NVCP Plans Int'l Events

A new deal with Plastic Republic will see Nickelodeon water filters launch across Russia featuring "Dora the Explorer" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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The water filters will complement the range of Plastic Republic homewares that have been on sale in Russia since 2013 including kids’ desks, toy cases, bins and flower pots.  

Nickelodeon will also host a number of branded events across international markets this month.

In Singapore, the Nickelodeon Slime Cup 2015 will be held Saturday and Sunday. Presented by

Singtel TV

and sponsored by

Pilot Pen

and Vitagen Less Sugar, with venue partner

Downtown East

, the free-play event will promote active living through fun for kids and their families. This year’s event will be augmented with a host of activities inspired by the SEA Games (Southeast Asian Games) in Singapore this week.

Also taking place at Downtown East in Singapore

In the Netherlands and Germany, Nickelodeon will host its Day of Play

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The initiative–part of Nickelodeon's global commitment to promoting health and wellness to its young audiences–will be celebrated locally on June 10 and June 19.

Across both markets, Nickelodeon will be switching off linear and digital platforms between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m, to encourage kids to put down their tablets, turn off the TV and get outside and get active. 

The network will also be hosting multiple fitness-themed public events across both countries, partnering with over 100 schools to encourage outdoor play, with community members and organizations hosting smaller events across the countries.

Finally, in Johannesburg, Nickelodeon is teaming up with Tsogo Sun and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Trust to stage the first-ever NickFest in at The Globe at Silverstar on June 13 and 14.