Nick Jr. Channel UK To Premier Brand New Diamond Jubilee Episode Of "Peppa Pig" Called "Peppa Pig Meets the Queen" On Monday 4th June 2012 At 4pm

According to one of Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland's new Lower Third banner graphics, to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in June 2012, which will be marking 60 years of The Queen's reign on the throne, and the four day Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's preschool channel, Nick Jr. Channel UK And Ireland, will premiere and show a very special brand new Diamond Jubilee themed episode of the hugely popular animated pre-school show "Peppa Pig" called "Peppa Pig Meets the Queen" on Bank Holiday Monday 4th June 2012 at 4.00pm.

The brand new "Peppa Pig" episode titled "Peppa Pig Meets the Queen" will feature a very special guest star, Her Majesty The Queen, who will not only be playing herself, but will also have the honor of being the first ever human character on "Peppa Pig"!

To celebrate Nick Jr. Channel UK premiering the brand new Diamond Jubilee episode Of "Peppa Pig" on 4/6/2012 at 6pm, the official Nick Jr. UK website, NickJr.co.uk, has added a few exclusive "Peppa Pig" downloads (mostly as PDF's) in their "Create With Peppa Pig" section which you can download, print out and colour in to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee "Peppa Pig" style, including Peppa Pig Jubilee Party Invitations, a Peppa Pig Jubilee hat, Peppa Pig Jubilee bunting, a Peppa Pig Union Jack British flag, and a Peppa at the Queen's castle colouring in activity.

Nick Jr. UK's 'Brand New Diamond Jubilee Episode Of "Peppa Pig"' Lower Third banner graphic is currently being aired on both of Nickelodeon UK's preschool channels, Nick Jr. Channel UK and Nick Jr. 2, to advertise the premiere of the brand new "Peppa Pig Meets the Queen" episode of the animated preschool series "Peppa Pig" on Monday 4th June 2012 at 6.00pm on Nick Junior UK, and reads:

New Peppa Pig Episode
Diamond Jubilee
This Monday at 6pm

Also, from Hello!'s Diamond Jubilee website:

The Queen jumps in muddy puddles with Peppa Pig in special Jubilee episode

Wallis and Grommit aren't the only kids' favourites gearing up for the Diamond Jubilee.

Peppa Pig is also getting in on the act.

A book was published this week titled Peppa Pig Meets the Queen, and the monarch has also made a guest appearance in the TV show.

She even dons a pair of wellies and gets stuck into Peppa's favourite activity – jumping in muddy puddles.

The fun episode will be screened next month to get children interested in Jubilee activities.

Peppa Pig producer Phil Davies said: "As a British production, it's only fitting that Peppa Pig pays tribute to the Queen and we couldn't resist the opportunity to put her into the show.

"We hope that everyone enjoys watching the episode as much as we enjoyed making it and that it gets children into the Jubilee party spirit."

The Queen is the first human character to appear in the show.

In the episode, Peppa's pal Miss Rabbit is selected to receive an award for her hard work and takes her friends along to Buckingham Palace for her once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Also, from London's Metro:

The Queen stars in children's cartoon Peppa Pig ahead of Diamond Jubilee

The Queen has made a guest appearance in popular kids' TV show Peppa Pig, which sees her Highness 'jumping up and down in muddy puddles'.

The Queen has a laugh with Peppa Pig in a Jubilee themed episode of the show

In a special episode called Peppa Meets The Queen, the fun-loving pig heads to Buckingham Palace where she meets the royal guest star - who dons her wellies to join Peppa in one of her favourite activities.

It will be screened next month in a bid to get children more involved and excited about the upcoming Diamond Jubilee.
Peppa Pig producer Phil Davies said: 'As a British production, it's only fitting that Peppa Pig pays tribute to the Queen and we couldn't resist the opportunity to put her into the show.

'We hope that everyone enjoys watching the episode as much as we enjoyed making it and that it gets children into the Jubilee party spirit.'

The Queen will be the first human character to be featured in the show.

Also, from the Daily Mail:

Peppa pig meets the Queen! Monarch joins cast of cult children's cartoon for special Jubilee episode

* Queen dons wellies to join Peppa Pig jumping in puddles

* Monarch is first human ever to feature in successful show

She has been immortalised in everything from paint to plasticine and bronze.

Now the Queen is set to make a guest appearance as a cartoon character in the phenomenally successful children’s show Peppa Pig.
The royal guest star is even seen joining in Peppa's favourite activity, donning her wellies and jumping in muddy puddles – with a tiara on her head.

Making a splash: The Queen appears in a Jubilee special of Peppa Pig wearing wellies and playing in the mud

The show - to be screened on television next month - is designed to get young viewers involved in Diamond Jubilee activities and Buckingham Palace say they are ‘aware’ of the programme.

The Queen's appearance marks the first time a human character has featured in the series.
In the episode, Peppa's friend, Miss Rabbit, is selected to receive an award for her hard work and brings along her friends to Buckingham Palace for her once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Cartoon fan: Buckingham Palace sources say the Queen is 'aware' of the sketch. It has also been revealed that the Monarch regularly sits down with her grand-children to watch CBeebies

The edition will be screened on Channel 5's Milkshake! [AND NICK JR AT 6PM!] on June 4 and released on DVD.

Royal debut: The Queen's appearance marks the first time a human character has featured in the series

A book based on the episode, entitled Peppa Meets The Queen, is also being published by Ladybird.

Peppa Pig producer Phil Davies said: ‘As a British production, it's only fitting that Peppa Pig pays tribute to the Queen and we couldn't resist the opportunity to put her into the show.

‘We hope that everyone enjoys watching the episode as much as we enjoyed making it and that it gets children into the Jubilee party spirit.’

Buckingham Palace sources told the Mail that the Queen was ‘aware’ of the cartoon and had been sent an advance copy of the show in which she stars.

Remarkably the 86-year-old monarch is surprisingly clued up on children’s television as she frequently watches it when she goes to visit her grand-children, Lady Louise, eight, and four-year-old James, Viscount Severn, whose parents are Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex.

It is understood that she frequently sits down with them to watch CBeebies favourite Justin Fletcher aka Mr Tumble – known to millions of parents up and down the country.

‘I have no doubt that the Queen is aware of Peppa Pig through her grand-children,’ a well-placed source said.And the royal guest star is even seen joining in Peppa’s favourite activity, donning her wellies and jumping in muddy puddles.

The show - to be screened next month - is designed to get young viewers involved in Jubilee activities.

You can also buy a Diamond Jubilee/London 2012 Olympics themed children's Peppa Pig Backpack/Rucksack bag, which features Peppa Pig with a heart featuring a Union Jack flag in it.

Also, as the diamond jubilee approaches, the Guardian Teacher Network, teachers.guardian.co.uk, has unveiled a "Peppa Pig" resource aimed to help pupils learn about the role of the Queen, and life during her 60 years on the throne, which features an English activity for younger pupils. "Peppa Pig and the Queen" is a caption-writing competition that asks: "When the cartoon character meets her majesty, how might the conversation go?" As a stimulus, a still from the programme shows Peppa and the Queen jumping in a big, muddy puddle.

Also, Tweeted by Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile feed (@NickJrUK):

Today is the premiere of a brand new special episode of Peppa Pig to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Don't miss it at 4pm today!

And:

The brand new special #Jubilee episode of #PeppaPig is starting in 15mins on #NickJrUK. #Dontmissit.

Video Of Nickelodeon UK's Brand New "Nickelodeon Shuffle" Broadcast Design Package

Below is a high quality (HQ) high-definition (HD) streaming video featuring Nickelodeon UK's brand new "Nickelodeon Shuffle" broadcast design package for Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's brand new Nickelodeon Programming Block called "Nickelodeon Shuffle", which features motion graphics designed by Sheffield, UK-based creative studio Pixel DNA. Nickelodeon UK's "Nickelodeon Shuffle" broadcast design package is designed to fit in with Nickelodeon UK's recent brand refresh which Nickelodeon UK debuted on-air on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on Tuesday 1st November 2011:

Nickelodeon Shuffle from Pixel DNA on Vimeo.

Logo, motion graphics bumpers [including 'Next', 'More', and 'Now'], title sequenc & promo graphics created for nickelodeon's new show 'nickelodeon shuffle.

CLIENT: Nickelodeon

New Survey of 10,000 North American Teenagers, Conducted by North American Teens, Suggests North American Youth Know Voting Counts, Believe School Will Help Them Get A "Good Job" And Want To Be Community Leaders

Below is a Boys & Girls Clubs of America press release via PRNewswire-USNewswire:

New Survey of 10,000 Teens, Conducted by Teens, Suggests Youth Know Voting Counts, Believe School Will Help Them Get A "Good Job" & Want to Be Community Leaders

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Survey Conducted in Partnership with the Case Foundation and Nickelodeon Asked Teens About Civic Engagement, Community Service, and Education

ATLANTA, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new survey of 10,000 teens shows youth understand the responsibility of voting, believe school is vital to achieving career goals, and have a strong desire to be leaders in their communities. The survey, Teens Speak Up: A National Youth Survey on Civic Engagement and Citizenship, was conducted by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), in partnership with the Case Foundation and Nickelodeon, in an effort to better understand what teens think about issues ranging from character and civic engagement to the value of an education.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050921/CLW030LOGO)

The survey builds on BGCA's long history of character development and citizenship efforts, and is the kick-off to the century-old organization's new core program, Be Engaged. Be Engaged is designed to help young people develop good character and inspire them to make a difference, while ensuring Club members are active in their communities; recognize the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and demonstrate concern for others.

The partners will use the survey to ensure youth voice is part of the conversation and to start an ongoing dialogue among those who are involved with engaging America's youth. The survey findings will be particularly relevant in a U.S. presidential election year, where issues that greatly affect youth, such as job creation, education and civic involvement will dominate local and national discussion. The final report released today includes action steps for parents and caregivers, educators and school administrators, community and business leaders, youth development professionals, youth mentors and teens.

Survey Highlights

* 80% of teens polled agree that U.S. citizens have a responsibility to vote. They also agree that every vote in an election can make a difference.

* 85% of teens agree that school is important and will help them get a good job and 83% agree that going to college is necessary to achieve career goals.

* Nearly all teens polled believe it is important to make a contribution (58.5%), to serve as leaders in their community as teenagers (57.3%), and to address social and community issues (59.8%).

* 40% would begin their community contributions at school, and more than 31.5% would begin within their own family.

Using the Survey to Encourage Action

"Our goal is to continue to engage teens, civic leaders, community members and Boys & Girls Club staff in important conversations about these issues to ensure that subsequent generations of America's youth grow to demonstrate greater levels of civic engagement and good character in their communities," said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls of America.
At BGCA, civic engagement and character building is an essential element in helping youth become responsible, caring, productive citizens. Teaching critical life skills to all members is a cornerstone of BGCA's mission. Leadership and service groups, such as Keystone Clubs and Torch Clubs, as well as signature recognition programs including Youth of the Year, are just some examples of BGCA's long-time commitment to serving communities and instilling positive values among America's youth.

"At the Case Foundation, we believe that citizen-centered approaches to civic engagement, where citizens form solutions and take action together, lead to active, engaged and healthy communities," said Jean Case, CEO of the Case Foundation. "We know from experience that Boys & Girls Clubs of America transforms communities by putting youth first, and we are excited to partner with them to ensure that youth are taking action in their communities today."

"At Nickelodeon we feel it is our corporate responsibility to provide our audience with information through The Big Help and Kids Pick the President initiatives to empower them to take the lead in making positive changes in their communities," said Anthony DiCosmo, Vice President, Public Affairs, Nickelodeon Group. "To that end we also connect kids to organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America that provide opportunities for young people to take part in extracurricular opportunities, volunteer and become civically engaged."

Survey Conducted By Teens, With Teens, About Teens

* The partners developed and commissioned the survey, which was conducted in the summer of 2011. Young people ages 13 to 18 participated.

* The survey was created for and - more significantly - conducted by teens in more than 200 communities.

* Boys & Girls Club teen leaders served as ambassadors for the Teens Speak Up national survey by polling teens in their neighborhoods, shopping malls, and schools.

* The survey process not only challenged Club teens to conduct a major survey in their own communities, it also provided them with the opportunity to give a voice to young people across the country, encouraging peers to take an active, civic role in understanding and addressing community needs.

Interested parties can read the survey in its entirety and find more information on conversations and events near them at www.bgca.org/newsevents/TheScoop/Pages/Teen-Survey.aspx

The partners will also hold a national webinar to discuss findings in the coming weeks.

About the Case Foundation

The Case Foundation, created by Steve and Jean Case in 1997, invests in people and ideas that can change the world, with the ultimate goal of making giving back a part of everyday life. We create and support initiatives that that leverage new technologies and entrepreneurial approaches to drive innovation in the social sector and encourage individuals to get involved with the communities and causes they care about. For more information, visit www.casefoundation.org and follow the Case Foundation at @casefoundation on Twitter and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/casefoundation.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 33rd 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 United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 17 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (GreatFutures.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, nearly 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs serve some 4 million children and teens through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native American lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. Clubs provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more at bgca.org/facebook and bgca.org/twitter.

SOURCE Boys & Girls Clubs of America

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http://www.bgca.org

Licensing Expo 2012 To Host 400 Global Brand Licensors, Including Nickelodeon

Below is a Licensing Expo 2012 press release from PRNewswire:

Licensing Expo 2012 to Host 400 Global Brand Licensors

Industry's largest annual event features thousands of brands that help fuel $200 billion in retail sales annually

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Licensing Expo 2012 (www.licensingexpo.com), the licensing industry's largest annual event, will be held next month June 12-14, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. For more than 30 years, Licensing Expo has brought together retailers, manufacturers, brand owners and marketers looking to find new intellectual properties and brands, experience the latest trends, and initiate deals that will drive an estimated $200 billion in retail sales expected this year.

Kathy Ireland, CEO and chief designer of kathy ireland Worldwide, will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday, June 12, at 8:30 a.m., to share how she turned her name into a $2 billion a year licensing empire.

As the popularity of licensed products continues to grow globally, both retailers and licensors are expanding their licensing initiatives to capitalize on this compelling industry. Whether expanding a brand, opening new markets or driving revenue, licensing has become a key growth strategy for businesses of all sizes.

No other trade show has such a wide spectrum of industries represented. Licensing Expo attendees can connect with industries, exhibitors and brands, such as:

* Entertainment: BBC, Cartoon Network, CBS, Disney, DreamWorks, Lucasfilm, Paramount, Power Rangers, SeaWorld, Sony, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Studios, Warner Bros.

* Gaming: Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Angry Birds, Call of Duty

* Toys/Children: Mattel, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Barney

* Fashion and Beauty: Sketchers, Matthew Williamson, Covergirl, Cherokee, Paul Frank

* Celebrity: Creative Artists Agency, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Muhammad Ali Enterprises

* Automotive: Lamborghini, Volkswagen, Ferrari, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Jeep

* Sports: ESPN, NBA, NASCAR, Liverpool Football Club

* Trademarks: Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Goodyear, Kellogg's

* Music: Live Nation, Fender Guitars, American Idol, Michael Jackson, Eminem, Usher, Lady Gaga

* Publishing: Conde Nast, Hearst, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Rodale

Licensing Expo also offers attendees more than 30 free classes through Licensing University, which teaches a variety of topics including retailing strategies, the legal side of licensing and extending brands globally.

Licensing Expo Resources:

* Exhibitor information: www.licensingexpo.com/licensing-expo/content/exhibitor-information
* Licensing University: www.licensingexpo.com/licensing-expo/education/licensing-university
* Travel and Housing: www.licensingexpo.com/licensing-expo/content/travel-housing
* Press registration: licuspress.advanstar.com

Hosting attendees from more than 90 countries, with 600 licensing agents, the Licensing Expo gives attendees the ability to spot trends, build strategic partnerships, secure promotional tie-ins and connect with properties worldwide.
For more Licensing Expo news and live updates from the show, follow @LicensingExpo or like www.facebook.com/licensinginternationalexpo, and download the License '12 smartphone app.

About Licensing Expo:

Licensing Expo (www.licensingexpo.com) is the licensing industry's largest annual event. A trade show for leveraging properties and brand equity to develop merchandise, Licensing Expo attracts more than 400 exhibitors representing more than 5000 brands and properties in entertainment; sports; fashion and apparel; publishing; art and design; automotive; animation/anime; home and housewares; and lifestyle. Exhibitors include Fortune 500 consumer brands, film studios, publishing houses and other creative agencies. Attendees from more than 80 countries represent the world's leading retailers, licensees, manufacturers, distributors and licensing agents. The show is owned and organized by Advanstar Communications, Inc., is sponsored by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA), and is affiliated with License! Global magazine.

SOURCE Advanstar Communications

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http://www.licensingexpo.com

Society Of London Theatre Announces Record Line-Up Of 38 Shows That Will Be Offering Free Tickets And Activities For Children As Part Of This Summers 'Kids Week; Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer LIVE! Search For The City Of Lost Toys Included

From Broadway World:

Kids Go Free to LION KING, LES MIS, MATILDA, WICKED, SWEENEY TODD & More for Kids Week this August

Kids Week has revealed a record line-up of 38 shows offering free tickets and activities for children as part of the Kids Week initiative from 1 until 31 August 2012, in an announcement highly anticipated by children and families across London and the UK.

Now in its 15th year and run by the Society of London Theatre, Kids Week is all about encouraging young people to experience the magic of live theatre. During Kids Week a child aged 16 or under can go free to participating shows when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Up to two extra children’s tickets can be purchased at half price.

The shows taking part in Kids Week are: The 39 Steps, Billy Elliot The Musical, Blood Brothers, Carousel, Chariots Of Fire, Chicago, Disney's The Lion King, The Doctor's Dilemma, Dreamboats and Petticoats, Ghost The Musical, Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Matilda the Musical, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Mousetrap, Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer, One Man Two Guvnors, The Phantom Of The Opera, Ragtime The Musical, Reduced Shakespeare Company, Rock Of Ages, Shrek The Musical, Singin' In The Rain, Spamalot, Stomp, Sweeney Todd, The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Timon Of Athens, Thriller Live, Top Hat, War Horse, We Will Rock You, Wicked, The Wizard Of Oz, The Woman In Black and Yes, Prime Minister (all shows subject to availability; certain shows have very limited availability; age suitability guidance on the Kids Week website).

Kids Week has a fantastic range of free activities and events, many new and others back by popular demand! Take part in a Tigerlympics Tea Party, become a Munchkin in the Merry Old Land of Oz, join Michael Ball in a Sweeney Todd Q&A, learn more about Disney’s The Lion King’s award-winning masks and puppets, bring your brolly to a Singin’ in the Rain dance class or head into Terrible Tudor times at a Horrible Histories workshop.

Tickets for Kids Week, which will run for the whole of August, go on sale on Tuesday 12 June at www.kidsweek.co.uk and by telephone 0844 248 5151 (no booking or postage fees apply).

To join in the latest Kids Week discussions and hear the news, join more than 7,500 Kids Week fans on Facebook (www.facebook.com/KidsWeekLondon) and follow Kids Week on Twitter (www.twitter.com/kidsweek).

This year’s Kids Week is part of the London 2012 Festival, the spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration running from 21 June until 9 September 2012 bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK.