Monday, September 30, 2013

Nickelodeon UK To Premiere Series Finale Of "Victorious", "The Slap Fight", On Monday 21st October 2013

UPDATE (4/10/2013) - Nickelodeon UK will now premiere the last ever episode of "Victorious", "The Slap Fight", on Monday 21st October 2013! Nickelodeon UK will also premiere the penultimate episode of "VICTORiOUS", "One Thousand Berry Balls", on Monday 14th October 2013 at 5:30pm!

All good things must come to an end sometime, and unfortunately, Nickelodeon's original musical comedy series "Victorious" is no exception. The Nickelodeon UK fanblog NickUKHub is reporting the Nickelodeon UK News that the online British and Irish TV guide Digiguide has announced that Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will premiere and show the final brand new episode of Nick's hit original musical comedy series "Victorious", called "The Slap Fight", on Monday 21st October 2013 at 5:30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nick+1)!

However, there's no time to stay glum, as straight after the premiere of the series finale of "VICTORiOUS", Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will debut the second all-new episode of Nick's brand new original buddy comedy series "Sam & Cat" at 6:00pm (replayed at 7:00pm on Nickelodeon +1)! A all-new spin-off from the popular Nick sitcoms "iCarly" and "Victorious", "Sam & Cat" sees Nick Stars Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande reprise their roles of Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine, respectively, and set up their very own babysitting service, Sam & Cat's Super Rockin' Fun-Time Babysitting Service! Following the UK debut, Nick UK & Eire will continue to air all-new episodes of "Sam & Cat" every Monday at 6:00pm (replayed at 7:00pm on Nickelodeon+1)!

Plus, following each brand new episode of "Sam & Cat", Nick UK will be premiering brand new episodes of the all-new Canadian hidden camera prank show "Extreme Babysitting" every Monday at 6:30pm (7:30pm)!

In the brand new episode of "VICTORiOUS", "The Slap Fight", Tori Vega (Victoria Justice) finds out that her sister, Trina Vega (Daniella Monet), has 977 followers to her 314. Tori tells the gang about Trina. Right afterwards, the gang start to post random stuff to get more followers on The Slap, including Cat writing everything she does, Jade trying to scare people by screaming at them to follow her, Beck washing his car in a tank top, Robbie getting a makeover, and Tori trying to do a hard challenge. After seeing their efforts to get more followers, Sinjin Van Cleef (Michael Eric Reid) finally tells them how Trina got 977 followers. Episode notes: On the Nickelodeon on Sunset now showing billboard, it says "Coming Soon Sam & Cat"; In production, this is the last "Victorious" episode ever filmed.
Nickelodeon's "Victorious" (stylised as "VICTORiOUS") is an North American sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series revolves around aspiring singer Tori Vega (portrayed by Victoria Justice), a teenager who attends a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts High School, after taking her older sister Trina's (Daniella Monet) place in a showcase, while getting into screwball situations on a daily basis. On her first day at Hollywood Arts, she meets Andre Harris (Leon Thomas III), Robbie Shapiro (Matt Bennett), Rex Powers (Robbie's puppet), Jade West (Elizabeth Gillies), Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande), and Beck Oliver (Avan Jogia). The series premiered on Nickelodeon USA on March 27, 2010 after the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards.
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Nickelodeon And Clear Channel Media And Entertainment Launch Nick Radio, The First Ever Nick-Branded Radio Station, On iHeartRadio And Nick.com

Below is Nickelodeon's official Press Release, from PRNewswire, announcing the fantastic news that Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has partnered with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment to launch Nick Radio, the first ever Nick-branded radio station on iHeartRadio and Nick.com, where listeners will get "All the Hits, All the Slime", which includes information about some of Nick Radio's exciting upcoming programming highlights! Nick's official Nick Radio press release also features the Nick News that on Thursday 24th October 2013, Nickelodeon and iHeartRadio will celebrate the new Nick Radio station with an event at the iHeartRadio Theatre presented by P.C. Richard & Son in New York City, and will feature live performances by Syco Music and Epic Records recording artists Fifth Harmony and Atlantic Records recording artist Cody Simpson. Fans can enter for a chance to win tickets by listening to Z100, 103.5 WKTU and 106.7 Lite fm and listeners who follow iHeartRadio on Twitter or Facebook will also have a chance to win tickets to the exclusive Nick Radio event on October 24. A live stream of the event will be available through iHeartRadio.com.


Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon And Clear Channel Media And Entertainment Launch First Ever Nick-Branded Radio Station On iHeartRadio And Nick.com

Ariana Grande, Big Time Rush and Austin Mahone to Kick-off Nick Radio's Series Of Celebrity Guest DJs

Relativity and Reel FX's Animated Family Film Free Birds Onboard as Exclusive Launch Partner

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America, with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, announced today the launch of Nick Radio, where listeners will get "All the Hits, All the Slime," on iHeartRadio -- Clear Channel's industry-leading digital radio platform. Nick Radio will feature today's hit music; guest DJ stints by Nickelodeon stars, kicking off with Sam & Cat star Ariana Grande, Big Time Rush and Austin Mahone; and Nick-branded entertainment and celebrity interviews, all which will reflect Nickelodeon's personality and surprise-filled brand of humor. The brand-new family-targeted station will be programmed by Sharon Dastur, Program Director for the world-famous Z100 -- New York's Hit Music Station, and will stream on Nick.com, iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio digital app. Additionally, Relativity and Reel FX's Free Birds, which hits theaters nationwide November 1, has signed on as Nick Radio's exclusive launch partner.



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"Nick Radio is the perfect place for Nickelodeon to serve kids with the music they love and entertain them with our great characters and funny content," said Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products, Nickelodeon Group. "Our partnership with Clear Channel's iHeartRadio will allow us to further deepen our relationship with kids across this great platform."

"It is such a great opportunity to work with Nickelodeon and create the first ever Nick Radio," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for Clear Channel. "The combination of Clear Channel's reach and programming expertise with the fun and dedicated audience of Nickelodeon is unique in the digital and on-air space. Introducing a family focused station like Nick Radio to the iHeartRadio platform and supporting it with an industry expert from Z100, one of the nation's top radio stations, is destined to be a homerun with both our listeners and Nick's viewers."

Rising pop music sensation and co-star of Nickelodeon's hit live-action series Sam & Cat, Ariana Grande, will take over Nick Radio as guest DJ during the station's first day, playing a selection of the current hits she loves most. Joining her as guest DJs for Nick Radio's debut will also be Austin Mahone and Big Time Rush. Post-launch, Nick Radio will also feature guest DJ stints by Nick Cannon, Cody Simpson and Jennette McCurdy, co-star of Sam & Cat.

Nick Radio will feature some of the most popular DJs in America including Mo' Bounce of New York's hit music station Z100, Maxwell of Q102 Philadelphia, and Wendy Wild of 103.5 KTU , the beat of New York, who will host the station's three dayparts, with Z100's Erica America on weekends. Nickelodeon will roll out additional programming, showcasing the network's talent and content, including:

* On the Set With... – featuring interviews with Nickelodeon's live-action stars from the sets of their hit shows.

* Nick Radio Top 10 Countdown – a radio version of the weekly top ten video show that airs on TeenNick, Nick's 24-hour digital channel for and about teens.

* Nick Radio Dance Party – hosted by Nickelodeon's own J. Boogie, this two-hour mix of the best in Top 40 music will air every Friday and Saturday night to get listeners up on their feet and dancing.

* Nick Radio Top 10 – a daily hour-long countdown of the most popular songs on the airwaves.

* Hangin' With... – celebrity interviews with some of the biggest music, TV, film and sports stars.

Additionally, on October 24, Nickelodeon and iHeartRadio will celebrate the new Nick Radio station with an event at the iHeartRadio Theatre presented by P.C. Richard & Son in New York City, featuring live performances by Syco Music and Epic Records recording artists Fifth Harmony and Atlantic Records recording artist Cody Simpson. Fans can enter for a chance to win tickets by listening to Z100, 103.5 WKTU and 106.7 Lite fm and listeners who follow iHeartRadio on Twitter or Facebook will also have a chance to win tickets to the exclusive Nick Radio event on October 24. A live stream of the event will be available through iHeartRadio.com.

Nick Radio's family-focused digital station will be promoted across Clear Channel's Top 40, HOT AC and AC stations across the country, including Z100 New York, KISS-FM LA and Chicago, as well as across Nickelodeon's multiple platforms, including on-air, Nick's social media platforms and Nick.com, where Nick Radio will also stream.

iHeartRadio, the No. 1 all-in-one digital service, reached 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history. iHeartRadio offers listeners instant access to more than 1,500 of the nation's most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from more than 150 cities, mood-related stations "Perfect For" any activity and user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs. With a library of more than 16 million songs and 400,000 artists, iHeartRadio's Custom Station feature offers listeners more music than any other service available. Plus, the new iHeartRadio Talk feature gives users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today.

iHeartRadio is available across all major platforms including web, mobile, tablets, automotive, television and gaming devices. Visit iHeartRadio.com for a complete list of app availability and to download.

Relativity will distribute Free Birds, produced by Reel FX and Relativity and starring Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler and Woody Harrelson, nationwide on November 1. The film is a story of two turkeys from opposite sides of the track who must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history – and get turkey off the menu for good.

About Clear Channel Media and Entertainment

With 243 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment serves 150 markets through 840 owned radio stations, and the company's radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company's radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on iPads and smartphones, and used via navigation systems. iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's digital radio platform, is the No. 1 all-in-one digital audio service with over 225 million downloads; it reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history.

The company's operations include radio broadcasting, online and mobile services and products, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is a division of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at ClearChannel.com.

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About Relativity

Relativity (relativitymedia.com) is a next-generation studio engaged in multiple aspects of entertainment, including film production; financing and distribution; television; sports management; music publishing and digital media.

The studio has produced, distributed or structured financing for nearly 200 motion pictures, generating more than $22 billion in worldwide box office revenue and earning 73 Oscar® nominations. Recent films include: Safe Haven, Act of Valor and Immortals, the latter both opening number one at the box office in their debut. Relativity's other films include the eight-time Oscar® nominee The Social Network as well as Limitless and two-time Oscar® winner The Fighter. Upcoming films include the irreverent 3D animated buddy-comedy Free Birds, starring Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler and Oscar® nominee Woody Harrelson and Scott Cooper's gritty dramatic thriller Out of the Furnace, starring Oscar® winner Christian Bale, Oscar® nominee Casey Affleck and Oscar® nominee Woody Harrelson.

Relativity Sports is the industry's fastest growing sports agency, providing more than 400 NBA, NFL and MLB athletes with services ranging from contract negotiation to custom film and television content production. Relativity Television is one of the country's largest suppliers of unscripted television and has recently expanded to produce scripted series.

About Nickelodeon

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. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

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Nickelodeon UK Appoints Alison Bakunowich As New Creative Director

The television industry news website Broadcast is reporting the Nickelodeon UK News in the following article that Nickelodeon UK has appointed Alison Bakunowich as their new creative director following the departure of Peter Drake in August 2013.

Bakunowich, currently the broadcaster's vice president (VP) of marketing and communications, joined Nickelodeon Australia in 2008 as the networks marketing and commercial partnerships director before heading to Nickelodeon UK in 2011.

She will continue to head up Nick UK's marketing and communications team, while her new responsibilities will include commissioning short-form original productions, overseeing Nickelodeon's on and off-air creative work and liaising between the international and UK teams.

The Drum adds that as part of Nickelodeon UK's marketing and communications team, Alison Bakunowich has led the UK launches of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Victorious" and "House of Anubis".

From Broadcast:
Nickelodeon appoints creative director

Nickelodeon has appointed Alison Bakunowich as creative director following the departure of Peter Drake.

Bakunowich, currently the broadcaster’s vice president of marketing and communications, joined Nickelodeon Australia in 2008 as marketing and commercial partnerships director before heading to Nickelodeon UK in 2011.

She will continue to head up the marketing and communications team, while her new responsibilities will include commissioning short-form original productions, overseeing Nickelodeon's on and off-air creative work and liaising between the international and UK teams.

Bakunowich replaces Drake, who stepped down from the position in August.

Nickelodeon UK managing director Tina McCann remarked “Alison is a great leader, a true brand ambassador and champion for our company.”

"Not only does she have a passion for all things Nickelodeon, but Alison understands our audience and knows how to reach kids in a relevant and very 'Nick' way. Under her direction, we will align our on and off air communications giving all of our brands a unified focus."
Also, from The Drum:
Nickelodeon UK promotes Alison Bakunowich to oversee creative team following departure of Peter Drake



Promotion: Bakunowich will oversee creative work

Nickelodeon UK has promoted Alison Bakunowich to VP, creative, marketing and communications, UK and Ireland, following the departure of creative director Peter Drake.

Bakunowich has taken on the role of overseeing the creative team in addition to her duties leading marketing and communications activities.

The new role will see Bakunowich responsible for Nickelodeon creative work both on and off air and she will liaise between the international and UK teams.

Tina McCann, Nickelodeon UK managing director, said: “Alison is a great leader, a true brand ambassador and champion for our company.

“Not only does she have a passion for all things Nickelodeon but Alison understands out audience and knows how to reach kids in a relevant and very ‘Nick’ way. Under her direction, we will align our on and off-air communications, giving all of our brands a unified focus.”

Bakunowich began her time at the company in Australia in 2008 before making a UK move in 2011. She led the launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Victorious and House of Anubis.

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Also, from Licensing.biz:
Nickelodeon UK creates new VP, creative, marketing and communications role

Alison Bakunowich promoted into the new position.

Nickelodeon UK has promoted Alison Bakunowich to the newly created role of VP, creative, marketing and communications, UK and Ireland.

Bakunowich (pictured) was previously VP of marketing and communications. She will continue to lead this team, while also managing Nickelodeon UK's creative team.

The creation of the new role follows the departure of long-standing creative director, Peter Drake.

"Alison is a great leader, a true brand ambassador and champion for our company," said Tina McCan, Nickelodeon UK MD. "Not only does she have a passion for all things Nickelodeon, but Alison understands our audience and knows how to reach kids in a relevant and very 'Nick' way."

Bakunowich joined Nickelodeon Australia in 2008, moving over to the UK team in 2011.

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Nickelodeon Launches Nick Radio, The Networks Brand New Radio Station

The Associated Press is reporting the fantastic Nickelodeon News in the following article, from salon.com, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has joined forces with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment to create the networks own radio station on Clear Channel's Internet radio platform, iHeartRadio!

Nick Radio which launched today (Monday 30th September 2013) with Nickelodeon Star and "The Way" singer Ariana Grande ("Victorious", "Sam & Cat") as the featured guest DJ, along with the hit Nickelodeon boyband, Big Time Rush!

With its entry into radio, Nick Radio will provide some competition for Radio Disney, Disney's terrestrial and Internet radio stations. Like Radio Disney, Nick Radio will feature kid-friendly Top 40 music, stars from its network and celebrity interviews.

Besides iHeartRadio, Nick Radio also be on Nickelodeon's official website, nick.com.

It is currently unknown whether the feed will be geo-locked or if Nickelodeon are planning to launch local versions of Nick Radio internationally, such as in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, and Spain.

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Nickelodeon gets into radio with Clear Channel

NEW YORK (AP) — Nickelodeon is getting into the radio business.

The children’s entertainment network has joined forces with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment to create its own station on Clear Channel’s online iHeartRadio.

Nick Radio launched Monday with “The Way” singer Ariana Grande — also star of Nick’s “Sam & Cat” — as featured guest DJ, along with another Nickelodeon act, Big Time Rush.

With its entry into radio, Nick Radio will provide some competition for Radio Disney, Disney’s terrestrial and Internet radio stations. Like Radio Disney, Nick Radio will feature kid-friendly Top 40 music, stars from its network and celebrity interviews.

Besides iHeartRadio, it will also be on Nickelodeon’s own website.

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Nickelodeon Australia And New Zealand To Show Sneak Peek Of "Sam & Cat" On Monday 30th September 2013

Nickelodeon Australia has announced the exciting Nickelodeon International News in a post on their official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/NickelodeonAustralia, that, to celebrate Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand starting to premiere Nick's brand new original buddy comedy series "Sam & Cat", starring Nick Stars Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande, from Friday 11th October 2013 at 4:30pm, Nick AU and NZ will be showing a fantastic sneak peek of Nickelodeon's brand new "iCarly"/"Victorious" spin-off sitcom, "Sam & Cat", on Monday 30th September 2013 at 5:00pm, just before SLIMEFEST 2013, the BIGGEST kid-powered, star filled family slimefest in the world, which, this year, promises to be bigger, better and SLIMIER than ever before!


Nick Oz's second annual SLIMEFEST event, Australia's first music festival just for kids, tweens and teenagers, held on Friday 27th September 2013 at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, will feature headliners Big Time Rush, the Australian pop, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian, US duo Heffron Drive, which consists of Big Time Rusher Kendall Schmidt and BTR's current guitarist, Dustin Belt, the Australian singer-songwriter and former child model from Perth, Western Australia, Samantha Jade, and the Sydney based all-male hip-hop dance and pop music group and "Australia's Got Talent" winners 'Justice Crew', which consists of group members Lukas Bellesini, Paul Eric Merciadez, John Len Ruela Pearce, Len John Ruela Pearce, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Samson Cosray Smith, and Solo Tohi! Commando Steve Willis, the toughest trainer on "The Biggest Loser" Australia, will also feature as a special guest star, facing the green for the second time after braving a full body slime submersion by Nickelodeon's "Human Slime Dunk Machine" at 2012's inaugural SLIMEFEST event, plus the American actress, dancer, and singer Jadagrace and the American singer, dancer, DJ and rapper Redfoo from the electronic dance music duo LMFAO also make special appearances at SLIMEFEST 2013!

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