Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Nickelodeon To Premiere Brand New Family Comedy Series "The Thundermans" Internationally From Winter 2014

Nickelodeon has announced the exciting Nickelodeon International News in their "The Thundermans Takes Off On Nickelodeon" Press Release that, after Nickelodeon USA debuts the networks brand new superhero-themed comedy series "The Thundermans" on Saturday 2nd November 2013 at 9:00pm (ET/PT), Nickelodeon will launch and start to premiere and show Nick's all new sitcom on Nickelodeon's worldwide channels and markets (Nickelodeon International / Planet Nickelodeon), including on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, during the Winter 2014 programming season, as part of "2014 on Nickelodeon"!:
The Thundermans will begin airing on Nickelodeon's international channels in the winter of 2014.

Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn ("Big Time Rush", "Jimmy Neutron") and executive produced by Dave Hoge and Dan Cross ("Just Jordan", "Pair of Kings"), "The Thundermans" is a brand new scripted half-hour series that follows a pair of superhero twins, Phoebe (Kira Kosarin) and Max Thunderman (Jack Griffo), with opposite personalities, who must navigate their way through school, friends and a family of extraordinary superheroes, all while keeping their true identities a secret.


Phoebe and Max Thunderman are 14-year-old fraternal twins turbocharged by freeze breath and the power to move objects via telekinesis. Phoebe, a good-natured sister, always tries to do the right thing, while Max, a troublemaker, dreams of one day becoming a super villain. Brother Billy (Diego Velazquez) moves at super speed, while younger sister Nora (Addison Riecke) cuts solid objects with her laser beam eyes. Rounding out the family are parents Hank (Chris Tallman), who possesses extraordinary strength and the ability to fly, and Barb (Rosa Blasi), who can generate lightning from her hands. Ultimately, the family must attempt keep their powers under wraps and lead a "normal" life... but can life ever be "normal" in a family of superheroes?
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Nickelodeon Asia To Start To Show "Monsters Vs. Aliens" From November 2013

Nickelodeon South East Asia has announced on their official "Monsters vs. Aliens" show website, nick-asia.com/shows/monsters-vs-aliens/ekhnjd, the exciting Nickelodeon International news that Nickelodeon SEA will start to premiere and show Nick and DreamWorks Animation's brand new CG-animated Nicktoon series "Monsters vs. Aliens" on Nickelodeon Singapore, Nickelodeon Malaysia and Nickelodeon Philippines in November 2013!:

Monsters vs. Aliens - Brand new series coming soon. This November.
Nickelodeon South East Asia's all-new official MvA website on nick.asia features a 'Meet The Characters' section featuring bios for each of the characters in "Monsters Vs. Aliens" - Susan/Ginormica, B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach, Link, Coverton, Sqweep, Sta'abi, Vornicarn, and General Monger - and a 'About The Show' page featuring information about Nick and DreamWorks' brand new CGI-animated comedy series!
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Nickelodeon USA To Premiere New Original TV Movie "Jinxed" On Friday 29th November 2013

Nickelodeon Star Jack Davis Griffo is reporting the very exciting Nickelodeon News in a Tweet (post) on his official Twitter profile page, @LittlejGriffo, that the North American fan magazine Tiger Beat has announced in a special article in their latest issue that Nick USA will premiere and show the brand new Nickelodeon Original TV Movie, "Jinxed", rated TVG, on Friday 29th November 2013 at 8:00pm (ET/PT) as part of the networks Thanksgiving celebrations!

Tiger Beat announced the fantastic Nick News in a special article called 'Movie Secrets You're Never Supposed To Know' in their current issue.
Thanks @BOPandTigerBeat! #Jinxed airs November 29th only on @NickelodeonTV pic.twitter.com/PDFeDLxbHW

In "Jinxed", the Murphys are pretty much the unluckiest gang in history, thanks to a 100-year-old curse, Murphy's Law, where, if anything that can go wrong, will go wrong, that followed their family for generations. But they're getting sick and tired of all the slips, trips, falls, explosions, and general bad luck that's befallen them their entire lives. Can this ill-fated family cure their curse together, or will they continue to put the 'jinx' in hijinks?


The Nickelodeon movie will stars Nickelodeon Stars Ciara Bravo, who plays 'Katie Knight' on Nickelodeon's hit musical sitcom "Big Time Rush", as 'Meg Murphy', Jack Griffo, from the upcoming brand new Nickelodeon comedy series "The Thundermans", as 'Brett', Jacob Bertrand, who plays 'Henry' in Nick's alien comedy series "Marvin Marvin" and voices 'Gil' in Nickelodeon Preschool's (Nick Jr.'s) "Bubble Guppies", as 'Charlie', and Burkely Duffield, who plays 'Edison Sweet' / 'Eddie Miller' in Nick's hit mystery drama series "House of Anubis" as 'Tommy'.

As part of their new movie, Nickelodeon Productions filmed scenes on-location around Canada, including in Ladner Village, a fishing village located on the banks of the Fraser River that is a part of the Municipality of Delta, British Columbia, and inside the Delta Museum.


Nick USA's brand new "Jinxed" website to accompany their brand new film, nick.com/jinxed, features a about section, which features information about the new movie, online streaming video clips, including exclusive "Nick Star Challenge", "Ciara Bravo's This or That!" and "Hijinx on Jinxed!" digital shorts, a "Meet the Characters" area featuring bios about each of the characters in "Jinxed", photo galleries, including photographs direct from the set of Nick's all-new film and a 'Then and Now' gallery which allows fans to follow Ciara Bravo's career, and a message board/forum for visitors to talk about the film and to talk about all the times they've felt jinxed!

According to the iMDB, the current full cast of Nickelodeon's "Jinxed" is:

Ciara Bravo ... Meg Murphy
Keegan Connor Tracy ... Mom
Jacob Bertrand ... Charlie
Daniela Dib ... Square Dancer
Burkely Duffield ... Tommy
Jack Griffo ... Brett
Andrea Brooks ... Caitlin
Louise Hradsky ... Dancer
Jay Brazeau ... Grandpa
Matthew Harrison ... Band Member
Donavon Stinson ... Dad
Elena Kampouris ... Ivy
Carmel Amit ... Gypsy Woman
Ben Sullivan ... Caitlin's Husband
Bernadette Beck ... Ivy's Friend
Jessa Danielson ... Violet
Matthew Hoglie ... Festival Attendee
Gabrielle Giraud ... Edna
Kennith Overbey ... Square Dancer
Kevin Sateri ... Dancer
Elizabeth Tookey ... Dancer
Michelle Dawley ... Square Dancer
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Sibling Rivalry Gets Supercharged In Nickelodeon's New Family Comedy Series "The Thundermans", Premiering Saturday 2nd November 2013 On Nick USA

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has today, Wednesday 23rd October 2013, announced and confirmed in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the exciting news that following Nick USA's recent special sneak peek preview of the networks all-new superhero-themed comedy series "The Thundermans", Nickelodeon USA will fully start to premiere and show the all-new Nick sitcom on Saturday 2nd November 2013 at 9:00pm (ET/PT), as part of Nick USA's Fall/Winter 2013 programming highlights! Following the shows debut, Nick USA will continue to show all-new episodes of "The Thundermans" regularly Saturdays at 9pm (ET/PT)!


Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn ("Big Time Rush", "Jimmy Neutron") and executive produced by Dave Hoge and Dan Cross (Just Jordan, Pair of Kings), the scripted half-hour series follows a pair of superhero twins, Phoebe (Kira Kosarin) and Max Thunderman (Jack Griffo), with opposite personalities, who must navigate their way through school, friends and a family of extraordinary superheroes, all while keeping their true identities a secret.

The first episode of "The Thundermans" will be available for free on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Xbox Video, PlayStation Store, Samsung Media Hub and Vudu until Saturday 2nd November 2013, along with a free behind-the-scenes video called "Meet The Thundermans".

In the series premiere, "Phoebe vs. Max," a prank war between Max and Phoebe gets out of hand when Max pranks his sister on picture day at school and she finally decides to take on the family's troublemaker once and for all.


Phoebe and Max Thunderman are 14-year-old fraternal twins turbocharged by freeze breath and the power to move objects via telekinesis. Phoebe, a good-natured sister, always tries to do the right thing, while Max, a troublemaker, dreams of one day becoming a super villain. Brother Billy (Diego Velazquez) moves at super speed, while younger sister Nora (Addison Riecke) cuts solid objects with her laser beam eyes. Rounding out the family are parents Hank (Chris Tallman), who possesses extraordinary strength and the ability to fly, and Barb (Rosa Blasi), who can generate lightning from her hands. Ultimately, the family must attempt keep their powers under wraps and lead a "normal" life... but can life ever be "normal" in a family of superheroes?

Beginning Friday 1st November 2013, fans can visit Nick.com to play a brand-new mini game, "Heroes and Villains Unite". In the game, the Thundermans' home has fallen apart because of an invention that went haywire. Players must play as Max and Phoebe to make repairs before their parents return, personalized by their own personalities. Fans can also visit Nick.com/thundermans to access videos, quizzes, polls and photo galleries. Additionally, viewers can keep up with the show by liking "The Thundermans" Facebook page and following "The Thundermans" Instagram account.

"The Thundermans" will begin airing on Nickelodeon's international channels in the winter of 2014.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

The Thundermans Takes Off On Nickelodeon

SIBLING RIVALRY GETS SUPERCHARGED IN NEW FAMILY COMEDY SERIES PREMIERING NOV. 2 AT 9 P.M. (ET/PT)

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering Saturday, Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy Award-winner Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and executive produced by Dave Hoge and Dan Cross (Just Jordan, Pair of Kings), the scripted half-hour series follows a pair of superhero twins, Phoebe (Kira Kosarin) and Max Thunderman (Jack Griffo), with opposite personalities, who must navigate their way through school, friends and a family of extraordinary superheroes, all while keeping their true identities a secret. New episodes of The Thundermans will air regularly Saturdays at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The first episode of The Thundermans will be available for free on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Xbox Video, PlayStation Store, Samsung Media Hub and Vudu until Nov. 2, along with a free behind-the-scenes video called "Meet The Thundermans."



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"The classic tale of sibling rivalry is taken to new heights in The Thundermans," said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. "Our audience will love the chemistry between the fresh talent of Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin, while the combination of family and super powers amp up the comedy in this hilarious new series."

Phoebe and Max Thunderman are 14-year-old fraternal twins turbocharged by freeze breath and the power to move objects via telekinesis. Phoebe, a good-natured sister, always tries to do the right thing, while Max, a troublemaker, dreams of one day becoming a super villain. Brother Billy (Diego Velazquez) moves at super speed, while younger sister Nora (Addison Riecke) cuts solid objects with her laser beam eyes. Rounding out the family are parents Hank (Chris Tallman), who possesses extraordinary strength and the ability to fly, and Barb (Rosa Blasi), who can generate lightning from her hands. Ultimately, the family must attempt keep their powers under wraps and lead a "normal" life... but can life ever be "normal" in a family of superheroes?
In the series premiere, "Phoebe vs. Max," a prank war between Max and Phoebe gets out of hand when Max pranks his sister on picture day at school and she finally decides to take on the family's troublemaker once and for all.

Beginning Nov. 1, fans can visit Nick.com to play a brand-new mini game, "Heroes and Villains Unite." In the game, the Thundermans' home has fallen apart because of an invention that went haywire. Players must play as Max and Phoebe to make repairs before their parents return, personalized by their own personalities. Fans can also visit Nick.com/thundermans to access videos, quizzes, polls and photo galleries. Additionally, viewers can keep up with the show by liking The Thundermans Facebook page and following The Thundermans Instagram account.

The Thundermans will begin airing on Nickelodeon's international channels in the winter of 2014.

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).

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Nicktoons UK To Debut New CG-Animated Series "Monsters vs. Aliens" On Monday 11th November 2013

UPDATE: Nickelodeon UK has announced that, due to a later schedule change, NickToons UK and Ireland will now start to premiere and show "Monsters vs. Aliens" from Monday 18th November 2013 at 6:00pm! You can read the full news here on NickALive!, plus visit Nick UK's brand new official "Monsters versus Aliens" website here on nick.co.uk!

The online British and Irish TV guide website Digiguide, via NickUKHub, is reporting the aweslime Nickelodeon UK News that Nick UK's animation and action channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, will start to premiere and show Nick and DreamWorks Animation's brand new CG-animated Nicktoon series "Monsters vs. Aliens" from Monday 11th November 2013 at 6:00pm as part of "November 2013 on Nicktoons UK"!


"Monsters vs. Aliens" – Inspired by DreamWorks Animation's 2009 blockbuster feature film ($383 million worldwide gross), this new series follows the further adventures of the beloved monsters -- B.O.B., the gelatinous blob without a brain; Link, the prehistoric fish-man; Dr. Cockroach, the half-man/half-insect mad scientist; and Susan (aka Ginormica), the incredible growing woman — as they learn to adapt to a new world filled with bizarre aliens. This series, which is greenlit for 26 episodes, marks the third partnership between Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation.

You can watch a exclusive sneak peek online streaming video clip from "Monsters vs. Aliens", here on NickALive!.
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Nickelodeon Launches "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" T-Shirt Available Exclusively At Hot Topic

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, and the American retail chain Hot Topic announced in the following press release, from Nickelodeon's Kids and Family Press Site, NickPress.com, the launch of a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" men's t-shirt inspired by the hit digital download video game of the same name! Available exclusively in select Hot Topic stores across the USA and online at HotTopic.com, each t-shirt comes with a code to unlock 'Turtle Power' from the new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" video game. Turtle Power allows players to execute unlimited special attacks against enemies in the game. The partnership marks Nickelodeon's first-ever video game collaboration with a national specialty apparel retailer.

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" is a third-person brawler game set in New York City, taking gamers through articulated, true-to-life environments filled with action-packed adventures as Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Featuring an original hyper-realistic 3D-style, gamers can experience four-player online co-op play while stomping out the Foot Clan and unleashing turtle torment on any foe that gets in their way through: drop-in/drop-out co-op in Story Mode (supports up to four players online and two players locally); challenge mode (single player with leaderboard support); and a retro-themed, side-scrolling
arcade mode (supports up to four players locally). "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows", from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is available now, exclusively for digital download on Xbox Live (XBL) online entertainment network from Microsoft for Xbox 360, and for Windows PC via Steam. It will be available later this year for the PlayStation Network (PSN).

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON LAUNCHES TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES™: OUT OF THE SHADOWS T-SHIRT AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT HOT TOPIC

Each T-shirt Hang Tag Features a Free Unlock Code for the ‘Turtle Power’ Feature in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Video Game

NEW YORK – Oct. 21, 2013 – Nickelodeon and Hot Topic announced today the launch of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows men’s t-shirt inspired by the hit digital download video game. Available exclusively in select Hot Topic stores across the country and online at HotTopic.com, each t-shirt comes with a code to unlock ‘Turtle Power’ from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows game. Turtle Power allows players to execute unlimited special attacks against enemies in the game. This marks Nickelodeon’s first-ever video game collaboration with a national specialty apparel retailer.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is a third-person brawler game set in New York City, taking gamers through articulated, true-to-life environments filled with action-packed adventures as Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Featuring an original hyper-realistic 3D-style, gamers can experience four-player online co-op play while stomping out the Foot Clan and unleashing turtle torment on any foe that gets in their way through: drop-in/drop-out co-op in Story Mode (supports up to four players online and two players locally); challenge mode (single player with leaderboard support); and a retro-themed, side-scrolling arcade mode (supports up to four players locally). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is available now, exclusively for digital download on Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft for Xbox 360, and for Windows PC via Steam. It will be available later this year for the PlayStation®Network.

About Hot Topic

Hot Topic is a mall- and web-based specialty retailer beloved by rebellious and expressive teens for nearly 25 years. Hot Topic offers music and pop culture junkies band-related apparel and accessories, licensed merchandise, and fashion apparel and accessories. Hot Topic operates 630 stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and an online store at hottopic.com. Find Hot Topic on Twitter (twitter.com/hottopic), Facebook (facebook.com/hottopic), YouTube (youtube.com/hottopic) and Instagram (instagram.com/hottopic).

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

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. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B). http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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