Nickelodeon (Argentinian TV channel)
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| Company type | Pay television network |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | December 20, 1996 |
Area served | Latin America (except Cuba) |
| Owner | Paramount Networks Americas |
| Website | nickelodeon |
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Nickelodeon serves as the Hispanic and Latin American version of the American Nickelodeon pay television network. Owned by Paramount Networks Americas, it began broadcasting on 20 December 1996. In addition to featuring content from Nick and Nick Jr., the channel has developed original shows and is available throughout Latin America, with the exception of Cuba due to cable limitations.
History
Nickelodeon Latin America was launched targeting children, positioning itself as a competitor to Cartoon Network. In 1999, the channel introduced its regional website, MundoNick.com. On 13 February 2006, it debuted the Nick at Nite programming block showcasing classic live-action series and premiered its first Mexican sitcom, Skimo.
The year 2008 marked the introduction of "Nickers," a live-action hosting show inspired by Disney Channel's Zapping Zone, which was discontinued by the end of that year. That same year, two locally produced telenovelas premiered: Isa TKM and La maga y el camino dorado. In 2009, the weekend block Nick Hits, which aired classic Nick Toons, replaced Nick at Nite.
On 5 April 2010, Nickelodeon Latin America underwent a global rebranding that included updated visuals and a new logo. This change led to the closure of Nick Hits and the revival of Nick at Nite. Viacom authorized Mexico to produce its own edition of the Kids' Choice Awards, which launched in September 2010 alongside original programming such as Sueña conmigo. The channel also promoted the 2010 movie adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender by airing themed reruns with customized branding.
Additional original series included Grachi in 2011 and the soap opera Miss XV in 2012. Over time, the Nick at Nite block transitioned from airing classic shows from the 1980s and 1990s to more contemporary series before concluding on 1 January 2015.
On 29 August 2023, during the Mexican Kids Choice Awards, Nickelodeon Latin America reverted to its splat-era branding. Subsequently, in October 2023, the Panregional feed underwent delocalization by incorporating assets from EMEAA—excluding Mexico—adopting textless trailers and abbreviated credits similar to European versions while preserving localized advertising and certain programming opt-outs. This change followed a comparable delocalization process for Nick Jr. in September.
The Mexican feed switched to EMEAA playout and branding on 14 November 2023 but maintained regional graphics, promotional content, and end credits without including dubbing credits.
Feeds
Nickelodeon Latin America broadcasts through two separate feeds tailored for different regions:
- North Feed: Mexico
- Panregional Feed: Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Central America, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia
Verano Nick
Since 2007, Verano Nick (Nick Summer) has been an annual event held during summer months at various venues including beaches and hotels.
Kids' Choice Awards
Beginning in 2010, Nickelodeon introduced localized editions of the Kids' Choice Awards for Latin America. Following a singular event in 2003, the Mexico edition was relaunched on 4 September 2010 at Six Flags Mexico in Mexico City with Omar Chaparro and Anahí as hosts. The Argentina Kids' Choice Awards first took place in 2011 at Buenos Aires' Microestadio Malvinas Argentinas with Nicolás Vázquez hosting. In 2014, Colombia held its inaugural Kids' Choice Awards ceremony.
Revista Nick
Revista Nick (Nick Magazine) debuted in Mexico on 27 November 2004 and continued publication until April 2010. Its closure coincided with the American edition's discontinuation, as content transitioned toward digital formats.
Website
From its inception in 1999 until 2020, MundoNick.com served as the official online platform. It was subsequently replaced by Nickelodeon.la to enhance the network's digital outreach across the region.
Nick Hits
Nick Hits operated as a programming segment on Nickelodeon Latin America between 4 July 2009 and 5 April 2010, showcasing classic Nicktoons. This block took over weekend slots previously held by Nick at Nite and was eventually succeeded by Nick at Nite Latin America, which integrated all Nick Hits content.
Nickelodeon HD
In September 2010, MTV Networks Latin America announced the forthcoming launch of Nickelodeon HD slated for 2011, officially branded as MTV Live HD. By May 2011, programming schedules revealed a blend of U.S. and regional productions. The high-definition channel officially commenced broadcasting throughout Latin America on 1 June 2011.
On 17 December 2015, Nickelodeon HD began simulcasting the main channel’s content. It was rebranded as Nick 2 on 1 August 2016.
Nick Jr.
Owned by Viacom, Nick Jr. launched as a dedicated 24-hour cable channel across Latin America in July 2008, focusing on preschool viewers. Prior to this, it had been featured as a programming block on Nickelodeon from 1997 until its discontinuation in 2017.
Nicktoons
Announced on 29 January 2013, Nicktoons premiered in Latin America on 4 February 2013 through providers such as Cablevisión, Megacable, and Cablecom. By late 2020, numerous providers replaced this channel with the U.S. feed of NickMusic, leading to Nicktoons ceasing operations in December of that year.
NickMusic
NickMusic started simulcasting its U.S. feed on 1 September 2020, taking over from VH1 MegaHits and Nicktoons in certain Latin American territories. The inaugural video broadcast was "Dynamite" by BTS.
TeenNick
TeenNick, formerly known as Nick 2, operates as a commercial-free secondary Nickelodeon channel that replaced Nick 2 on 14 September 2020.