Thursday, July 18, 2013

Nickelodeon Preschool Promotes Kay Wilson Stallings And Sarah Landy

Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading recognized entertainment brands for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from Nickelodeon's Kids and Family Press Site, NickPress.com, that Nickelodeon Preschool has announced the promotion of two executives: Kay Wilson Stallings has been named Senior Vice President (SVP) of Production and Development, Nickelodeon Preschool, and Sarah Landy has been named Vice President (VP) of Production and Development, Nickelodeon Preschool. The announcement was made today (Thursday 18th July 2013) by Teri Weiss, Executive Vice President (EVP), Preschool Original Programming, Nickelodeon Group, to whom they both report.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon Preschool Promotes Kay Wilson Stallings and Sarah Landy

Kay Wilson Stallings Named Senior Vice President of Development and Sarah Landy Named Vice President, Production and Development for Nickelodeon Preschool

NEW YORK – July 18, 2013 –Kay Wilson Stallings has been named Senior Vice President of Production and Development, Nickelodeon Preschool, and Sarah Landy has been named Vice President of Production and Development, Nickelodeon Preschool. The announcement was made today by Teri Weiss, Executive Vice President, Preschool Original Programming, Nickelodeon Group, to whom they both report.

"Kay is a tremendous asset to the Nickelodeon Preschool team, developing various hit series including the Fresh Beat Band, The Backyardigans and Wonder Pets!" said Teri Weiss, Executive Vice President, Preschool Original Programming, Nickelodeon Group. "In her new role, Kay will continue to develop funny and innovative content for kids and cultivate creative talent to elevate the Nickelodeon Preschool series slate."

"Sarah's impressive track record of developing creative hit properties has been a driving force in expanding our programming content,” said Weiss. “Her keen understanding of kids programming and insight will help ensure Nick Preschool's success as we continue to move forward."

As Nickelodeon Preschool's Senior Vice President of Production and Development, Stallings will oversee the development of all original preschool series production, pre-buys, acquisitions and shorts program.

Stallings responsibilities include recruiting animation, design, writing and music talent globally and internally, as well as cultivate relationships with educators to work on development and stay current with curriculum trends.

Formerly Vice President of Development and Production, Stallings was instrumental in the creation of series such as Backyardigans, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, Lazytown, Winx Club and Nickelodeon's newest preschool series Peter Rabbit. Her supervision of short form content and development led to such series as the Wonder Pets!, Ni Hao Kai-Lan, The Fresh Beat Band and the upcoming preschool series Wallykazam! and Blaze and the Monster Machines. Under her creative leadership, short-form projects have garnered numerous prestigious awards, including the Emmy nominated History and Heritage spots. Prior to joining Nickelodeon, Stallings was a producer on The Jerry Springer Show and worked on the production team of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Kay Wilson Stallings holds a degree in Higher Education Administration from University of Illinois, Champaign.

Landy is responsible for overseeing the production of Bubble Guppies, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Fresh Beat Band and Zack and Quack. Additionally, Landy will lead the development and production of Nickelodeon Preschool shorts on Nickelodeon Preschool and Nick Jr. in partnership with the Nick Preschool internal development team.

Most recently Landy was the Executive in Charge of The Fresh Beat Band, Wonder Pets! and Toot and Puddle. She also served as the production and development manager for productions such as LazyTown, Jack's Big Music Show, Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends, Blue's Clues and the Curious Buddies titles. Landy began her career at Nickelodeon in 1997 working on Blue's Clues Production. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Skidmore College.

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

Singapore's MediaCorp Acquires Nickelodeon And MTV Programming From Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the Nickelodeon News in the following article that Singapore-based Media Corporation of Singapore Pte Ltd, better known as MediaCorp, has secured a deal with Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia that will see the media company launch Nick Jr. on its OTT (over-the-top content) Toggle Kids channel and SVOD (subscription video on Demand) service in early 2014.

In addition, MediaCorp has also acquired new programming licenses that will bring more than 230 hours of Nickelodeon and MTV programming to Toggle Kids and Toggle Eve subscribers over the next year including popular series such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Dora the Explorer", "Go, Diego, Go!", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Awkward", "Shibuhara Girls", and "Friendzone":
Toggle inks Nick content deals

Singapore-based MediaCorp has secured a deal with Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia that will see the media company launch Nick Jr. on its OTT Toggle Kids channel and SVOD service in early 2014.

MediaCorp also acquired new programming licenses that will bring more than 230 hours of Nickelodeon kids programming to Toggle Kids and Toggle Eve subscribers over the next year including popular series such as SpongeBob Square Pants, Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Awkward, Shibuhara Girls, and Friendzone.

The deal comes on the heels of MediaCorp purchasing more than 260 hours of Zodiak Kids programming for Toggle Kids including Totally Spies, Dani's Castle, Dani's House, Little Princess, Team Galaxy, Street Football, Trapped, Norman Normal, Martin Mystery, Gormiti, Monster Buster Club and Lili's Island.

Tags: Mediacorp, Nick Jr., Toggle Eve, Toggle Kids, Viacom International Media Networks Asia

Nickelodeon's "Dora The Explorer LIVE! Search For The City Of Lost Toys" Musical Stage Show Tour To Perform At Milton Keynes Theatre In August 2013

The 'MK11' section of the British 'local' website AboutMyArea has announced in the following article that Nick Jr. megastar "Dora the Explorer" will be bringing her live musical stage show, "Dora The Explorer LIVE! Search For The City Of Lost Toys", to Milton Keynes Theatre, a ceremonial county of Buckinghamshire, England, UK, where Nickelodeon's preschool superstar will be holding six performances of her live musical stage show - on Friday 2nd August 2013 at 4:00pm, Saturday 3rd August 2013 at 10:00am, 1:00pm and 4:00pm, and Sunday 4th August 2013 at 10:00am and 1:00pm - as part of the entertainment complex's Summer season of entertainment!

Tickets for Dora the Explorer LIVE! at Milton Keynes Theatre are priced between £18.90 - £20.90 and are available to buy at the at Milton Keynes Theatre Box Office, by calling 0844 871 7652 or by visiting www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes (all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £2.85 Transaction fee):
Dora The Explorer Live At Milton Keynes Theatre

Following its UK premiere in London's West End, in August 2012, Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and Daniel Sparrow & Mike Walsh Productions present the National UK Tour of Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toy and it's coming to Milton Keynes Theatre 02 - 04 Aug.


Dora the Explorer fans will delight in this two act, song and dance spectacular that invites them to think, sing and play along. Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! is designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world...all while having a lot of fun!

Everyone's favourite explorer is embarking on a LIVE musical adventure touring the UK. In Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him.
With the help of the audience, Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous friends, Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully pass through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys. But watch out - you never know what that sneaky fox Swiper might be up to along the way!

One of the channel's most beloved shows, Dora the Explorer airs every day on Nick Jr. at 8:30am 11am and 4.30pm. The series sees Dora partake in adventures in her imaginative, tropical world filled with jungles, beaches and rainforests. Dora explores her world just as children do every day, and the show is designed to actively engage its audience using a variety of learning techniques.Award-winning Dora the Explorer currently reaches more pre-schoolers than any other show on television (12.4 million).

Book now at Milton Keynes Theatre Box Office, Call 0844 871 7652 or visit www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes.
Also, from the Northampton Chronicle & Echo:
Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer at Milton Keynes Theatre

Dora, we all adore her, and there is a special treat in store for her fans this week at Milton Keynes Theatre.

Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toy will be performed at the theatre from tomorrow until Sunday.

The show is said to be a two-act, song and dance spectacular that invites audiences to sing and play along.

A spokeswoman said: “Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Live! is designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world.”

In this show, Dora loses her teddy bear, Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him.

With the help of the audience, plus Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous friends, Dora uses her skills to pass through the number pyramid to reach the City of Lost Toys.

Performances will take place each day at 7.30pm, and at 4pm tomorrow; at 10am, 1pm and 4pm on Saturday and at 10am, 1pm and 2.30pm on Sunday.

Tickets cost £15-£19. Family tickets also available.

To book, call 08448 717652.
Also, from the Milton Keynes Citizen:
Dora’s fun filled quest



Dora The Explorer: Coming to Milton Keynes tomorrow!

Intrepid explorer Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito and the search is on to retrieve him in a song and dance spectacular for children at Milton Keynes Theatre this week.

Dora the Explorer fans will delight in the two act show which encourages them to think, sing and play along in the same way as the popular Nickelodeon children’s television show.

Join Dora as she uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully pass through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys.

With the help of the audience, map, backpack (it is purple, and it talks) and Boots (a monkey companion named for his beloved pair of red boots), Dora is embarking on her most fun-filled quest yet.

But watch out – you never know what that sneaky, masked thieving fox Swiper might be up to along the way.

Join the search with performances on tomorrow at 4pm, Saturday at 10am, 1pm and 4pm and Sunday at 10am and 1pm.

Viacom Extends Exchange Offer For 4.375% Senior Debentures Due 2043

Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), the parent company of the Nickelodeon brand, have announced in the following press release, from PRNewswire, that it has extended the expiration date of its offer to exchange up to $1,446,365,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 4.375% Senior Debentures due 2043 that have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 for an equal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.375% Senior Debentures due 2043 (the "Old Debentures"). The exchange offer, which was scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Thursday 18th July 2013, will now expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday 19th July 2013, unless further extended.


As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Wednesday 17th July 2013, approximately $980,725,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Old Debentures had been validly tendered and not withdrawn. Except for the extension of the expiration date, the terms of the exchange offer remain as set forth in the prospectus dated Thursday 20th June 2013. Persons with questions regarding the exchange offer should contact the exchange agent, Global Bondholder Services Corporation, at (866) 952-2200.

Original Viacom Press Release:

Viacom Extends Exchange Offer For 4.375% Senior Debentures Due 2043

NEW YORK, July 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its offer to exchange up to $1,446,365,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 4.375% Senior Debentures due 2043 that have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 for an equal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.375% Senior Debentures due 2043 (the "Old Debentures"). The exchange offer, which was scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 18, 2013, will now expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 19, 2013, unless further extended.

As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 17, 2013, approximately $980,725,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Old Debentures had been validly tendered and not withdrawn. Except for the extension of the expiration date, the terms of the exchange offer remain as set forth in the prospectus dated June 20, 2013. Persons with questions regarding the exchange offer should contact the exchange agent, Global Bondholder Services Corporation, at (866) 952-2200.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to purchase or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

About Viacom

Viacom is home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms in over 160 countries and territories. With media networks reaching approximately 700 million global subscribers, Viacom's leading brands include MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, BET, CENTRIC, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick at Nite, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV Land, SPIKE, Tr3s, Paramount Channel and VIVA. Paramount Pictures, America's oldest film studio and creator of many of the most beloved motion pictures, continues today as a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Viacom operates a large portfolio of branded digital media experiences, including many of the world's most popular properties for entertainment, community and casual online gaming.

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This news release contains both historical and forward-looking statements. All statements that are not statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations concerning future results, objectives, plans and goals, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which may cause future results, performance or achievements to differ. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: the public acceptance of the Company's programs, motion pictures and other entertainment content on the various platforms on which they are distributed; technological developments and their effect in the Company's markets and on consumer behavior; competition for audiences and distribution; the impact of piracy; economic conditions generally, and in advertising and retail markets in particular; fluctuations in the Company's results due to the timing, mix and availability of the Company's motion pictures and other programming; changes in the Federal communications laws and regulations; other domestic and global economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the Company's businesses generally; and other factors described in the Company's news releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to its 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document, and the Company does not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Popular Nickelodeon Shows Nominated For Four 65th Primetime Emmy Awards

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has today (Thursday 18th July 2013) announced the fantastic Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading recognized entertainment brands for kids and families, has been nominated for four 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards!

The hit Nickelodeon original live-action comedy series "iCarly" and Nickelodeon's factual series "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee" have both been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the 'Outstanding Children's Program' category, Nick's popular animated series (Nicktoon) "Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness" has been nominated for the 'Outstanding Animated Program' Primetime Emmy Award, and Nickelodeon's popular martial arts-themed comedy action series "Supah Ninjas" has been nominated for a 2013 Primetime Emmy Award in the 'Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or A Variety Program' category.

Congratulation's and good luck to Nickelodeon and all the stars and staff of these excellent Nickelodeon shows!


Below is a list of the nominations for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations (also known as the 2013 Emmy Awards), featuring only the awards Nickelodeon have been nominated for, from the official Primetime Emmy Awards website, Emmys.com:

Outstanding Children's Program

Good Luck Charlie - Disney Channel - It's A Laugh Productions

Dan Staley, Executive Producer
Phil Baker, Executive Producer
Drew Vaupen, Executive Producer
Christopher Vane, Co-Executive Producer
Erika Kaestle, Co-Executive Producer
Patrick McCarthy, Co-Executive Producer
Jim Gerkin, Co-Executive Producer
Pixie Wespiser, Produced By

iCarly - Nickelodeon - Nickelodeon Productions

Dan Schneider, Executive Producer
Robin Weiner, Co-Executive Producer
Joe Catania, Supervising Producer
Jake Farrow, Producer
Bruce Rand Berman, Producer

Nick News With Linda Ellerbee - Forgotten But Not Gone: Kids, HIV & AIDS - Nickelodeon - Nickelodeon in association with Lucky Duck Productions

Linda Ellerbee, Executive Producer
Rolfe Tessem, Executive Producer
Wally Berger, Supervising Producer
Mark Lyons, Producer
Martin Toub, Produced By
Wendy Lobel, Producer By

The Weight Of The Nation For Kids: Quiz Ed! - HBO - HBO Documentary Films and The Institute of Medicine with Mackerel Sky Films in association with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health and in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Kaiser Permanente

Sheila Nevins, Executive Producer
John Hoffman, Executive Producer
Shari Cookson, Produced By
Nick Doob, Produced By
A YoungArts Masterclass • HBO • Simon &
Goodman Picture Company and YoungArts in
association with HBO Family
Sheila Nevins, Executive Producer
Lin Arison, Executive Producer
Jackie Glover, Supervising Producer
Karen Goodman, Produced By
Kirk Simon, Produced By

Outstanding Animated Program

Bob's Burgers - O.T.: The Outside Toilet - FOX - 20th Century Fox Television

Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness: Enter The Dragon - Nickelodeon - DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon Productions

Regular Show: The Christmas Special - Cartoon Network - Cartoon Network Studios

The Simpsons - Treehouse Of Horror XXIII - FOX - Gracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television

South Park - Raising The Bar - Comedy Central - Central Productions

Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or A Variety Program

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia - FX Networks - Sunny TV Productions

Marc Scizak, Stunt Coordinator

Modern Family - ABC - Picador Productions & Steve Levitan Productions in association with 20th Century Fox Television

Jim Sharp, Stunt Coordinator

Supah Ninjas - Nickelodeon - Varsity Pictures

Hiro Koda, Stunt Coordinator

Workaholics - Comedy Central - Avalon Television

Jim Vickers, Stunt Coordinator

Nominees for the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on the morning of Thursday 18th July 2013 at the Television Academy's Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in the Los Angeles NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood. Aaron Paul ("Big Love", "Need for Speed" mmovie) was on hand to announce the nominations, and while Kate Mara could not join him, Neil Patrick Harris ("Doogie Howser, M.D.", "How I Met Your Mother", "Harold & Kumar") joined the festivities as a last-minute substitute.

A full list of nominations, including technical categories, can be found here at the Academy web site.

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday 22nd September 2013 and will air LIVE coast to coast around the USA on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.