Nickelodeon (Asian TV channel) facts for kids
Logo (Since 15 March 2010)
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| Broadcast area | Asia |
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| Network | ViacomCBS Networks EMEAA |
| Slogan | Putting kids first |
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| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English Malay Indonesian Thai Taiwanese Cantonese |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 480i/576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | ViacomCBS Networks EMEAA |
| Sister channels | MTV Comedy Central Nick Jr. MTV Live HD Paramount Channel |
| History | |
| Launched | 16 July 1996 |
Nickelodeon is a popular TV channel in Asia. It is run by a company called ViacomCBS. The channel broadcasts from Singapore to many countries in Asia and parts of Oceania.
It started on July 16, 1996. Nickelodeon Asia shows many original series from the main Nickelodeon channel in the United States. It also airs shows from other companies. Most programs are in English.
This channel used to be available in South Korea, New Zealand, and the Philippines. But now, those areas have their own special Nickelodeon channels.
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Where You Can Watch Nickelodeon Asia
Nickelodeon Asia is available in many countries. It often offers programs in different languages. This helps kids in various regions enjoy their favorite shows.
Middle East and North Africa
In the Middle East, Nickelodeon Asia was available for viewers. It was broadcast in English. Now, the Middle East has its own specific Nickelodeon channel.
Singapore
If you are in Singapore, you can watch Nickelodeon Asia in English.
Indonesia
In Indonesia, Nickelodeon Asia started around the year 2000. You can watch it in Indonesian.
Malaysia and Brunei
In Malaysia and Brunei, Nickelodeon Asia has been available since May 21, 1999. Viewers can watch it in English, Malay, and Mandarin.
Thailand
In Thailand, Nickelodeon Asia is available on TrueVisions. It is broadcast in Thai.
Vietnam
In Vietnam, Nickelodeon shows are part of a special block on YouTV. This block is called Nick & You and started in September 2016.
Taiwan
In Taiwan, Nickelodeon Asia is available in Taiwanese Mandarin.
Hong Kong and Macau
In Hong Kong, Nickelodeon Asia is available in Cantonese. In Macau, you can watch Nickelodeon on Macau Cable Now.
Mainland China
Nickelodeon Asia used to have a special block in Mainland China. It was called HaHa Nick and was based in Shanghai. This block aired from May 2005 to October 2007 in Mandarin Chinese. Nickelodeon programs are now shown on other channels in China.
Maldives
The channel became available in the Maldives in June 2018. You can watch it on Medianet.
Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, Nickelodeon Asia started airing in August 2018 on Dialog TV. It replaced the Indian Nickelodeon channel there. However, the Indian Nickelodeon channel is still available on PEO TV.
South Korea
In South Korea, Nickelodeon Asia launched in 2003. It aired in English. But on August 1, 2005, South Korea got its own Nickelodeon channel in Korean.
Kids' Choice Awards
The Kids' Choice Awards are fun shows where kids vote for their favorite stars, movies, and TV shows. Winners get a special orange blimp award!
Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards
The Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards was the first Kids' Choice Awards show in Asia. It started in 2008 in Jakarta. Many Indonesian artists have hosted the show over the years. The award show's logo looks just like the US version, but it says "Nickelodeon Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards."
Philippines Kids' Choice Awards
The Philippines Kids' Choice Awards was the second Kids' Choice Awards show in Asia. It also started in 2008 in Pasay. Michael V. and other Filipino artists hosted the show. This event was important for Nickelodeon in Southeast Asia. It showed their goal to bring global kids' shows that also fit local tastes. The Philippines KCA has not been active for some years.
Sister Channels
Nickelodeon has other channels too!
Nick Jr.
Nick Jr. is a channel made for preschool children. It replaced a special Nick Jr. block on the main Nickelodeon channel in Asia on July 1, 2011. The channel launched on May 18, 2011, in Singapore and Indonesia. Later in 2011, it expanded to other parts of Southeast Asia.
Images for kids
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This was the Nickelodeon logo from July 16, 1996, to March 15, 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Nickelodeon (Asia) para niños
