|
Posts with tag: spongebob-squarepants | Return to WatchersWatch.com Homepage SpongeBob is a Hit in China SpongeBob SquarePants is a bit hit in China. "SpongeBob SquarePants" has swept to the top of the ratings on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV's Kids Channel. The quirky toon has become the most popular children's show in 15 key cities, drawing viewership of 20.5 million to Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy and friends, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, have proven a big hit with Chinese auds since bowing in 2006.We're assuming that the show is either subtitled or dubbed. So how long before there are illegal SpongdBob books and toys on sale in China? You know what happened with Harry Potter, after all. Still, it's nice to think that everyone around the world can enjoy the adventures of the happy sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Posted on February 16, 2009 Permalink | Subscribe | | | Comments (View) | Nickelodeon is giddy about the "Best Day Ever" SpongeBob SquarePants special that aired earlier this month. The special followed an all-day SpongeBob marathon. The results were impressive as the "Best Day Ever" special averaged a 12.0/4.0 million kids 2-11, 12.8/2.6 million kids 6-11 and 6.7 million total viewers. 7.3 million viewers also tuned in to watch the SpongeBob movie that Nickelodeon also aired.
In the "Best Day Ever" special, SpongeBob is determined to have the perfect day. His ideal day starts with doing what he loves best -- working at the Krusty Krab, going to meet Sandy for a little Ka-Ra-Tay, jelly fishing with Patrick and topping it all off with Squidward's highly-anticipated clarinet recital. But to his great disappointment, the day does not go at all as he planned. Each of his friends seems to be having a different problem, so naturally he sets out to help them. In doing so, every activity on his perfect day agenda is spoiled. As SpongeBob realizes that he sacrificed his whole day to help others, his friends rally around him with their heartfelt thanks. Brimming with happiness and friendship, SpongeBob realizes that he had his best day ever after all.SpongeBob is one of the big reasons for Nickelodeon's success. The lovable resident of Bikini Bottom has become a juggernaut in children's television. SpongeBob SquarePants is currently syndicated in 171 markets in 25 languages and consistently rates in the top 3 series among kids in every major market it currently airs in across Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America and the United States. Nearly 61.4 million viewers tune into the show each month, including 22 million Kids 2-11, 13.7 million Tweens 9-14 and 29.1 million adults. Posted on December 1, 2006 Permalink | Subscribe | | | Comments (View) | |
|