Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Nickelodeon UK To Debut "Dance Academy" Season Two From Tuesday 17th September 2013

UPDATE - Nickelodeon UK has announced in their brand new 'Premiere of Dance Academy season 2' promo (online streaming video clip and transcript below) that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will begin to premiere and show the brand new second season of "Dance Academy" from Tuesday 17th September 2013 at 6:00pm, a day later than originally thought.

The Nickelodeon UK fanblog NickUKHub is reporting the exciting Nick UK News that the online British and Irish TV guide Digiguide has announced that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will start to premiere and show brand new episodes from the all-new second season of the Australian teen-oriented dance-themed television drama series "Dance Academy", including the brand new episodes "In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated" and "Dreamlife", every weekday at 6.00pm (repeated one hour later at 7:00pm on Nickelodeon UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nick+1) from Monday 16th September 2013 Tuesday 17th September 2013, as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2013 highlights!

In the season one finale episode of "Dance Academy", "Learning to Fly", the Academy's performance of the ballet "The Nutcracker" was quickly approaching, and Tara Webster (Xenia Goodwin) continued to practice for her dance solo in Act 2. However, Director Sebastian Karamakov (Peter O'Brien) warned her that if she did not improve her performance, he would put Abigail Armstrong (Dena Kaplan) in Tara's place. Tara's confidence increased when she discovered that her costume had been worn by many famous dancers in the past, but Abigail hid it to try and discourage her further. Meanwhile, Katrina Karamakov (Alicia Banit) left the Academy with Myles Kelly (Adam Saunders) to go on a road-trip around Australia, and Sammy Lieberman (Tom Green) tried to convince his father to continue letting him attend the Academy.

The brand new opening episode of series two, "In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated" sees Tara Webster reunited with her friends for a second year at the National Academy of Dance as she continues to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer. Plus, there's excitement in the air as everyone discovers the news that they can compete in a prestigious ballet competition to determine the best young dancer in the world, the Prix de Fonteyn.

Then in "Dreamlife", Tara finds a new hero in Saskia Duncan, the youngest principal dancer in the dance company's history. Meanwhile, Abigail employs some underhand tactics in order to remove her talented rival Grace from the second year.

It's the new year at the Dance Academy.

Meet new dancers, new competition, and new drama.

The stakes are high, and when you're at the top, it's a long way to fall.

In second year, there are no second chances.

Don't miss season 2 of Dance Academy, starts the 17th September, only on Nickelodeon!
"Dance Academy" season two stars Xenia Goodwin as Tara Webster, Alicia Banit as Katrina "Kat" Karamakov, Dena Kaplan as Abigail Armstrong, Tom Green as Samuel "Sammy" Lieberman, Jordan Rodrigues as Christian Reed, Tim Pocock as Ethan Karamakov, Tara Morice as Lucinda Raine, Thomas Lacey as Benjamin Tickle, Isabel Durant as Grace Whitney, and Keiynan Lonsdale as Ollie Lloyd.
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Original "Figure It Out" Host Summer Sanders To Participate In The Runner's World Half Marathon And Running Festival In October 2013

David Willey, the General Manager (GM) and Editor-in-Chief of the Runner's World, a magazine for runners of all skills sets, has announced the exciting news in the following press release, from PRNewswire, that Classic Nickelodeon Star and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Summer Sanders will participate in the Runner's World Half Marathon and Running Festival presented by Altra Zero Drop Footwear, which will be held over Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October 2013 at ArtsQuest Center at Steelstacks Campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania!

Summer Sanders was the first female host of a Nickelodeon show and the original host of the popular Nickelodeon game show "Figure It Out", which ran between 1997 and 1999 and was recorded at Nickelodeon Studios (the world headquarters for kids) at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Sanders, who won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze as a swimmer in the 1992 Barcelona Games, will help host the Kids' races on Friday afternoon Oct. 18, run the 5K and 10K on Saturday, Oct. 19 and the Half-Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 20. Running all three races will earn her a special 'Hat Trick' commemorative hat in addition to the race medals. Sanders will also appear on at least two seminar panels on Saturday afternoon.

Official Runner's World Press Release:

Summer Sanders to Run in Runner's World Half and Festival

Summer Sanders, Olympic Gold Medalist and Mom of Two, will Host Kids' Races, Run 'Hat Trick' and Participate in Seminars at the Runner's World Half and Festival

EMMAUS, Pa., Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Runner's World General Manager and Editor-in-Chief David Willey announced that two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Summer Sanders will participate in the Runner's World Half Marathon and Running Festival presented by Altra Zero Drop Footwear, Oct. 18-20 at ArtsQuest Center at Steelstacks Campus in Bethlehem, PA.



(Download Image: Photo - Two-time Olympic Gold-Medalist Summer Sanders will participate in the Runner's World Half & Festival presented by Altra Zero Drop Footwear, Oct. 18-20 in Bethlehem, PA. Sanders, who won four medals as a swimmer in the 1992 Barcelona Games, will host the Kids' races and run the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. "There is nothing in this world that I love more than my family. To be able to share the joy of running with them at the Runner's World Half where we can all participate together is as close as you can get to a perfect weekend." Credit: Lori Adamski-Peek. (PRNewsFoto/Runner's World): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130819/NY66064-a )

(Download Image - Runner's World Half Marathon and Running Festival Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130819/NY66064LOGO-b )

Sanders, who won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze as a swimmer in the 1992 Barcelona Games, will help host the Kids' races on Friday afternoon Oct. 18, run the 5K and 10K on Saturday, Oct. 19 and the Half-Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 20. Running all three races will earn her a special 'Hat Trick' commemorative hat in addition to the race medals. Sanders will also appear on at least two seminar panels on Saturday afternoon.

An avid runner, Sanders finished the Boston Marathon this year in 3:33:13. She has also run the New York City Marathon and Chicago Marathon, and will run the 2013 New York City Marathon with Runner's World.

"There is nothing in this world that I love more than my family," Sanders said. "To be able to share the joy of running with them at the Runner's World Half Marathon and Running Festival where we can all participate together is as close as you can get to a perfect weekend. I cannot wait to be a part of it."

The weekend-long Festival will feature live music, a health and fitness expo, running-themed speakers and seminars, movies and special events for participants. Previously, the race announced that legendary race director, philanthropist, motivational speaker, and accomplished athlete Dave McGillivray will be the keynote speaker. Runners looking to register for any of the races or the keynote speech can do so at www.RWHalf.com.

Following retirement from swimming, Sanders pursued a career in television. Her broadcast highlights include: eight years co-hosting NBA Inside Stuff, becoming the first female game-show host on Nickelodeon at Figure It Out, acting as an Olympic analyst and host for NBC during the 1996, 2000, 2002 and 2010 Olympic Games, being a Today Show special contributor from 2000-2004, and hosting Fox's hit sports show The Sports List. She hosted Yahoo! Sports award winning web series Elite Athlete Workout and was their Olympic host and analyst at the 2012 Games. She has also worked as a sideline reporter for the NBA, WNBA, and the US Open, as well as a correspondent for Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, and Universal Sports Network. Sanders was one of the first broadcasters on the Pac-12 Network, and recently started a production company, Blackline Media, where she is creating, producing and hosting "Find Your Fitness" for MSN Healthy Living.

At Stanford, Sanders earned 10 individual and relay national titles, was named NCAA Swimmer of the Year in back-to-back seasons and propelled the Cardinal to the 1992 National Championship. She is also the author of the "Champions are Raised not Born: How My Parents Made Me a Success."

She is married to Olympian and former U.S. Ski Team Alpine racer Erik Schlopy and has two children, Skye and Spider. Follow Sanders on Facebook, Twitter (@SummerSanders_) or www.SummerSanders.net for her latest updates. You can follow the Runner's World Half & Festival on Facebook and on Twitter at @RWHalf for continuous news on the event.

About Runner's World

The mission of Rodale's Runner's World, recognized as the worldwide authority on running information, is to inform, advise and motivate runners of all ages and abilities. Named to Adweek's Hot List in 2011 and 2010, Runner's World aims to help runners achieve their personal health, fitness and performance goals while inspiring them with vivid, memorable storytelling. Runner's World offers the award-winning Runner's World Challenge, allowing readers to interact with editors while training for races and run races with the magazine's staff, and the brand recently completed the inaugural Runner's World Half Marathon and Running Festival (www.RWHalf.com), in Bethlehem, PA. The 2013 event is scheduled for Oct. 18-20. Runner's World publishes 17 international editions: Australia/New Zealand, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States. For up-to-date running news, visit www.runnersworld.com, and get instant updates on twitter (@runnersworld) and Facebook (Runner's World Magazine). Runner's World is also available as a mobile app on the iPhone and iPad.

Contact:

David Tratner, 212-808-1358/ david.tratner@rodale.com

Laura Beachy, 212-573-0243/ laura.beachy@rodale.com

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Nickelodeon Announces Exciting Plans To Celebrate 10th Annual Worldwide Day Of Play, Including With Flagship Event In Brooklyn's Prospect Park On Saturday 21st September 2013

Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading recognized entertainment brands for kids and families, has today (Tuesday 20th August 2013) announced and confirmed the Nick News in the following press release, from PRNewswire, their exciting plans to celebrate its 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) health and wellness initiative with a signature event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday 21st September 2013!


This year's WWDoP event will feature more than 30 national and local partner organizations, including, the NFL, NBA, USTA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and YMCA of Greater NY, among others. Leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon will also partner with NYC & Company to host health and wellness-themed public events across the city in iconic locations, beginning Monday 16th September 2013. Locations include the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and Union Square. The full details and locations of all events will be updated regularly in the coming weeks on www.nick.com/play.

Nickelodeon's WWDoP in Prospect Park will be a free, ticketed event offering an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. The network and its prosocial partner organizations* — including, Girl Scouts, National Parks Foundation and Police Athletic League, — along with the New York Road Runners, the ASPCA®, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Association of Children's Museums, will be at the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). Additional partners will be announced on www.nick.com/play.

In the week leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon and NYC & Company -- the city's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization -- will host a wide range of fantastic public events in iconic locations across the city. For example, Nickelodeon and Zumba Fitness will host a "Bring Your Kids to Workout" event at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Also, Nickelodeon will partner with Art of Stepping, JumpLife, National Double Dutch League, Afterschool Alliance and others, to help kids warm up for WWDoP in Union Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. In addition, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners will also host great activities and events at dozens of grassroots locations such as schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs.

For information on ticketing, kids and families can visit Nickelodeon's official Worldwide Day of Play 2013 website at www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come first serve basis beginning Monday 26th August 2013. The www.nick.com/play site also will include specifics about the WWDoP event in New York City, such as location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site will also be available, through m.worldwidedayofplay.com. For real-time updates on WWDoP activities, parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter.

As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels – Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick – and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT). urging kids to "get up, go outside and play." Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.

Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's "The Big Help" health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. "The Big Help" includes grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provides kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and lots more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy!

Join the conversation on Twitter using Nickelodeon's custom hashtag, #WWDoP!

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon To Celebrate 10th Annual Worldwide Day Of Play With Flagship Event In Brooklyn's Prospect Park On Sept. 21

Network Partners with the City of New York and More than 30 National Organizations For Week-Long City-Wide Health and Wellness-Themed Celebration Featuring Activities and Games for Kids and Families

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon today announced plans to celebrate its 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) health and wellness initiative with a signature event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday, Sept. 21. This year's WWDoP event will feature more than 30 national and local partner organizations, including, the NFL, NBA, USTA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and YMCA of Greater NY, among others. Leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon will also partner with NYC & Company to host health and wellness-themed public events across the city in iconic locations, beginning Monday, Sept. 16. Locations include the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and Union Square. The full details and locations of all events will be updated regularly in the coming weeks on www.nick.com/play.

"We are incredibly excited to commemorate our milestone, 10th anniversary Worldwide Day of Play celebration in New York City, one of the greatest cities in the world and home to our corporate offices," said Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Administration, Nickelodeon Group. "Over the past 10 years, Nickelodeon has been at the forefront of addressing health and wellness issues with our audience. With our Worldwide Day of Play signature event, kids around the globe will connect to activities and organizations that will aid them in adopting healthy and active lifestyles."

Nickelodeon's WWDoP in Prospect Park will be a free, ticketed event offering an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. The network and its prosocial partner organizations*— including, Girl Scouts, National Parks Foundation and Police Athletic League, — along with the New York Road Runners, the ASPCA®, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC, Association of Children's Museums, will be at the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET). Additional partners will be announced on www.nick.com/play.

In the week leading up to WWDoP, Nickelodeon and NYC & Company--the city's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization--will host public events in iconic locations across the city. For example, Nickelodeon and Zumba Fitness will host a "Bring Your Kids to Workout" event at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Also, Nickelodeon will partner with Art of Stepping, JumpLife, National Double Dutch League, Afterschool Alliance and others, to help kids warm up for WWDoP in Union Square Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park. In addition, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners will also host activities and events at dozens of grassroots locations such as schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs.

For information on ticketing, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come first serve basis beginning Aug. 26. The www.nick.com/play site also will include specifics about the WWDoP event in New York City, such as location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site will also be available, through m.worldwidedayofplay.com. For real-time updates on WWDoP activities, parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter.

As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels–Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick– and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT). urging kids to "get up, go outside and play." Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.

Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's The Big Help health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. The Big Help includes grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provide kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.

Nickelodeon's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play is nationally sponsored by Birds Eye®, Burlington, United States Tennis Association and Visit California.

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

* NICKELODEON'S 10th ANNUAL WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY PARTNERS

Afterschool Alliance
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
Association of Children's Museums
Art of Stepping™
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
Bike New York
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Girls on the Run NYC
Girl Scouts of the USA
Harlem RBI
Kid Tribe
Kiwanis International
Let's Move! Active Schools
National Double Dutch League
National Football League – NFL Play 60
National Hockey League
National Parent Teacher Association
National Park Foundation
New York Red Bulls
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
NYC & Company
New York City Department of Education
New York Road Runners
Police Athletic League, Inc.
President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
Professional Golfers' Association of America
Safe Routes to Schools
Save the Children World Marathon Challenge
United States Paralympics
USA BMX
USA Ultimate
Verizon FiOS
YMCA of Greater New York
Zumba® Fitness

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Guest Post: Nickelodeon Star Brad Kavanagh News - 21st Birthday, New Photos And More!

In honour of Nickelodeon Star Brad Kavanagh's, who plays the character Fabian Rutter in Nickelodeon's hit mystery drama series "House of Anubis", 21st Birthday on Wednesday 21st August 2013, below is a guest post by one of Brad's biggest fans, David Adomson (@SibunASeason34)! Happy Birthday, Brad!!:

'Brad Kavanagh updates New Pictures and Some Cool News To His Fans!'


On August 9, 2013, Brad Kavanagh, also known as Fabian Rutter from Nickelodeon's most popular mystery TV show "House of Anubis" shared some new amazing pictures on Twitter, and got thousands of reactions from his fans, How much they loved the pictures and everything... After Brad posted new pictures, the next day he updated his official website [[ www.bradkavanagh.com ]] and also his YouTube channel [[ www.youtube.com/bradlkavanagh ]].


Here goes the pics he updated to his twitter account:

"New photo, getting ready for music-ness." Said Brad Kavanagh along with sharing the new picture of him sitting on a stone with his guitar - pic.twitter.com/FK6JkuYswS


And then he shared another picture which was a little bit similar to the first one, along with writing "Always at home with my favourite @Fender #kingoftone".

pic.twitter.com/nIjfjOJckO


And suddenly, singer posted a header photo with him sitting in the car and looking through the window along with writing "all new photos courtesy of @TheJohnBowler he's a legend!"

pic.twitter.com/bmO6aAHKZx.


We're so Excited to see the new pics, and the most exciting thing is that Brad Kavanagh's Birthday is this Wednesday, and already, fans are making b-day videos, pictures, Tweets and even planning on trending " #Happy21stBirthdayBradKavanagh " on August 21st at 12 pm (USA ET Time) & [5 pm] (UK Time)!

P.S. Do not forget to follow him on Twitter --- @BradKavanagh and subscribe on YouTube! www.youtube.com/bradlkavanagh until his birthday!

Plus:

On August 14th, House of Anubis director Tim Hopewell [@timhopewell2004] shared a few tweets about another season of House of Anubis, and he said that all of the fans need to scream for another season, so they might get one.

So, our huge "Sibuna" fandom also decided that This Wednesday (on Brad's Birthday), at [5 pm] UK Time, 12 pm USA Time, All the Fans of HOA Will Try to trend

" #SaveAnubis " on Twitter, and to celebrate Kavanagh's Birthday, they will trend
" #Happy21stBirthdayBradKavanagh " Also, along with tagging @BradKavanagh [...]

We really hope you are into trending these hashtags with us!

By The Way : Let's wish Brad Kavanagh the best Birthday he ever had!

Thanks for your attention! Keep Calm and Sibuna On!