MUMBAI: Speaking about contests-based channel promotions, the kids' channel Nick is now next in the league after Hungama TV introducing a Kids' Ka Kamaal contest. Nick and the Singapore Tourism Board are looking for a family of four to win an all-expense paid trip to Singapore.
The winner family will be able to attend the Asia premiere of The SpongeBob SquarePants movie on 30 January at Sentosa Island.
According to a company release, the participants will have to tune into Nick from now until 10 January. The contestants can also log onto www.nicksplat.com/spongebobmovie for contest details.
A family of four will be chosen each from India, Indonesia Korea, Malaysia, Philippines and Japan and will fly to Singapore on 28 January to enjoy a four day and three night holiday.
The premier of The SpongeBob SquarePants movie will be celebrated over two days on Singapore’s Sentosa Island through a beach party filled with bikini bottom-themed games, a sand sculpting competition, a SpongeBob SquarePants toon-a-thon, prize giveaways, meet and greet activities with SpongeBob, Patrick and Squidward, informs the media release.
“The phenomenon of SpongeBob SquarePants has hit Asia and the much-anticipated movie has finally arrived on our shores. The Asia premiere of The SpongeBob SquarePants movie could only be experienced on a beach, amongst palm trees and marine activity, choosing Singapore and Sentosa Island was a natural choice for us to host such an important event,“ said Nickelodeon Asia, VP marketing and communications Lucy Young.
Produced and directed by Stephen Hillenburg, the full-length animated feature is based on a story and the series created by Stephen Hillenburg. The movie charts out simple, quiet life of the underwater paradise, Bikini Bottom, get a little wild when SpongeBob SquarePants and his dimwitted best friend Patrick set out on an epic quest to reclaim King Neptune’s stolen crown and save Krabs’ life.
Singapore Tourism Board director, lifestyle and events and director, brand management Ken Low as quoted in the release as saying, “Singapore is very happy to host the Asian premiere of The SpongeBob SquarePants movie and the two-day beach party that will be great fun for the whole family. This is indeed a very entertaining event that will add to the unique blend of colourful events and vibrant performances that Singapore has to offer our visitors from overseas and Singaporeans alike,”
The Asia premiere is supported by Singapore Tourism Board, and sponsored by Sentosa, United International Pictures and Orchard Parade Hotel.
