Nicktoons UK To Start To Show Nickelodeon's Brand New Series "Robot And Monster" From Monday 15th April 2013

The official Sky Media UK websites' 'Sky TV's Children's Television Schedule Highlights In April 2013' webpage is reporting that Nickelodeon UK has announced the news that Nick UK's animation and action channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, will start to premiere and show Nick's brand new original CGI-animated comedy series (Nicktoon) "Robot & Monster" from Monday 15th April 2013 (transmission (TX) timeslot to be announced by Nickelodeon UK), as part of "April on Nicktoons UK 2013":

Robot and Monster
NickToons
Starts Monday 15 April


Robot and Monster live in a strange and often illogical place where robots and monsters (known as Mechanicals‖and Organics) live side-by-side, and everybody is united by their love of bacon. Robot, a Mechanical, is a self-proclaimed genius, amateur inventor and Big Thinker, convinced that he is capable of great things, an opinion that is shared by absolutely no one else except… Monster. Monster, an Organic, is happy-go-lucky. He is also happy-go-unlucky. He believes good things happen to good people and that all people are good. Together, the relentlessly ambitious Robot and pathologically content Monster form an unlikely friendship.

Ariana Grande's New Single "The Way" Featuring Mac Miller Soars To #1 On iTunes In Less Than 8 Hours

Republic Records has announced the Nickelodeon Star news in the following press release, from PRNewswire, that Nickelodeon actress and singer Ariana Grande, who played Cat Valentine on the popular Nickelodeon original comedy series "Victorious", and who is set to reprise her character for the new Nick comedy show "Sam & Cat", with Nickelodeon Star Jennette McCurdy ("iCarly"'s Sam Puckett), which is scheduled to premiere on Nickelodeon USA during Fall 2013, premiered her anxiously awaited new single, "The Way" (Featuring Mac Miller), on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM morning show "On-Air With Ryan Seacrest" on Monday 25th March 2013. As soon as it hit the airwaves, #theway became the number one trending topic on Twitter worldwide. Upon becoming available on iTunes and all digital retailers the same day, "The Way" skyrocketed to the coveted #1 spot on iTunes Overall Chart in less than 8-hours, besting the likes of P!nk (Pink), Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and Rihanna. Ariana Grande currently has the fastest growing single from a new artist in 2013:

Ariana Grande's New Single "The Way" Feat. Mac Miller Soars to #1 on iTunes in Less Than 8 Hours

NEW YORK, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress and singer ARIANA GRANDE premiered her anxiously awaited new single, "The Way" (Featuring Mac Miller), on Ryan Seacrest 's KIIS FM morning show "On-Air With Ryan Seacrest" on 3/25th. As soon as it hit the airwaves, #theway became the number one trending topic on Twitter worldwide. Upon becoming available on iTunes and all digital retailers the same day, "The Way" skyrocketed to the coveted #1 spot on iTunes Overall Chart in less than 8-hours, besting the likes of P!nk, Justin Timberlake , Bruno Mars and Rihanna. GRANDE currently has the fastest growing single from a new artist in 2013.

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It's a sweet, slick, and soulful anthem showcasing GRANDE's impressive vocal range. Featuring piping hot production from Harmony Samuels [Maroon 5, Mary J. Blige ] and penned by Jordin Sparks and Sevyn Streeter, "The Way" proves to be a pop powerhouse in its own right. The singer's voice shines, while Mac Miller drops a raucous verse. It's the perfect way to meet the young diva. In addition, the track's music video, directed by Jones Crow will make its VEVO debut on March 28.

GRANDE rose to immense popularity starring in the hit Nickelodeon show Victorious. In addition, her spin-off Sam & Cat is set to premiere on Nickelodeon in Fall 2013. Singing and performing since the age of eight, music remains GRANDE's first love. Over the course of her career, she carved out an overwhelming fan base online. The Huffington Post listed her as the "Third Most Influential Actress Online" above Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Aniston , while Billboard even dubbed her "Most Influential Person to Watch Online". To date, she has amassed 5 million Twitter followers, 3 million Facebook likes, 3 million Instagram followers, and 150 million YouTube/VEVO views.

Now it's Ariana Grande 's time to make a gigantic splash in the pop world.

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Nicola Peltz From Nickelodeon Movies' "The Last Airbender" Cast As The Lead Female Role In Paramount Pictures' Upcoming "Transformers 4" Movie

The official website of The York Press, a local daily newspaper for communities in North and East Yorkshire, UK, and is based on the city of York, is reporting in the following article that Nickelodeon Movies star Nicola Peltz, who played Katara in M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender" in 2010, which was a big screen live-action adaptation of the popular Nickelodeon original animated series (Nicktoon) "Avatar: The Last Airbender", has been cast as the lead female role in Paramount Pictures' upcoming sequel to their "Transformers" movie franchise, "Transformers 4", which will be directed by Michael Bay. IMDb is also reporting that Nicola Peltz will be playing the daughter of Mark Wahlberg and will be the go-to human for the Autobots. The York Press reports further on this news and reports, based on early plot outlines, she will be dating the arrogant race car driver played by Jack Reynor. The latest "Transformers" film, which is set after the events of the previous movie ("Transformers 3"), is due to begin filming in Michigan later this year (2013) and is scheduled for theatrical release in June 2014.

From The Press (York):

Nicola Peltz signs up for Transformers 4

Nicola Peltz has been confirmed for the lead female role in the upcoming 'Transformers 4' movie, following in the footsteps of Megan Fox and Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley.

Nicola Peltz is set to star in 'Transformers 4'.

The up-and-coming actress has been confirmed for the lead female role in the Michael Bay-directed alien robot blockbuster, joining Mark Wahlberg and Jack Reynor.

Asked whether former 'Transformers' star Megan Fox might return for the forthcoming movie on Twitter, Bay responded: "No. Female lead has been cast. Nicola Peltz."

The 18-year-old actress previously starred in M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Last Airbender' in 2009, which was a big screen adaptation of the Nickelodeon animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'.

Peltz is currently working on TV show 'Bates Motel', which is a loose prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's serial killer horror, 'Psycho', and follows the lives of a teenage Norman Bates and his mother Norma.

Based on early plot outlines, it looks as though the actress will play the daughter of Wahlberg's character, who is dating the arrogant race car driver played by Reynor.


Peltz follows in the footsteps of beauties such as Megan Fox, who starred in the first 'Transformers' movie and 2009 sequel 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', and model-turned-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who starred in 2011's 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'.

The latest film, which is set after the events of the previous movie, is due to begin filming in Michigan later this year and is scheduled for release in June 2014.

Also, from the Internet Movie Database:

Michael Bay Confirms Transformers 4 Nicola Peltz Casting News!

We have known for a while that Nicola Peltz has been cast in Transformers 4. She will be playing the daughter of Mark Wahlberg and will be the go-to human for the Autobots, now that Shia has decided to move on to greener pastures.

With that all said, this casting news has never been officially confirmed by the man himself, Michael Bay... until now via Bay’s twitter page:

“@lindazge: @s4te Tell us who already!” Nicola Peltz #nicolapeltz #transformers4

— Michael Bay Dot Com (@S4TE) March 26, 2013

Now that this has been done, let's just hope that this new Transformers will be as good as the first.

Is anyone excited for this movie to come out? If so, let us know why.

Until Next Time…

Billy Out! »

- Billy Fisher

Also, from Blockbuster UK:

Nicola Peltz signs up for Transformers 4

Nicola Peltz is set to star in 'Transformers 4'.

The up-and-coming actress has been confirmed for the lead female role in the Michael Bay-directed alien robot blockbuster, joining Mark Wahlberg and Jack Reynor.

Asked whether former 'Transformers' star Megan Fox might return for the forthcoming movie on Twitter, Bay responded: ''No. Female lead has been cast. Nicola Peltz.''

The 18-year-old actress previously starred in M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Last Airbender' in 2009, which was a big screen adaptation of the Nickelodeon animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'.

Peltz is currently working on TV show 'Bates Motel', which is a loose prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's serial killer horror, 'Psycho', and follows the lives of a teenage Norman Bates and his mother Norma.

Based on early plot outlines, it looks as though the actress will play the daughter of Wahlberg's character, who is dating the arrogant race car driver played by Reynor.

Peltz follows in the footsteps of beauties such as Megan Fox, who starred in the first 'Transformers' movie and 2009 sequel 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', and model-turned-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who starred in 2011's 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'.

The latest film, which is set after the events of the previous movie, is due to begin filming in Michigan later this year and is scheduled for release in June 2014.

Penguin Children's Unveils UK Publishing Slate For Tie-In Books Based On Nickelodeon USA's New Animated Preschool Co-Production "Peter Rabbit"; New Sequels To Original Books Announced; Merchandise Planned For 2014; New Broadcast Partners Announced

The book publishing industry news website Book2book is reporting the "Peter Rabbit" news that following the ratings success of Nickelodeon USA, Penguin and Silvergate Media's major co-production of the much anticipated brand new CGI-animated preschool series "Peter Rabbit", which is a fresh re-imagining of the popular Beatrix Potter children's books based on Peter Rabbit and his steadfast friends (along with a couple of toothsome enemies!), which has already garnered huge audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, Penguin Children's Books has announced in Bologna, for the very first time, their brand new Peter Rabbit animation publishing slate.

Five tie-in "Peter Rabbit" titles will publish throughout the year (2013) in the UK to celebrate the launch of the animation including two storybooks, a sticker book, little library format and case board book. 2014 will see "Peter Rabbit" merchandise roll-out. In addition, new "Peter Rabbit" book, "The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Emma Thompson, will follow hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed "The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson" published September 2012. The new tale will publish October 2013 in the UK and will feature Peter's comical little cousin, Benjamin Bunny and a new character called William. The tale will be set in Beatrix Potter's beloved Lake District. Emma explains: "I'm very proud that Mr. Rabbit has requested a further outing. I shall be more than happy to include his cousin Benjamin whom I've always found peculiarly attractive." The third book by Emma Thompson will publish 2014. Penguin owns world rights in all languages.

Book2book is also reporting in the same article that Nick USA's new "Peter Rabbit" CGI animation co-production continues to be sold globally with six additional broadcast partners confirmed to date for Australia, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Finland and France:

Press Release: Miscellaneous Announcements
Penguin - Bologna News Release 2013

PRE-SCHOOL

*NEWS*

Penguin Children's is thrilled to showcase at Bologna, for the very first time, the brand new Peter Rabbit animation publishing slate. This spring sees the much anticipated Peter Rabbit CGI animation hop onto our screens. Peter Rabbit, his steadfast friends and his lovable family (along with a couple of toothsome enemies!) have been brought up-to-date in the new CGI animation. The major co-production between Penguin, Nickelodeon US and Silvergate Media has already garnered huge audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. The UK's BBC1 Christmas special performed above its slot average, whilst in the US the Nickelodeon Christmas special saw 13 million viewers tune in representing Nickelodeon's biggest launch in the last two years. Five tie-in titles publish this year in the UK to celebrate the launch of the animation including two storybooks, a sticker book, little library format and case board book. 2014 will see merchandise roll-out. The Peter Rabbit CGI animation continues to be sold globally with six additional broadcast partners confirmed to date for Australia, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Finland and France.

*NEWS*

The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson follows hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson published September 2012. The new tale will publish October 2013 in the UK and will feature Peter's comical little cousin, Benjamin Bunny and a new character called William. The tale will be set in Beatrix Potter's beloved Lake District. Emma explains: "I'm very proud that Mr. Rabbit has requested a further outing. I shall be more than happy to include his cousin Benjamin whom I've always found peculiarly attractive." The third book by Emma Thompson will publish 2014. Penguin owns world rights in all languages.

DLT/Raydar Rights To Take Nick Jr. UK And Blue-Zoo's "Olive The Ostrich" To MIPTV 2013

The television industry news website TBI Vision is reporting in the following article the Nick Jr. UK news that the independent distributor DLT/Raydar Rights, which was launched in 2012 through the merger of the sales arm of Don Taffner Jr.'s DLT Entertainment and former Target executive Alison Rayson's Raydar Media, will be taking Nick Jr. UK and Blue Zoo's popular animated preschool series "Olive the Ostrich" to MIPTV 2013, the annual Spring television market that gathers the entire ecosystem of TV & online content to make deals, to be inspired and to forge new partnerships, which will be held in Cannes, France, as part of the indie distributor's slate which spans drama, gameshows and kids programming.

Nick Junior UK is also currently running a special competition where Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland and Nick Jr. 2 viewers and NickJr.co.uk website visitors can enter "Olive the Ostrich" themed drawings and artwork they've created for a chance to have their pictures to be featured on television in a all-new episode from the upcoming brand new series of the popular Nick Jr. show "Olive the Ostrich"! You can find out more information about Nick Jnr's contest here on NickALive!. Competition closes on Friday 5th April 2013:

MIPTV News: DLT/Raydar Rights preps first slate

Alison Rayson and Don Taffner Jr.’s fledgling distributor is heading to MIPTV with a slate spanning drama, gameshows and kids programming.

Indie distributor DLT/Raydar Rights was created last year through the merger of the sales arm of Taffner Jr.’s DLT Entertainment and former Target executive Rayson’s Raydar Media.

Its first full slate will be unveiled in Cannes.

It includes BBC One one-off drama Our Girl (pictured) about a teenage tearaway who joins the army. it was produced by the BBC’s in-house drama department and has just debuted in the UK.

DLT/Raydar’s other drama highlights include two shows from Kiwi indie producer KH. Reservoir Hill is a teen drama that was commissioned by public broadcaster TVNZ, while Girl Vs Boy is pitched as a romantic whodunit.

Factual content on the slate included Sundog Pictures’ Flatmates, which aired on Channel 4 in the UK.

Kids content includes Blue Zoo’s Olive the Ostrich. The preschool series was greenlit by Nick in the UK where it also airs on Channel 5.

DLT/Raydar will also be re-launching the DLT Entertainment gameshow format Talkabout.

Also, from C21Media:

Rayson set for return to Cannes

Distribution veteran Alison Rayson will be back at MipTV next month with a new slate as part of her joint venture with DLT Entertainment.

Last Mipcom, Rayson unveiled DLT/Raydar Rights, a joint venture with DLT, following her exit from now-defunct Target Entertainment. She has since picked up BBC1 primetime drama Our Girl for distribution.

The 1x90′ show debuted last Sunday night in the UK and stars Lacey Turner as a “disenfranchised inner-city tearaway” who joins the Army. The BBC production was written by Tony Grounds (Births, Marriages & Deaths) and directed by David Drury (Ashes to Ashes).

Other shows that DLT/Raydar will be taking to Cannes include Emmy-winning interactive teen thriller Reservoir Hill, created by New Zealand independent producer KHF Media for TVNZ. DLT/Raydar has international rights to both the finished programme and the format.

Also from KHF is romantic comedy Girl vs Boy, which is currently in production for a second season for TVNZ’s TV2, and Sundog Pictures’ Channel 4 factual commission Flatmates. Children’s content is in the mix with Blue Zoo’s preschool Nickelodeon series Olive the Ostrich, alongside DLT’s revamped 1980s gameshow format Talkabout.

Rayson said her alliance with DLT “will combine our strengths to build a diverse, innovative and original slate from the world’s best format creators and independent producers.”

The distribution exec left Target in October 2011, ahead of the company moving into administration after parent Metronome failed to find a buyer earlier this year.

Ed Waller
26-03-2013
©C21Media

SHOWS: Flatmates, Girl vs Boy, Olive the Ostrich, Our Girl, Reservoir Hill, Talkabout
PEOPLE: Alison Rayson
COMPANIES: DLT Entertainment, DLT/Raydar Rights, KHF Media, Sundog Pictures, Target Entertainment, TVNZ

Nickelodeon USA To Premiere New "Peter Rabbit" Primetime Special And New Preschool Series "Lalaloopsy" On Friday 29th March 2013

Nickelodeon has announced in the following Press Release, from animation news website Toon Zone, that to celebrate the start of Spring, Nickelodeon USA will premiere a brand-new "Peter Rabbit" primetime special and start to premiere and show the brand new CGI-animated preschool series "Lalaloopsy" on Friday 29th March 2013.

Nick USA will debut the brand new "Peter Rabbit" television special, called "The Tale of the Start of Spring" at 7.00pm (ET/PT), followed by the series launch of "Lalaloopsy", featuring the episode "Batter Up!", at 7.30pm (ET/PT). After the premiere of "The Tale of the Start of Spring", "Peter Rabbit" will continue to air regularly weekdays at 12p.m. (ET/PT), and after the debut episode of "Lalaloopsy", the series will air regularly weekdays at 1.30pm (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA.

Meanwhile, at NickJr.com, Nickelodeon's award-winning website, kids and parents can watch a sneak peek of the Peter Rabbit special and print out Peter Rabbit spring-themed activities including a coloring page and crafts. Beginning in April, preschoolers will be able to play the new online game “Peter Rabbit's Downhill Dash.” Parents and kids can visit the new Lalaloopsy show page to meet the Lalaloopsy characters and watch exclusive webisodes. Plus, they can print out Lalaloopsy activities including a coloring pack, mazes, and puppets.

In the all-new Peter Rabbit special, "The Tale of the Start of Spring," Jemima's new egg goes missing and only Peter Rabbit is able to put together the clues in order to find the culprit. But can he find the egg before it hatches, or has he finally met his match in the devious newcomer, Samuel Whiskers?

"Lalaloopsy" is an animated series based on the award-winning, best-selling Lalaloopsy line that celebrates diversity, friendship and teamwork. The series stars the Lalaloopsy rag dolls — Crumbs Sugar Cookie, Mittens Fluff 'n Stuff, Bea Spells-a-Lot, Rosy Bumps 'N' Bruises, Jewel Sparkles, Peanut Big Top, Spot Splatter Splash, and Dot Starlight – who magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn. Each character has their own personality based on the fabrics that were used to make them and a special pet. In the series premiere, "Batter Up!," Berry Jars 'n' Jam tries to break the Lalaloopsy Land record for tallest stack of pancakes built in one day. She initially tries to do it by herself but, soon overwhelmed by the enormity of the task, turns to her Lalaloopsy friends who are happy to help.

You can watch a online streaming video clip of the brand new "Peter Rabbit" primetime special, "The Tale of the Start of Spring", here, and a sneak peek of "Lalaloopsy" here on Nickelodeon's official press channel on the video sharing network website Vimeo:

Clips Released from “Peter Rabbit” Primetime Special, “Lalaloopsy” Series Launch, Both Premiering March 29, 2013

NICKELODEON PRESCHOOL HOPS INTO SPRING WITH BRAND-NEW PETER RABBIT PRIMETIME SPECIAL AND LALALOOPSY SERIES LAUNCH ON FRIDAY, MARCH 29, BEGINNING AT 7 P.M. (ET/PT)

NEW YORK, March 26, 2013 – Nickelodeon celebrates spring with a brand-new Peter Rabbit primetime special and the launch of the new animated preschool series, Lalaloopsy, on Friday, March 29. The half-hour Peter Rabbit special will premiere at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), followed by the series launch of Lalaloopsy at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Peter Rabbit airs regularly weekdays at 12 p.m. (ET/PT) and Lalaloopsy will air regularly weekdays at 1:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

Peter Rabbit is a fresh re-imagining of the popular Beatrix Potter children’s books based on Peter Rabbit, which have sold over 250 million copies worldwide and been translated into 35 languages. The series features educational goals that encourage preschoolers to learn problem-solving and interpersonal skills, self-efficacy, resilience, positive re-framing and fostering an interest in and respect for nature. In the Peter Rabbit special, “The Tale of the Start of Spring,” Jemima’s new egg goes missing and only Peter Rabbit is able to put together the clues in order to find the culprit. But can he find the egg before it hatches, or has he finally met his match in the devious newcomer, Samuel Whiskers?


Lalaloopsy is an animated series based on the award-winning, best-selling Lalaloopsy line that celebrates diversity, friendship and teamwork. The series stars the Lalaloopsy rag dolls — Crumbs Sugar Cookie, Mittens Fluff ‘n Stuff, Bea Spells-a-Lot, Rosy Bumps ‘N’ Bruises, Jewel Sparkles, Peanut Big Top, Spot Splatter Splash, and Dot Starlight – who magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn. Each character has their own personality based on the fabrics that were used to make them and a special pet. In the series premiere, “Batter Up!,” Berry Jars ‘n’ Jam tries to break the Lalaloopsy Land record for tallest stack of pancakes built in one day. She initially tries to do it by herself but, soon overwhelmed by the enormity of the task, turns to her Lalaloopsy friends who are happy to help.

At NickJr.com, Nickelodeon’s award-winning website, kids and parents can watch a sneak peek of the Peter Rabbit special and print out Peter Rabbit spring-themed activities including a coloring page and crafts. Beginning in April, preschoolers will be able to play the new online game “Peter Rabbit’s Downhill Dash.” Parents and kids can visit the new Lalaloopsy show page to meet the Lalaloopsy characters and watch exclusive webisodes. Plus, they can print out Lalaloopsy activities including a coloring pack, mazes, and puppets.

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