Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Nickelodeon Announces Two New Rob Dyrdek-Produced Series: "Crashletes" And "Jagger Eaton's Mega Life"

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via Business Wire:

Nickelodeon Announces Two New Rob Dyrdek-Produced Series

Crashletes, Viral Sports Clip Series, to Be Hosted by New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski

Jagger Eaton's Mega Life is a Docu-Series Starring Teen Skateboard Sensation Eaton

Both Series Executive Produced by Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson of Superjacket Productions

March 02, 2016 05:30 PM Eastern Standard Time


NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon announced today two new sports-themed series from production partners Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson of Superjacket Productions (Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness): Crashletes, a new viral sports clip series hosted by New England Patriots Super Bowl XLIX Champion and Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski; and Jagger Eaton's Mega Life (working title), an action-packed docu-series that follows 15-year-old skateboarding phenom Eaton as he skates around the world and hangs out with his idols. Both series will be in production for 20 episodes each and will premiere later this year.

"Nick has a long history in kid reality beginning with game shows like Double Dare and Legends of the Hidden Temple," said Cyma Zarghami, President, Viacom Kids and Family Group. "Crashletes and Jagger Eaton allow us to connect the audience via real and authentic people and a different kind of storytelling that is fresh and exciting."

"Partnering with Nickelodeon allows me to share my passion for sports and pop culture with kids and families in creative and innovative ways," said Dyrdek. "With Gronk's fun, big personality and Jagger's relatable, youthful insight, Crashletes and Mega Life will resonate with sports fans and kids alike."

Crashletes will feature guest personalities from the worlds of sports and entertainment, along with the funniest, craziest viral sports clips and user-generated content from around the world. As host, Gronkowski will offer funny commentary on the clips, alongside his co-hosts and guest stars. Jagger Eaton's Mega Life follows the adventures of teen skateboarder Eaton as he shows viewers what it's like to spend a day in the shoes of people who are pushing boundaries, living their lives without limits and inspiring others to do the same.

Crashletes and Jagger Eaton's Mega Life are the latest Dyrdek-produced series to join Nickelodeon's lineup. Dyrdek and production partner Nickerson previously created and executive produced the hit animated show Wild Grinders, inspired by Dyrdek's real-life experiences, currently airing in the NickSports TV block on Nicktoons.

Superjacket Productions is an all-media production company formed by Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson in 2013. Building upon the continued success of shows like Rob and Big, Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness, and the comedic cooking competition show, Snack-Off, Superjacket continues to apply their unique comedic sensibility and years of production experience to each new project they take on. Making comedy cool, developing improvised reality sitcoms, and creating fresh takes on proven formats is the signature style of Superjacket. Rob Dyrdek's ten plus years as on-air MTV talent, his integral role as executive producer and creator and his unparalleled experience as an entrepreneur and professional athlete, coupled with Shane's extensive comedy writing and performing background and his fifteen years of producing reality TV, including every Dyrdek series, makes Superjacket one of the most unique and dynamic new production companies in Los Angeles.

Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 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, VIAB).

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Nickelodeon Readies More Than 650 Episodes of New and Returning Series This Season

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via Business Wire:

Nickelodeon Readies More Than 650 Episodes of New and Returning Series This Season

Number-One Kids' Network Announces New Shows, Specials and Events, Plus Slate of Series Putting Real Kids Back on TV

Highlights From Network's Annual Upfront Presentation Include Appearances by Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton, NBA Star Carmelo Anthony, TV Producer Rob Dyrdek and Top-Selling Recording Artist Flo Rida

March 02, 2016 05:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon, at its annual upfront presentation held today at Alice Tully Hall in New York City's Lincoln Center, detailed the plans powering its expanding reach and growing footprint as it heads into the season with more than 650 episodes of new and returning series. Through fostering close relationships with its audience, partners and the creative community, Nick has kept its content pipeline full in every genre, on every screen and in every territory–all contributing to owning the top shows year to date for Kids 2-11 and preschoolers; a significant increase in share; and the number-one position year to date with Kids 2-11 and preschoolers, a standing it had for all of 2015, as well.


"We have worked hard to deepen our relationships with our audience, our partners and the creative community to keep our momentum growing, and we remain unwavering in our mission to put kids first and devote every resource to making the world a more playful place," said Cyma Zarghami, President, Viacom Kids and Family Group.

During today's presentation, Nickelodeon detailed an expanded product offering for its award-winning partner marketing division, Nickelodeon Velocity (formerly Nickelodeon Inside Out Solutions). Nickelodeon Velocity utilizes Nick's creative leadership and iconic intellectual properties to connect partners to kids and families across the brand's ecosystem of multi-platform media destinations, an expansive social footprint, consumer products and on-the-ground experiences. Nickelodeon Velocity can now also offer marketers unprecedented access to the Viacom Velocity Product Group, which is powered by an industry-leading suite of data analysis and social amplification tools. Nickelodeon Velocity's campaigns are designed to put privacy first, are age-appropriate and meet applicable legal requirements.


Cam Newton and Carmelo Anthony at the 2016 Nickelodeon Upfront. (Photo: Business Wire)

Also, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton took the stage to detail his new series, All In with Cam Newton, where he works with real kids to help make their dreams come true. Rob Dyrdek made a special appearance to talk about two new series he is producing for Nick: Crashletes, a viral sports clip series hosted by New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski; and Jagger Eaton's Mega Life (working title), a docu-series that follows the 15-year-old skateboarding phenom as he skates around the world and hangs out with his idols.

Nickelodeon's upfront presentation was also punctuated with a special appearance from New York Knicks power forward, Carmelo Anthony–who was on hand to tout his new TMNT x Melo collaboration, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-branded capsule collection of boys' apparel and accessories launching in all Macy's stores in May. In a surprise finale, top-selling artist Flo Rida closed with a performance of his latest hit single, "My House."


Following are details of Nickelodeon's 2016 content pipeline:

PRESCHOOL

Nickelodeon is the number-one network for preschoolers year to date, a position it also held for all of 2015. The net currently owns the top five preschool series on all TV, led by PAW Patrol and Blaze and the Monster Machines. Joining Nick's preschool lineup are the following new series announced today:

* Rusty Rivets, picked up for 26 episodes, follows the animated adventures of Rusty as he invents his way out of jams by repurposing parts and objects into the wildest, coolest contraptions ever. The series embodies the principles of the maker movement, while exposing preschoolers to concepts found in science, technology and engineering. Rusty Rivets is created and co-produced by Spin Master Entertainment (PAW Patrol), and slated to premiere later this year.

* Sunny Day, picked up for 40 episodes, follows Sunny, the best hairstylist in her town and a natural leader who believes that every problem can be solved with determination and a little creativity. Created and produced by Silvergate Media (Peter Rabbit), Sunny Day features themes that teach preschoolers about community involvement and self-confidence.

Nick will also air new episodes of returning hit preschool series Shimmer and Shine, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Mutt & Stuff, PAW Patrol, Wallykazam! and Dora and Friends: Into the City!

ANIMATION

Nickelodeon, the number-one network for Kids 2-11 year to date, currently owns the top animated series on all TV. Today, the net announced the renewals of animated hit series: SpongeBob SquarePants, for seasons 10 and 11; and the second season pickups of Harvey Beaks and Pig Goat Banana Cricket.


Pinky Malinky from Nickelodeon's new animated series Pinky Malinky. (Graphic: Business Wire)

As previously announced, Nickelodeon's slate of new animated series on deck are:

* The Loud House, picked up for 26 episodes, is the first series to be greenlit out of Nickelodeon's Animated Shorts Program and is inspired by first-time creator Chris Savino's (Rocko's Modern Life, The Powerpuff Girls) chaotic life growing up in a huge household.

* Bunsen is a Beast!, picked up for 20 episodes, is an original animated comedy created and executive produced by animation veteran Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents). The series follows the adventures of Bunsen, the first beast to attend a human grade school, and his best friend and classmate Mikey, who guides Bunsen through the ups and downs of life as a human.

* Mysticons, picked up for 40 episodes, is a half-hour, action series about four girls who transform into legendary warriors and band together to save their realm from an evil queen, Necrafa. Mysticons is licensed by Nelvana.

* Welcome to the Wayne, picked up for 20 episodes, marks Nick's first digital short-form series to be greenlit for television. The series follows the comedic adventures of two 10-year-old boys exploring the crazy, unpredictable world of their New York City apartment building The Wayne. Welcome to the Wayne is created and written by Emmy Award-winning writer and composer Billy Lopez (The Wonder Pets!, Phineas and Ferb).

* Pinky Malinky, picked up for 20 episodes, is a mockumentary series following the everyday life of Pinky Malinky, an infectiously positive hot dog living in a human world. Pinky's experiences will be shared across social media and Nick's digital platforms. The series is co-created and co-executive produced by Chris Garbutt and Rikke Asbjoern (The Amazing World of Gumball), and executive produced by Scott Kreamer (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness).

Nick will also air new episodes of returning animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Fairly OddParents and ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks.

LIVE-ACTION

Nickelodeon currently owns the top live-action series with Kids 2-11 on all TV, led by Game Shakers. The net announced today the renewal of the two series from hitmaker Dan Schneider: Henry Danger, for season three; and Game Shakers, for season two. Additionally, Nick has picked up another live-action hit The Thundermans for season four.

Joining Nick's live-action lineup are the following new series announced today:

* Jagger Eaton's Mega Life (working title), picked up for 20 episodes, is an action-packed docu-series that follows 15-year-old skateboarder Jagger Eaton as he skates the world and hangs out with his inspiring idols. Jagger Eaton's Mega Life, executive produced by Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson of Superjacket Productions (Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness), will begin production this spring.

* New England Patriots Super Bowl XLIX Champion and Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski will host the previously announced Crashletes, a 20-episode viral sports clip series featuring guest personalities from the worlds of sports and entertainment, along with the funniest, craziest clips and user-generated content. The series is executive produced by Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson of Superjacket Productions.

* Ride, picked up for 20 episodes, follows the adventures of Katherine "Kit" Bridges who relocates to England with her dad who is joining the faculty at Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. Shot in Canada and Ireland, Ride will be produced by Canada's Breakthrough Entertainment and Buccaneer Media in the United Kingdom.

* The Other Kingdom, picked up for 20 episodes, follows fairy Princess Astral who takes human form and enters the mortal world for 90 days. The series is created and executive produced by Thomas W. Lynch and produced by DHX Media. Steven DeNure and Anne Loi of DHX Media also serve as executive producers.

As previously announced, Nickelodeon's slate of new live-action series on deck are:


The cast of Nickelodeon's new live-action series, School of Rock. (Photo: Business Wire)

* School of Rock, picked up for 12 episodes and produced with Paramount Television, follows a group of rule-abiding students who learn to take risks and reach new heights thanks to their substitute teacher, a down-on-his-luck musician who uses the language of rock 'n' roll to inspire his class to form a secret band. School of Rock is developed by Jim and Steve Armogida (Crash & Bernstein, Grounded for Life), who also serve as executive producers with Jay Kogen (The Simpsons, Henry Danger). The 2003 movie of the same name was written by Mike White. Its director Richard Linklater and producer Scott Rudin serve as series executive producers, along with Eli Bush (The Newsroom, Ex Machina).

* All In with Cam Newton (formerly announced as working title I Wanna Be), picked up for 20 episodes and hosted by Carolina Panthers quarterback and 2016 NFL MVP Cam Newton, takes real kids on the ride of their lives to help make their dreams come true. All In with Cam Newton is produced by Magical Elves with Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz and Newton serving as executive producers.

* The Dudas (working title, formerly announced as Homeroom), picked up for six episodes, follows brothers Sam and Tyler Duda–polar opposites whose worlds are turned upside down after Sam skips a grade and joins his brother in 7th grade homeroom. The show is created and executive produced by Kevin Jakubowski. Sharla Sumpter Bridgett also serves as an executive producer.

* The Ludwigs follows the adventures of five foster children who are on a quest to find out what happened to their foster parents after they mysteriously disappear. Filled with comedy, mystery and adventure, the kids must keep up appearances that everything's fine at home and fend off the Ludwigs' greedy and duplicitous heirs. This new project will yield two new series: an English-language, globally commissioned production titled The Ludwigs (20 episodes); and De Ludwigs (20 episodes), a Dutch-language production commissioned by Nickelodeon Netherlands. Both series are produced by Blooming Media and are filmed in Amsterdam.

* I Am Frankie (working title), picked up for 20 episodes, follows the comedic and dramatic adventures of teenager Frankie who has a very big secret–she's actually an experimental android who must hide her true identity or risk being powered down forever. I Am Frankie is produced in partnership with Nickelodeon Latin America and will be shot in the new Viacom International Studios in Miami, Fla.

Nickelodeon will also air new episodes of returning live-action series Bella and the Bulldogs and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.

TV MOVIES, LIVE EVENTS AND SPECIALS

Nickelodeon's marquee live TV events, movies and specials like Kids' Choice Awards, Kids' Choice Sports and HALO Awards rank consistently among the top telecasts among Kids 2-11. All three TV events will return again this season, along with holiday specials including Ho Ho Holiday Special, which delivered almost 3 million total viewers last year. Also, joining Nickelodeon's lineup are the following new TV movies:

* Lost in the West is a three-part original TV movie that follows two teenage stepbrothers, Chip and Dave, who get transported back in time to 1885 after one of them accidentally invents a time machine. They soon become entangled in a crazy Wild West adventure as they fight off evil outlaws, avoid changing the future and try to make it back to the present. Lost in the West is produced by Galdo Media and directed by Carlos Gonzalez (Big Time Rush).

* Albert, Nickelodeon's first original animated TV movie, is the sweet story of a tiny Douglas fir tree named Albert who loves Christmas more than anyone, but whose miniature size has kept him inside the plant nursery year after year. Joined by his two best friends, a fun-loving palm tree and a rambunctious weed, Albert treks across the country to live his dream of becoming the world's most famous Christmas tree. Max Lang (The Gruffalo) is set to direct, with Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb (The Adventures of Pete & Pete) executive producing.

* Hey Arnold!, a two-part animated TV movie written and executive produced by the series' original creator Craig Bartlett, will pick up where the original series ended and resolve unanswered questions and plotlines, including Arnold finally getting answers about the whereabouts of his missing parents.

* Legends of the Hidden Temple is a new action-adventure movie drawing from the iconic game show's premise of kids competing to retrieve artifacts from a mysterious Mayan temple. The new TV movie version will follow three siblings who find themselves immersed in a real-life mission that they must complete in order to escape alive. Legends of the Hidden Temple is executive produced by Scott McAboy and Jessica Rhoades, and produced by Amy Sydorick. The TV movie is directed by Joe Menendez (From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series) and written by Jonny Umansky & Zach Hyatt, and Alex Reid.

Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 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, VIAB).

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Nickelodeon Announces More Than 650 Episodes Of New And Returning Series For 2016/2017!

Nickelodeon today announced more than 650 episodes of new and returning series Nickelodeon Upfront 2016! Here's the complete line-up:


Preschool

Joining Nick’s preschool lineup are the following new series announced today:

Rusty Rivets, picked up for 26 episodes, follows the animated adventures of Rusty as he invents his way out of jams by repurposing parts and objects into the wildest, coolest contraptions ever. Rusty Rivets is created and co-produced by Spin Master Entertainment (PAW Patrol), and slated to premiere later this year.

Sunny Day, picked up for 40 episodes, follows Sunny, the best hairstylist in her town and a natural leader who believes that every problem can be solved with determination and a little creativity. Created and produced by Silvergate Media (Peter Rabbit).

Nick will also air new episodes of returning hit preschool series Shimmer and Shine, Blaze And The Monster Machines, Mutt & Stuff, PAW Patrol, Wallykazam! and Dora And Friends: Into the City!

Animation

Nickelodeon announced the renewals of SpongeBob SquarePants for seasons 10 and 11; and the second season pickups of Harvey Beaks and Pig Goat Banana Cricket.

New animated series on deck are:

The Loud House, picked up for 26 episodes, is inspired by first-time creator Chris Savino's (Rocko's Modern Life, The Powerpuff Girls) chaotic life growing up in a huge household.

Bunsen Is A Beast!, picked up for 20 episodes, is an original animated comedy created and executive produced by animation veteran Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents). The series follows the adventures of Bunsen, the first beast to attend a human grade school, and his best friend and classmate Mikey, who guides Bunsen through the ups and downs of life as a human.

Mysticons, picked up for 40 episodes, is a half-hour action series about four girls who transform into legendary warriors and band together to save their realm from an evil queen, Necrafa. Mysticons is licensed by Nelvana.

Welcome To The Wayne, picked up for 20 episodes, marks Nick's first digital short-form series to be greenlit for television. It follows the comedic adventures of two 10-year-old boys exploring the crazy, unpredictable world of their New York City apartment building The Wayne. Welcome to the Wayne is created and written by Emmy Award-winning writer and composer Billy Lopez (The Wonder Pets!, Phineas And Ferb).

Pinky Malinky, picked up for 20 episodes, is a mockumentary series following the everyday life of Pinky Malinky, an infectiously positive hot dog living in a human world. Pinky’s experiences will be shared across social media and Nick’s digital platforms. The series is co-created and co-executive produced by Chris Garbutt and Rikke Asbjoern (The Amazing World of Gumball), and executive produced by Scott Kreamer (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness).

Nick will also air new episodes of returning animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Fairly OddParents and ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks.

Live Action

The net announced today the renewal of the two series from hitmaker Dan Schneider: Henry Danger, for season three; and Game Shakers, for season two. Additionally, Nick has picked up another live-action hit The Thundermans for season four. Joining Nick's live-action lineup along with the two mentioned earlier are the following new series announced today:

Ride, picked up for 20 episodes, follows the adventures of Katherine “Kit” Bridges who relocates to England with her dad who is joining the faculty at Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. Shot in Canada and Ireland, Ride will be produced by Canada’s Breakthrough Entertainment and Buccaneer Media in the United Kingdom.

The Other Kingdom, picked up for 20 episodes, follows fairy Princess Astral who takes human form and enters the mortal world for 90 days. The series is created and executive produced by Thomas W. Lynch and produced by DHX Media. Steven DeNure and Anne Loi of DHX Media also serve as executive producers.

As previously announced, Nickelodeon’s slate of new live-action series on deck are:

School of Rock, picked up for 12 episodes and produced with Paramount Television, is developed by Jim and Steve Armogida (Crash & Bernstein, Grounded For Life), who also serve as executive producers with Jay Kogen (The Simpsons, Henry Danger). The 2003 movie of the same name was written by Mike White. Its director Richard Linklater and producer Scott Rudin serve as series executive producers, along with Eli Bush (The Newsroom, Ex Machina).

All In With Cam Newton (formerly announced as working title I Wanna Be), picked up for 20 episodes and hosted by Carolina Panthers quarterback and 2016 NFL MVP Cam Newton, takes real kids on the ride of their lives to help make their dreams come true. It is produced by Magical Elves with Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz and Newton serving as executive producers.

The Dudas (working title, formerly announced as Homeroom), picked up for six episodes, follows brothers Sam and Tyler Duda -– polar opposites whose worlds are turned upside down after Sam skips a grade and joins his brother in 7th grade homeroom. The show is created and executive produced by Kevin Jakubowski. nSharla Sumpter Bridgett also serves as an executive producer.

The Ludwigs follows the adventures of five foster children on a quest to find out what happened to their foster parents after they mysteriously disappear. This new project will yield two new series: an English-language, globally commissioned production titled The Ludwigs (20 episodes); and De Ludwigs (20 episodes), a Dutch-language production commissioned by Nickelodeon Netherlands. Both series are produced by Blooming Media and are filmed in Amsterdam.

I Am Frankie (working title), picked up for 20 episodes, follows the comedic and dramatic adventures of teenager Frankie, who has a very big secret -– she’s actually an experimental android who must hide her true identity or risk being powered down forever. Produced in partnership with Nickelodeon Latin America and shot eat the new Viacom International Studios in Miami, Fla.

Nickelodeon will also air new episodes of returning live-action series Bella And The Bulldogs and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.

TV movies, Live Events and Specials

Lost In The West is a three-part original TV movie that follows two teenage stepbrothers, Chip and Dave, who get transported back in time to 1885 after one of them accidentally invents a time machine. Produced by Galdo Media and directed by Carlos Gonzalez (Big Time Rush).

Albert, Nickelodeon’s first original animated TV movie, is the sweet story of a tiny Douglas fir tree named Albert who loves Christmas more than anyone, but whose miniature size has kept him inside the plant nursery year after year. Max Lang (The Gruffalo) is set to direct, with Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb (The Adventures of Pete & Pete) executive producing.

Hey Arnold!, a two-part animated TV movie written and executive produced by the series’ original creator Craig Bartlett, will pick up where the original series ended and resolve unanswered questions and plotlines, including Arnold finally getting answers about the whereabouts of his missing parents.

Legends of the Hidden Temple is a new action-adventure movie drawing from the iconic game show’s premise of kids competing to retrieve artifacts from a mysterious Mayan temple. Executive produced by Scott McAboy and Jessica Rhoades, and produced by Amy Sydorick. The TV movie is directed by Joe Menendez (From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series) and written by Jonny Umansky & Zach Hyatt and Alex Reid.

Via Deadline
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Rob Gronkowski has been named host of the new Nickelodeon show 'Crashletes'. Find out what the show is all about, why he invited all his family to join him on the show and what it was like growing up as a Gronkowski.

Nickelodeon Greenlights New Show "Jagger Eaton's Mega Life"

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, will introduce new series with football stars Cam Newton and Rob Gronkowski and broaden its mix of offerings as it deals with increased competition and changes in how children watch television programs, reports the Associated Press!


Newton, the Carolina Panthers quarterback and reigning NFL MVP, will host "All In" (formally titled "I Wanna Be"), a brand-new series where he will take kids on dream-fulfilling journeys. Gronkowski, of the New England Patriots, will be the face of "Crashletes", introducing popular clips of sports action. Nickelodeon presented its upcoming programming ideas to a meeting of advertisers at Nickelodeon Upfront 2016 on Wednesday 2nd March 2016.

Another new series, "Jagger Eaton's Mega Life," will follow the 15-year-old skateboard star as he meets people around the world. Nick is also looking to expand "The HALO Effect," Nickelodeon's pro-social docu-series that profiles young activists.

It's part of Nick's shift away from a heavy emphasis in animation to different formats, including a focus on real kids. One of the network's most popular new shows, "Paradise Run," is like a youthful version of "The Amazing Race," said Cyma Zarghami, President, Viacom Kids and Family Group.

This has been a rough stretch for Nick. The network's average viewership of nearly 2.5 million people in early 2011 was cut almost in half to 1.3 million in 2015, with an accompanying loss in advertising revenue. Riding high with "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Dora the Explorer" and "iCarly" at the beginning of the decade, Nick had little else when these shows began showing age.

At the same time, children started to migrated to tablets, smartphones and other ways to watch what they wanted when they wanted. Streaming services like Netflix have become a boon to parents, and they are increasing their production of family-oriented series. PBS also announced last month that it is launching a 24-hour network of kids' programming.

"Kids are growing up with a plethora of channels and outlets to choose from," said Billie Gold, vice president and director of program research at Carat USA.

Nick is making its programming available through various formats, and the network feels comfortable it has a full pipeline of shows for the first time in many years, Zarghami said. Whatever the means of distribution, it's most important to make shows people want to watch, she said.

"Hits are hits everywhere, and you can show a hit across multiple platforms and you'll find it floating to the top," she said.

The idea of broadening Nick to have programming of different forms in essence returns Nickelodeon to what it used to be, she said.

One advantage Nick may soon be able to press is that kids who grew up on the network are now nostalgic for it or are becoming parents themselves. In 2015, Nickelodeon launched "The Splat," a block of nostalgia-based programming online and on TV geared to millennials - an idea that some of the network's interns developed five years ago.

"We couldn't be in a stronger position at this particular moment," Zarghami said.

Nick has shown an ever-so-slight uptick in its ratings this year so far. Still, there's no underestimating the challenge it faces in appealing to a demographic that considers streaming something on a tablet just as natural as sitting in front of a TV.

"It's a tough road ahead as young eyeballs will most definitely continue to migrate to other platforms on their own time schedule," Gold said. "Nickelodeon still has a very strong kids' brand and its future likes in its ability to reach these viewers across these various platforms."
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Nickelodeon International Acquires Rights To Animated Short Form Series "Chop Chop Ninja Challenge"

Nickelodeon International has acquired the pay-TV and non-exclusive Video on Demand (VOD) rights to the mobile-based, non-verbal animated comedy series Chop Chop Ninja Challenge (40 x 1.5-minute episodes) from the series' Barcelona-based distributor GoldBee, and will air the programme on its channels across the UK and continental Europe, Russia, Central Europe, Turkey, Israel, South East Asia and Africa!


In a second deal, one of China's largest digital platforms, iQIYI, has secured the non-exclusive SVOD rights to the series, which generated more than 10 million views in its first two weeks on the platform.

Chop Chop Ninja Challenge is a all-new non-verbal short-form slapstick series based on the bestselling Chop Chop mobile game franchise from developer Gamerizon Studio that has generated more than 19 million downloads on the Apple App Store, with the top three markets being Canada, China and the US.


The series follows each of the four main characters from the hit app - Iro, Jo, Tetsuo and Neeko - as they compete in individual challenges that test their skills. Each character is given 10 challenges, and have 3 tries to complete the challenge, with each try upping the ante, but they fail miserably in comedic ways every time.

Commissioned by Teletoon in Canada, Chop Chop Ninja Challenge is a co-production from Montreal-based companies Sardine Productions and Gamerizon.

The series is also supported by two online games that launched on Teletoon Canada's website in Autumn/Fall 2015.


GoldBee, under MD Christophe Goldberger, holds the international distribution rights for the property (excluding Iberia and Latin America).

A full 52x11mins series is also in development with Teletoon in Canada, and the shorts premiere on the channel this Fall.

Sources: Kidscreen, C21 Media, Playback, TBI Vision.
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Nicktoons USA To Premiere "Max & Shred" Season Two On Monday 21st March 2016

Nick & More is reporting the exciting news in a Tweet on their official Twitter profile page, @NickAndMore, that Nickelodeon USA's animation and action channel, Nicktoons USA, will start to premiere and show brand-new episodes from the all-new second season of Nickelodeon and Breakthrough Entertainment's hit live-action buddy-comedy series "Max & Shred" every Monday to Thursday at 6:00pm ET/PT from Monday 21st March 2016!


The internationally successful buddy comedy chronicles the hilarious and unlikely friendship between Max Asher played by Jonny Gray, ("Annedroids", "Paranormal Witness 3"), a celebrity snowboarder, and Alvin "Shred" Ackerman played by Jake Goodman ("Life with Boys", "Saving Hope"), a science whiz-kid, who become roommates and instant "bros" when Max moves to Colorado to train for the Winter Cup. The show centres on the boys' odd couple relationship as they help and hinder each other through the trials of teenage life. Returning also for a second season are Emilia McCarthy ("Zapped", "Hemlock Grove") as Alvin's driven older sister Abby, and Saara Chaudry ("DeGrassi", "Isabelle Dances into the Spotlight") as Howie, Alvin's super smart eight-year-old protégé.


"Max & Shred" is executive produced by George Doty IV, whose extensive writing credits include the hit Nickelodeon live-action series "iCarly", "Victorious", and the beloved buddy-comedy "Drake & Josh". Doty also served as story editor on the iconic animated series "Scooby Doo". Additional executive producers for "Max & Shred" include Breakthrough Entertainment's Joan Lambur, Ira Levy, Peter Williamson, Nat Abraham and Michael McGuigan. YTV executives are Jocelyn Hamilton, Vice President, Programming and Jaime Piekarz, Director, Content, Corus Kids. Nickelodeon Executives are Bronwen O'Keefe, Senior Vice President, Content Strategy and Zuri Rice, Vice President, Development and Production, East Coast.

"Max & Shred" season two is currently rolling out on Nickelodeon channels worldwide.

Original source: ToonZone Forums member NickDisneyCartoo.
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