Humanity and Nickelodeon/Viacom Consumer Products Partner to Create Limited-Edition Eco-Chic, Luxury Fashion T-Shirts
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Marking the first retail presence for Nickelodeon's ongoing The Big Green
Help campaign, the new line of t-shirts will be available in men's, women's,
boys', and girls' sizes. Each tee is proudly made in the U.S. from 100%
organic cotton, encrusted with crystals and features schools of fish, jelly
fish, turtles and other marine life. Sponge Bob holds the prime spot on the
front of the shirt, standing next to a garbage can which reads "Save the Big
Blue," and the inside of the shirt tells the story of Nickelodeon's Big Green
Help campaign.. Retailing at
"As Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob's 10th Anniversary, we are enthused to partner with Humanity, a company who shares our mission to increase visibility of environmental concerns," said Hal Snik, Senior Vice President of Domestic Licensing, NVCP. "This line of products will appeal not only to die-hard SpongeBob fans, but to trendsetters and eco-connoisseurs alike."
"We are honored to work with Nickelodeon in continuing our philanthropic
efforts," said
Nickelodeon's pro-social campaign, The Big Green Help, will help raise
awareness about the oceans and water conservation in 2009 with "SpongeBob and
You Save the Big Blue," in partnership with the
Yellow is the new black this year, which means that it's the perfect time
to get 'Happy Squared' in honor of the landmark tenth anniversary of SpongeBob
SquarePants. With that in mind, Humanity jumped at the chance to collaborate
with one of the most popular characters and continue on their mission to
inspire and motivate people all over the world. Kicking off with the
first-ever SpongeBob live cast reading during the 2009 Film Festival in
About Humanity
Founded in 2008 by
About SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most popular series in kids'
television history. It has been the number-one animated program with Kids
2-11 for more than six consecutive years and its Saturday morning airing ranks
as the top-rated program on television among Kids 2-11. Adult viewers also
continue to tune in and have increased by 121% since the premiere of the show
in
About Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products
Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products manages the world's third largest
licensing business, representing leading properties such as SpongeBob
SquarePants and Dora the Explorer, and managing merchandising for Nick Jr.,
Nickelodeon,
Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand
for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in
everything it does. The company includes television programming and production
in the
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