids, physical competition and a full-blown dance party. As part of the work of the Viacom Digital Studios, Musical Dares is Nickelodeon's first original short-form series, and will begin production this summer.
Nickelodeon Developing LOS CASAGRANDES, New Companion Series to Animated Hit THE LOUD HOUSE
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 6, 2018
Nickelodeon announced today the development of Los Casagrandes (working title), a companion series to the animated hit THE LOUD HOUSE that will follow Lincoln Loud's friend Ronnie Anne and her extended family, the Casagrandes, who live together in the big city. Nickelodeon has also greenlit a fourth season (26 episodes) of The Loud House, which will include a six-episode story arc featuring the Casagrandes. Since its launch in 2016, THE LOUD HOUSE has remained one of Nickelodeon's top-rated shows and is currently the number-one series across television with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 year to date.
Nickelodeon's BLUES CLUES Is Back, Remade for a New Generation of Preschoolers
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 6, 2018
Nickelodeon will have a new generation of preschoolers searching for clues, as it brings back the beloved puppy Blue in a remake of its groundbreaking series, Blue's Clues. Picked up for 20 episodes, the new Blue's Clues will have a refreshed signature look and casting for the new host will begin this month, including an open call in Southern California on April 14. For more info, visit http://blues-clues-host-casting.nick.com. Production on Blue's Clues will commence this summer.
Nickelodeon Announces Over 650 Episodes of New & Returning Series
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2016
Nickelodeon, at its annual upfront presentation held today at Alice Tully Hall in New York City's Lincoln Center, detailed the plans powering its expanding reach and growing footprint as it heads into the season with more than 650 episodes of new and returning series.
Nickelodeon Orders Pair of Rob Dyrdek-Produced Series
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2016
Nickelodeon announced today two new sports-themed series from production partners Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson of Superjacket Productions (Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness): Crashletes, a new viral sports clip series hosted by New England Patriots Super Bowl XLIX Champion and Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski; and Jagger Eaton's Mega Life (working title), an action-packed docu-series that follows 15-year-old skateboarding phenom Eaton as he skates around the world and hangs out with his idols. Both series will be in production for 20 episodes each and will premiere later this year.