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July 10, 2009 / 7:51 AM

Nickelodeon not buying La. Six Flags

Patricia and Gabriele Starr of Wahoo, Nebraska kiss after coming down the Wahoo Racer after saying "I Do" along with two other couples at Six Flags in Eureka, Missouri on May 23, 2009. Three couples from Wahoo, Nebraska said their wedding vows at the top of the water ride before enjoying a quick ride down with their vails in hair. The event helped kick off the opening of the new ride in the water park. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt)

Patricia and Gabriele Starr of Wahoo, Nebraska kiss after coming down the Wahoo Racer after saying "I Do" along with two other couples at Six Flags in Eureka, Missouri on May 23, 2009. Three couples from Wahoo, Nebraska said their wedding vows at the top of the water ride before enjoying a quick ride down with their vails in hair. The event helped kick off the opening of the new ride in the water park. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt) | License Photo

NEW YORK, July 10 (UPI) -- Nickelodeon says it is not in discussions to buy the Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans, contrary to reports claiming it is.

"Nickelodeon has had speculative conversations with many cities, including the city of New Orleans, and companies like Southern Star Amusements, regarding licensing arrangements," the company said in a statement Thursday.

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"No deals have been made or signed, and the nature of our discussions is confidential," Nickelodeon added.

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