Thursday, November 16, 2017

'PAW Patrol' & 'Shimmer And Shine' Stars Arrive In Lagos For Nickelodeon Africa's NickFest Nigeria 2017

Rubble and Skye from Paw Patrol and Shimmer and Shine have just arrived Lagos in time for Nickelodeon Africa's fun-filled children’s festival, NickFest Nigeria! Nickelodeon's NickFest Nigeria, in partnership with Maltina will feature lots of fun games and activities for kids and families.


Hosted by IK Osakioduwa and Emmanuela of Mark Angel Comedy, Nickelodeon will be holding NickFest, Africa's biggest family-centric festival, in Nigeria for the first time ever at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November 2017.

Kids will get to meet some of Nickelodeon’s superstars, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora and Friends, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Chase, Marshall, Rubble and Skye from Paw Patrol, and Shimmer and Shine

Nigeria's first-ever NickFest will be hosted by IK Osakioduwa and Emmanuela of Mark Angel Comedy. Parents and other adults are also not left out as A-list musicians such as Yemi Alade, Davido, Simi and Mr. Eazi, will be performing live.


The Celebrity Slime Challenge where popular personalities get slimed green in an effort to raise awareness and funds for The North East Children's Trust project. Children and parents also have the opportunity to join the slime dunk at the Slime Zone.

The two day NickFest is open to preschoolers, primary school goers, tween, teens and everyone in general.

Tickets to NickFest Nigeria 2017 are available to purchase now on afritickets.com. For more information about NickFest Nigeria 2017, visit nickelodeonafrica.com/nickfest or call +2348162295449, +2348126228010.

Join Nickelodeon on Twitter @NickAfrica and on Instagram @Nickelodeon_Africa, or like Nickelodeon on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NickelodeonAfrica. To join the conversation about NickFest Nigeria 2017, please use the hashtags #NickFestNG & #NickFestWithMaltina.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Africa To Premiere 'Tiny Christmas' On Sunday 24th December 2017!

Original source: Bella Naija

Also, from Nigerian Entertainment Today:

Nickfest Is Here! Meet Your Hosts, IK And Emmanuella!!

For the first time ever, Nickelodeon’s world famous, Nickfest is in Nigeria!

The family-fun festival will hold for 2 days at The Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos between November 18 & 19, 2017.

Hosting the show are radio and TV personality, IKponmwosa Osakioduwa and child-comedian, Emmanuella of Mark Angel Comedy.

Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa popularly known as IK is a Nigerian radio and television on air personality who is best known for his work on Big Brother amongst other world class shows. The 38-year-old father of two will be bringing his energetic character to Nickfest to add some excitement to the day.

Joining him is the internet’s favourite child-comedian, Emmanuella of Mark Angel Comedy. Emmanuella Samuel is one member of world-renowned comedy trio – Mark Angel Comedy, a group that has over the years, earned a large fan-base on the Internet and beyond with its comedy skits which have been viewed over 800,000,000 times on Facebook, YouTube & Instagram alone.

Adding even more excitement to the lineup are some of Nickelodeon’s superstars including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora and Friends, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Chase, Marshall, Rubble & Skye from Paw Patrol, Shimmer & Shine and a number of a-list artistes who are set to treat parents and children to an experience of a lifetime.

Tickets are still being sold on www.afritickets.com. You too can join in on the fun this weekend.

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Henry Danger Joins Forces With The Game Shakers In New Global App, 'Henry Danger: Crime Warp' | Nickelodeon

The Game Shakers & Henry Danger have joined forces to bring you the brand-new Henry Danger: Crime Warp game!


In Henry Danger: Crime Warp, the Time Jerker and his evil allies have escaped through time. Collect mad coinage as you slide, jump, dive and punch giant popcorn monsters, in this non-stop dash to stop them!

Features:

- Play a REAL game from Nickelodeon's hit tv shows: GAME SHAKERS and HENRY DANGER!

- Swipe your finger to jump, slide, and punch nonstop through time!

- Unlock new levels as you go!

- Warp through 5 worlds to beat Swellview's most notorious bad guys!

- Power up as Kid Danger or Captain Man!

- Collecting coins and upgrading gear feels goooood!

Henry Danger: Crime Warp is available globally on iOS devices via the Apple App Store and on Android devices via the Google Play store. So what are you waiting for? Download the Crime Warp app on your phone or tablet today!

Henry Danger: Crime Warp is developed by Ontario, Canada-based video game and interactive media development studio Snowed In Studios, and is launching worldwide in 46 languages.

Nickelodeon USA To Premiere New Holiday Movie 'Tiny Christmas' On Saturday 2nd December 2017 | Sneak Peek **Update (11/16): Added TX Time & New Stills**

AOL's Build Series has announced the exciting news in a super interview with Nickelodeon star Lizzy Greene that Nickelodeon USA will premiere Tiny Christmas, the networks brand-new Original Movie starring Lizzy (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn) and Riele Downs (Henry Danger) which puts a tiny spin on the year’s biggest holiday, on Saturday 2nd December 2017 at 8:00pm ET/PT! Check out a first-look at the movie, along with Build Series' fantastic interview with Lizzy, in which she talks about filming Tiny Christmas, and reveals that when Nickelodeon was casting for Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, they originally wanted 13-year-old actors for the roles, below!:



Lizzy Greene Chats About Nickelodeon's "Tiny Christmas"

Nickelodeon's "Tiny Christmas" puts a tiny spin on the year’s biggest holiday as two cousins (Riele Downs and Lizzy Greene ) who get accidentally shrunken must comically work together and overcome massive obstacles to set themselves right and make Christmas magic happen! Greene swings by the BUILD Studio to tell us about the movie.


In Nickelodeon's brand-new holiday TV movie Tiny Christmas, it is Christmas Eve, and a clumsy elf accidentally shrinks down two cousins into miniature sizes! The kids are then scooped up into Santa's sack and dropped off across the street at their neighbour's house. In order to make it home for Christmas (just one house away!), the tiny kids must comically work together and overcome holiday hazards to set themselves right and make Christmas magic happen! But, will the tiny kids get home on time?


Tiny Christmas stars Riele Downs from Henry Danger and Lizzy Greene from Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. Matty Finochio will also star in the movie as Chill the Elf.


Update: Below is Nickelodeon's official description for Tiny Christmas:

"On Christmas Eve, a clumsy elf accidentally shrinks down two kids into mini-size. The kids are scooped up into Santa’s sack and dropped off across the street at crotchety old Mrs. Findlay’s house. In order to make it home for Christmas (just one house away!), the tiny kids have to work together to scale huge Christmas trees, swing from tinsel, eat their way through advent calendars, roll in a wrapping paper tube, and navigate other holiday hazards, all while being chased by Mrs. Findlay’s evil cat, Tinselpaws!"



Based on a script written by screenwriting team Brian Sawyer & Gregg Rossen, Tiny Christmas was filmed in Canada, including in Langley in British Columbia, earlier this year, and is produced by Two 4 The Money Media. The movie is directed by Jon R. Rosenbaum, and executive produced by Michael McGahey (Vice President, Series at MarVista Entertainment). Nickelodeon acquired the script from Brian & Gregg in September 2015. Jordan Cassidy serves as the on-set Dresser for the film, and TINK serves as production designer on the Nickelodeon MOW.

Lizzy Greene Reflects On Her Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Audition:



Lizzy Greene, star of Nickelodeon’s Tiny Christmas, reminisces about her audition for Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand To Premiere 'Tiny Christmas' On Friday 19th December 2017!

Originally published: Tuesday, November 07, 2017.

Additional source: EW.com.
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Nickelodeon Germany To Premiere 'Sorgenfresser', New Series Inspired By The 'Worry Eaters', On Saturday 2nd December 2017

They are striped, cuddly, and their favourite food is children's worries: The 'Worry Eaters' are small stuffed animals who have zippers as mouths, and are now a important part of children's bedrooms. From December, Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland) and Hahn Film AG bring the cuddly companions to life in a brand-new show, Worry Eaters! Locally titled Sorgenfresser, Nickelodeon Deutschland will host the world premiere of the brand-new CG-animated series Worry Eaters (52 x 11') on Saturday 2nd December 2017 at 09:40 Uhr!


What if your plush toy was alive and could help you through your troublesome times? Saggo and his friends – a chaotic, yet lovable bunch of Worry Eaters – juggle their lives between two realms: The human world, where they happily chew up the worries of their protégés; and DADA-Land, where they experience fun adventures of their own special kind.


Invented and made famous by Gerhard Hahn, 'Worry Eaters' is more than just a gimmick. Even the youngest kids can sometimes carry big worries - whether it's because of a fight they've had with a sibling, the fear of their next big math test, or stage fright before a big school performance.

When children confide in their Worry Eater, they take their human friends with them into their world, DADA-Land: a weird, brightly coloured world where children can forget their worry's for a moment as they plunge into their next adventure with their Worry Eater. There are plenty of Worry Eater's in DADA-Land, and things have not always gone to plan. Even the Worry Eaters sometimes have problems and fears. The stories of Saggo, Pomm, Flint & Co. show children that it is normal to worry about things and to be afraid. Lovingly and playful, the Worry Eaters help kids to get to the bottom of their problems, and suggest solutions on how best to solve their problems.


Worry Eaters is co-produced by by Nickelodeon and Hahn Film.

Following the shows world debut, Sorgenfresser will continue to air regularly Saturdays at 09:40 Uhr, Sundays at 09:45 Uhr, and weekdays at 05:45 Uhr and 11:00 Uhr.

Nickelodeon Austria (Österreich) and Nickelodeon Switzerland (Schweiz) will also start to premiere and show Die Sorgenfresser on Sunday 3rd December 2017, and will air the series Sundays at 08:40 Uhr, weekdays at 07:35 Uhr, and Saturdays at 08:40 Uhr.

More information about the Worry Eaters can be found on Sorgenfresser.com (available in German, English, French, Hungarian, Italian and Dutch).

Below is Nickelodeon Deutschland's official press release announcing the exciting news, via Nick Pressecenter:

Kindersender Nick sichert sich die 'Sorgenfresser' – TV-Serie ab Dezember exklusiv bei Nick


Premiere der Animations-Serie am 2. Dezember bei Nick // Co-Produktion von Nick und Hahn-Film


Berlin, 15. November 2017 – Sie sind gestreift, kuschelig und ihre Leibspeise sind Sorgen: Die 'Sorgenfresser', die kleinen Plüschtiere mit einem Reißverschluss als Mund, sind mittlerweile aus den Kinderzimmern nicht mehr wegzudenken. Ab Dezember erwecken der Kindersender Nick und Hahn Film die knuffigen Wegbegleiter zum Leben und zeigen die 'Sorgenfresser' erstmals als Weltpremiere im Fernsehen. Erstausstrahlung der Animations-Serie ist der 2. Dezember um 9:40 Uhr.

Gerhard Hahn, der die kleinen Plüschfreunde erfunden hat und berühmt machte, bringt seine Kreation nun für Nick auf die Bildschirme der Kinder. Die Animations-Serie entsteht in einer Co-Produktion von Nickelodeon und Hahn Film.

Das pädagogische Konzept der 'Sorgenfresser' ist dabei mehr als nur Spielerei. Auch die Kleinsten können manchmal schon große Sorgen mit sich herum tragen – ob es der Streit mit dem großen Bruder ist, die Angst vor dem nächsten Mathe-Test oder das Lampenfieber vor der großen Schulaufführung. Wenn sich die Kinder ihren Sorgenfressern anvertrauen, nehmen sie ihre menschlichen Freunde mit in ihre Welt – das kuriose, bunte und fantastische DADA-Land: Hier dürfen die Kinder ihre Sorgen für einen Moment vergessen, wenn sie sich gemeinsam mit den Sorgenfressern ins nächste Abenteuer stürzen. Denn davon gibt es jede Menge in DADA-Land – und längst läuft auch dort nicht immer alles nach Plan. Auch die Sorgenfresser haben manchmal Probleme und Ängste. Die Geschichten von Saggo, Pomm, Flint & Co. zeigen den Kindern, dass es ganz normal ist, sich manchmal zu sorgen oder gar zu fürchten. Liebevoll und spielerisch wird den Sorgen und Nöten auf den Grund gegangen und Anregungen für eine Lösung gefunden.

„Die 'Sorgenfresser' haben bereits in Plüschform mit einer einfühlsamen und pädagogisch wertvollen Idee eine überragende Erfolgsgeschichte geschrieben. Gemeinsam mit Hahn-Film freuen wir uns nun ungemein, die entstandene Welt der 'Sorgenfresser' ins Fernsehen zu bringen und so unser Programm um ein ganz besonderes Highlight für Schul- und Vorschulkinder zu erweitern,“ so Steffen Kottkamp, Brand Director Kids & Family bei Viacom International Media Networks.

„Nachdem ich vor vielen Jahren die 'Sorgenfresser' als TV-Serienfiguren entwickelt hatte, sind wir vom Erfolg der Plüschpuppen überrascht worden noch bevor es die TV-Serie gab. Doch jetzt endlich finden die 'Sorgenfresser' den Weg in ihr ursprüngliches Ziel. Wir sind sehr froh, hierfür mit Nick den richtigen Partner gefunden zu haben,“ so Gerhard Hahn, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Hahn Film AG und Schöpfer der 'Sorgenfresser'.

Nick zeigt die 'Sorgenfresser' als Weltpremiere am 2. Dezember um 9:40 Uhr.

Über Hahn-Film
Hahn Film wurde 1980 gegründet und gilt als eines der kreativsten Animationsfilmstudios Europas. Alleiniger Inhaber und Vorstandsvorsitzender ist der Animationsfilm-Regisseur, Produzent, Drehbuch- und Kinderbuch-Autor Gerhard Hahn. Unter der Regie von Gerhard Hahn entstanden unter anderem die Kinoerfolge “Werner – Beinhart”, “Werner – Volles Rooäää!!!” und “Asterix in Amerika” sowie die international erfolgreichen TV-Serien “Bibi Blocksberg”, “Benjamin Blümchen”, “Urmel”, “Renaade”,“Simsalagrimm”, „Die Schule der kleinen Vampire“ und „Mia and me – Abenteuer in Centopia“.

Über Nick:

Nick ist ein weltweit ausstrahlender Kindersender und die Heimat einiger der beliebtesten Kinderserien derzeit, darunter 'SpongeBob Schwammkopf', 'Die Thundermans', 'Henry Danger' und die 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'. Besonderes Programm-Highlight sind die jährlich stattfindenden 'Nickelodeon Kids‘ Choice Awards', eine starbesetzte Show, in der Kinder weltweit über die Preisträger abstimmen. Nick gehört zu der Viacom International Media Networks GmbH. Zu Nick gehören neben dem abwechslungsreichen Fernsehangebot für Kinder außerdem der Bereich Consumer Products, Online- und Freizeitangebote sowie Publishing-Produkte. Die Eigenproduktionen 'Het Huis Anubis' / 'Das Haus Anubis', 'Hotel 13', 'Nickelodeon Alaaarm' und 'Spotlight' runden das Angebot von Nick ab.

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Über Viacom International Media Networks Germany Switzerland Austria (VIMN GSA)

Viacom International Media Networks GSA gehört zum globalen Medienunternehmen Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) und agiert in den deutschsprachigen Märkten Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.

Mit MTV, Comedy Central, VIVA, Nickelodeon, Nicknight und anderen bekannten Entertainment-Marken bietet Viacom International Media Networks 16 Sender in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz für die Zielgruppen Kinder und Familie sowie Jugendliche und Erwachsene an. Insgesamt erreicht das TV-Angebot von Viacom International Media Networks in GSA mehr als 40 Millionen Haushalte.

Die Viacom-Marken können weltweit von mehr als 3,4 Milliarden Haushalten in 180+ Regionen, 40 Sprachen, über 200 lokalen Fernsehsendern und mehr als 550 digitale und mobile Medienplattformen empfangen werden.

Für mehr aktuelle Informationen zu Viacom und unseren Brands folgen Sie uns auf Twitter (www.twitter.com/vimngermany) oder bei Facebook (www.facebook.com/VIMNGermany).

Die Werbevermarktung von Viacom International Media Networks GSA erfolgt über Visoon Video Impact (www.visoon.de). Der TV- und Videovermarkter von Axel Springer und Viacom International Media Networks bietet Vermarktungslösungen für alle TV-Angebote der Muttergesellschaften – MTV, Comedy Central, VIVA, Nickelodeon, Nicknight und N24 – in Deutschland an. Zudem übernimmt das Unternehmen die Vermarktung der digitalen Bewegtbildangebote von VIMN.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Germany, Austria & Switzerland To Premiere 'Tiny Christmas' On Sunday 24th December 2017!

Additional sources: Hahn Film AG, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) GSA, fernsehserien.de.
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Viacom Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Growth

Viacom Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Growth


Company Continued to Deliver Improvements in Financial Performance as Strategic Plan Advances


Revenues Increased 6% in Full Year and 3% in Quarter, Due to Gains in Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment


Produced Growth in Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings Per Share in Full Year and Fourth Quarter


Full Year Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Increased 22% to $1.67 Billion; Operating Free Cash Flow Increased 26% to $1.51 Billion


November 16, 2017 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time


NEW YORK - Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), the parent company of the Nickelodeon brand, today reported financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.

Bob Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “In the fourth quarter and full year, we made strong progress against our plan to fundamentally stabilize and revitalize Viacom, with top line gains in both Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments driven by continued execution on our strategic priorities. We saw significant ratings increases across the portfolio, which drove sequential improvement in domestic advertising; our international business continues to expand, delivering double-digit revenue increases; and Paramount is demonstrating growth across multiple revenue streams as it rebuilds the theatrical slate and continues to grow its TV production business. Additionally, we have completed several multi-year renewals of major distribution contracts - including our recent agreement with Charter - which secure broad, long-term carriage of Viacom's networks for subscribers and expand our relationships with distributors through new, forward-looking advanced advertising and content production partnerships. We realized these achievements and established a stable base while reducing debt, improving free cash flow and strengthening our balance sheet.


“Viacom is stronger and our momentum continues to build. To accelerate our transition to long-term, sustainable growth, we are ramping up the evolution of Viacom's media business to better serve next generation platforms and solutions while continuing to diversify our business and strengthen our global portfolio of flagship brands. In the coming year, we will continue to focus on unleashing the full creativity and energy of Viacom to create greater value for our shareholders and audiences.”


Quarterly revenues increased 3% to $3.32 billion, reflecting gains across Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. Operating income grew 112% to $705 million, reflecting growth in worldwide advertising revenue, improved Filmed Entertainment operating results, as well as a gain on an asset sale in the quarter and a restructuring charge in the prior year quarter, partially offset by a previously disclosed $59 million expense related to the termination of a third-party investment in the theatrical film slate. Adjusted operating income rose 7% to $578 million. Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom grew 167% to $674 million, principally due to the increase in operating income. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom grew 14% to $310 million. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter increased $1.04 to $1.67, and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased $0.08 to $0.77.


Full year revenues grew 6% to $13.3 billion, reflecting gains across Filmed Entertainment and Media Networks segments. Operating income decreased 1% to $2.49 billion, reflecting higher segment expenses partially offset by revenue growth. Adjusted operating income was flat at $2.74 billion. Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom grew 30% to $1.87 billion, principally due to gains on asset sales, and adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom improved 3% to $1.51 billion, principally driven by a decrease in the adjusted effective tax rate. Diluted earnings per share for the full fiscal year increased $1.06 to $4.67, while adjusted diluted earnings per share increased $0.09 to $3.77.

MEDIA NETWORKS

Quarterly revenues increased 3% to $2.55 billion, driven by growth in advertising revenues. International revenues grew 24% to $593 million, while domestic revenues decreased 2% to $1.96 billion. Excluding a 4-percentage point favorable impact from foreign exchange, international revenues increased 20%, principally driven by a 14-percentage point favorable impact from the acquisition of Telefe.

Advertising revenues were up 6% to $1.22 billion, with domestic advertising revenues flat at $936 million, reflecting ratings growth offset by an overall decline in cable subscribers and the strategic reduction of unit loads. International advertising revenues increased 36% to $288 million, driven by the acquisition of Telefe as well as growth in Europe.

Affiliate revenues decreased 1% to $1.15 billion. Domestic affiliate revenues were down 3% to $948 million, as a decline in subscribers and lower revenue from SVOD was partially offset by rate increases. International affiliate revenues grew 12% to $200 million.

Ancillary revenues improved 5% to $181 million, driven by growth in international consumer products. International ancillary revenues grew 21% to $105 million, while domestic ancillary revenues decreased 12% to $76 million.

Adjusted operating income for Media Networks declined 8% to $693 million, primarily reflecting increases in programming expenses.

Full year revenues increased 2% to $10.10 billion, reflecting gains across all segment revenue streams. International revenues increased 12% to $2.13 billion while domestic revenues declined 1% to $7.97 billion. Excluding a 5-percentage point unfavorable impact from foreign exchange, international revenues increased 17%, primarily driven by an 11-percentage point favorable impact from the acquisition of Telefe.

Advertising revenues improved 1% to $4.86 billion, with domestic advertising revenues down 2% to $3.75 billion, as higher pricing was more than offset by lower impressions. International advertising revenues grew 14% to $1.11 billion. Excluding an 8-percentage point unfavorable impact from foreign exchange, international advertising revenues increased 22%, primarily driven by the acquisition of Telefe, as well as growth in Europe.

Affiliate revenues increased 2% to $4.64 billion. Domestic affiliate revenues improved 1% to $3.92 billion, principally reflecting rate increases and higher revenues from SVOD, partially offset by a decline in subscribers. International affiliate revenues increased 6% to $718 million.

Ancillary revenues improved 3% to $596 million. Domestic ancillary revenues declined 8% to $296 million, principally reflecting lower consumer products revenue, while international ancillary revenues increased 17% to $300 million, driven by higher consumer products revenue and the acquisition of Telefe.

Adjusted full year operating income decreased 5% to $3.30 billion, principally driven by increases in programming and other expenses.

Performance highlights:

- Viacom had the #1 share of viewing on cable, with the #1 share for several diverse and coveted audiences including Kids 2-11, Millennials, African Americans, the Adults 18-49 advertising demo, as well as Adults 2-49 across all of TV.


- In the quarter, domestic Media Networks grew ratings 3% year-over-year across its entire portfolio, with flagship networks up 6% year-over-year and double-digit increases at MTV and BET. This ratings improvement drove domestic advertising revenues, which stabilized in the quarter after three years of declines.


- In 2017, Viacom successfully completed multi-year contract renewals with several major distributors, including Altice USA and Charter Communications, among others. We have now renewed or extended agreements for nearly half of our subscriber base in the last year, ensuring continued carriage of our networks while unlocking opportunities to deliver greater value through partnerships that leverage our advanced advertising and data capabilities.


- MTV achieved its first double-digit ratings increase in more than six years, driven by primetime viewership of new shows including Siesta Key - the #1 original cable series in its timeslot. Moving into fiscal 2018, the multiplatform reboot of TRL drove a 21% increase in total views of MTV's digital and social content, while consistently ranking as a Top 10 Most Social Show across broadcast and cable.

- Anchored by signature scripted series including the #1 primetime cable comedy of 2017 - South Park - and a rebuilt late-night slate that now boasts TV's #1 late night talk show with millennials - The Daily Show with Trevor Noah - Comedy Central continued its turnaround, growing ratings in its key demo for the first time since fiscal 2014.

- Viacom International Media Networks continued to deliver strong top-line growth, with year-over-year revenues up 24% and 12% in the quarter and full year, respectively. Ratings across the VIMN portfolio grew 4% in the quarter, driven by the strong performances of Paramount Channel, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and Channel 5.

FILMED ENTERTAINMENT

Quarterly revenues improved 2% to $789 million, driven by growth in licensing revenues partially offset by lower theatrical revenues. Domestic revenues fell 11% to $317 million in the quarter, while international revenues increased 13% to $472 million.

Theatrical revenues decreased 43% to $115 million, primarily due to a comparison with the strong performance of Star Trek Beyond in the prior year quarter. Domestic theatrical revenues declined 75% while international theatrical revenues declined 12%.

Licensing revenues grew 30% to $423 million, primarily driven by higher revenues from film licensing arrangements as well as Paramount Television productions. Domestic and international licensing revenues increased 26% and 31%, respectively.

Home entertainment revenues declined 5% to $190 million, principally reflecting lower international home entertainment revenues. Domestic home entertainment revenues increased 3%, while international home entertainment revenues fell 16%.

Ancillary revenues grew 33% to $61 million. Domestic and international ancillary revenues increased 11% and 110%, respectively.

Filmed Entertainment reported an adjusted operating loss of $43 million, an improvement of 69% over the prior year quarter, reflecting lower operating expenses and increased revenues. The adjusted operating loss includes the impact of a previously disclosed $59 million expense related to the termination of a slate financing agreement.

Full year revenues grew 24% to $3.29 billion, reflecting increases across all segment revenue streams.

Theatrical revenues increased 34% to $808 million, principally driven by the strong international performance of Transformers: The Last Knight. International theatrical revenues grew 86%, while domestic theatrical revenues declined 9%.

Licensing revenues grew 20% to $1.32 billion, primarily driven by Paramount Television productions, including Shooter, 13 Reasons Why and Berlin Station. Domestic and international licensing revenues increased 32% and 13%, respectively.

Home entertainment revenues improved 8% to $849 million, principally reflecting higher Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows carryover revenues, as well as catalog distribution revenues. Domestic and international home entertainment revenues increased 11% and 3%, respectively.

Ancillary revenues increased 82% to $317 million. Domestic ancillary revenues grew 89%, driven by the sale of a partial copyright interest in certain films released during the first half of the year in connection with a slate financing agreement, while international ancillary revenues increased 59%.

Filmed Entertainment reported an adjusted operating loss of $280 million, an improvement of 37% that reflects the increases in revenues partially offset by higher operating expenses including the impact of an expense related to the termination of a slate financing agreement.

Performance highlights:

- Paramount Television continued its significant growth, more than tripling its revenues in the fiscal year through breakout releases including Shooter, 13 Reasons Why and Berlin Station - all of which were renewed for second seasons.

- Paramount continued to execute on its strategic plan by rebuilding the slate, refining its management team and stabilizing costs.

- Notable feature film releases in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 include Daddy's Home 2, a follow-up to the successful 2015 release; and Alexander Payne's Downsizing.

BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY

In the quarter, the Company continued to implement its plan to strengthen its balance sheet, including executing on the sale of a non-core asset. At September 30, 2017, total debt outstanding was $11.12 billion. The Company has reduced debt by approximately $2 billion, or 15%, since announcing its plan to de-lever its balance sheet on February 9, 2017.

The Company’s cash balance was $1.39 billion at September 30, 2017, an increase from $379 million at September 30, 2016. During the year, net cash provided by operating activities increased $300 million, or 22%, to $1.67 billion, free cash flow increased $278 million, or 23% to $1.48 billion and operating free cash flow increased $311 million, or 26%, to $1.51 billion.

About Viacom

Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling entertainment content - including television programs, motion pictures, short-form content, apps, games, consumer products, podcasts, live events and social media experiences - for audiences in more than 180 countries. Viacom's media networks, including Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Spike (to be rebranded as Paramount Network in the U.S.), VH1, TV Land, CMT, Logo, Channel 5 (UK), Telefe (Argentina), Colors (India) and Paramount Channel, reach approximately 4.3 billion cumulative television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Paramount Television develops, finances and produces original programming for television and digital platforms.

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SpongeBob SquarePants, The Broadway Musical: Get to Know the Cast

Get to know the Cast of SpongeBob SquarePants, the Broadway Musical! They’re human… just like you! http://spongebobbroadway.com/



Brilliantly reimagining the beloved Nickelodeon series, Broadway’s best creative minds bring the musical to life with humanity, heart and pure theatricality. Be there when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe – until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. Get ready to explore the depths of theatrical innovation at SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, where the power of optimism really can save the world. Buy your tickets today at SpongeBobBroadway.com

A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and Tony Award®-winning design team. One of the world’s most beloved and unforgettable characters. Turn them all loose on Broadway and what do you get? SpongeBob SquarePants!

Acclaimed Steppenwolf director Tina Landau and the groundbreaking designers behind Fun Home, Hedwig, and Spring Awakening have brilliantly reimagined Bikini Bottom for the Broadway stage, bringing the spirit of SpongeBob to life with humanity, heart, and pure theatricality. With an original score from some of the biggest names in pop and rock, SpongeBob SquarePants explodes with energy.

Stakes are higher than ever before as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage.

Get ready to dive to all-new depths of theatrical innovation at SpongeBob SquarePants, where the power of optimism really can save the world!

Original score by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants, and T.I.

Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley

Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton
Additional Music by Tom Kitt

SpongeBobBroadway.com

SpongeBob SquarePants - The New Musical Original Cast Recording is available to purchase today at https://spongebobmusical.lnk.to/SpongebobMusicalRecording.

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Website: SpongeBobBroadway.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SpongeBobBway
Twitter: @SpongeBobBway
Instagram: #spongebobbway
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More Nick: Are You Ready Kids? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical Begins Broadway Previews Monday; New Block Of Tickets Available!
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Butch Hartman's Stan Lee Comic Con Experience | Butch Hartman | Speech Bubble

Butch Hartman talks about his experience at Stan Lee's LA Comic Con and interacting with Hartfans!



Butch Hartman (creator of Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom on Nickelodeon) hosts Speech Bubble with the Robin to his Batman, Jace Diehl! Topics range from cartoons to movies to what Butch had for lunch yesterday. No matter what he talks about, it’s always guaranteed to be awesome!

Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2g3EGvH
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2xqNIKB
SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/2xrL5IH

Download The Noog Network on the App Store for original cartoons, shows, and games created by Butch! appsto.re/us/HvPP7.i

Check out Butch's brand-new comic The 3 O'Clock Club from Lion Forge Comics, and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow everything of Butch's below:

Facebook: /butch.hartman1
Instagram: @butchhartman, @butchhartmansketchpad & @noognetwork
Twitter: @realhartman & @noognetwork
Snapchat: @realhartman & @noognetwork
YouTube: Butch Hartman
butchhartman.tumblr.com
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Pinterest: /butchhartman/ & /butchhartman/noog-network/
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More Nick: Nickelodeon USA To Premiere New 'Bunsen Is A Beast' Christmas Special 'Bunsen Saves Christmas' On Friday 8th December 2017!
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MYSTICONS MOMENTS | Em Week! | #ByTheHammerofHarmon | Sundays @8:30AM on Nickelodeon USA!



Watch Mysticons on Nickelodeon and YTV!

Follow the adventure online!: Mysticons.com, Nick.com/Mysticons | YouTube channel | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram!

More Nick: Playmates Toys Introduces Its First Action Figure Collection for Girls, Based on Hit Animated Series 'Mysticons'!
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Kuu Kuu Harajuku | How to Go Viral | Kuu Kuu Close-Up

Check out Angel's top tips on how to go viral!



Watch Kuu Kuu Harajuku on Nick Jr. (USA) and Nickelodeon (Greece)!

For more Kuu Kuu Harajuku be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on exclusive clips, videos and online content.

Official Kuu Kuu Harajuku Site: https://www.kuukuuharajuku.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuukuuharajuku/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuukuuharajuku
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuukuuharajuku/?hl=en

More Nick: Nickelodeon Presents Second Seasons Of Hit Series "Kuu Kuu Harajuku" And "Teletubbies" In July On Nick Jr. USA!
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'Show Your Talents' Music Video Mashup w/ Dora the Explorer & Bubble Guppies | Nick Jr. Sings

Dora says that everyone has some kind of talent, what's yours? Discover your talent together with your favorite Nick Jr. friends! Sing along with Dora the Explorer and the Bubble Guppies as they put on a talent show, go skating and get ready for school!



You can find more Dora the Explorer and Bubble Guppies music video collections and preschool songs on your local Nick Jr. site: nickjr.tv!
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Why Don’t We Answer Rapid-Fire Questions w/ Zoe Terry | HALO Awards 2017 | Nickelodeon

Why Don’t We is performing “Something Different” at the 2017 Nickelodeon HALO Awards, but first catch them backstage with HALO honoree Zoe Terry to answer some rapid-fire questions. Who takes the most selfies? Who’s the messiest? You’ll just have to watch to find out, and don’t miss the Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017 on Sunday, November 26 at 7/6c, only on Nick USA!



More Nick: Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini, Hey Violet, Why Don’t We, Ayo & Teo, Jacob Sartorius And More Join Host Nick Cannon For Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017, Concert Event Celebrating Young Community Leaders, 11/26 On Nick USA!!
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SpongeBob SquarePants | Wake Up! | Nickelodeon UK

Squidward is fast asleep, and nothing SpongeBob or Patrick do seems to be able to wake him up!



Watch more SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!

More Nick: Nickelodeon UK To Premiere 'Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library' On Friday 1st December 2017!
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Nick Gamer | Пляжные пятнашки | Nickelodeon Россия

Заходи и играй на nickelodeon.ru/games!



More Nick: Nickelodeon Russia Launches First Locally-Produced Show, 'Be A Blogger'!
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L'actualité Fresh | Semaine du 13 au 19 novembre 2017 | NICKELODEON HD FRANCE

Au programme cette semaine dans Fresh : le film L'étoile de Noël, la sortie du manga One Piece 84 ; et la nouvelle star du web Average Rob !



FRESH, c'est LE rendez-vous de NICKELODEON FRANCE qui te dit tout de l'actu et des tendances du moment !
http://www.nickelodeon.fr/programmes/fresh/videos/6lfkc6.

Plus Nickelodeon: Rock Academy | Nouveaux épisodes à partir du 20 novembre à 17h15 sur NICKELODEON Teen FRANCE!
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Pixel-Pokal I Mo - Fr um 19:45 | Nickelodeon Deutschland

3 - 2 - Foto frei! Pixelpokal ist das spannende Fotoquiz zum Mitfiebern bei Nick. Zwei Teams treten gegeneinander an: Wer errät zuerst, was auf den Fotos zu sehen ist und darf als Sieger nach Hause gehen?



Nick, wenn dir Bilder keine Rätsel aufgeben!

Mehr Pixel-Pokal: http://www.nick.de/shows/3569-pixel-pokal

Mehr Nick: Nickelodeon Germany, Austria & Switzerland To Premiere 'JoJo Siwa: My World' On Sunday 26th November 2017!
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Mecanickando com Rox - Tutorial 9: Como customizar a sua mochila! | Nickelodeon Brasil

No tutorial dessa semana, a Rox te ensina como customizar aquela mochila velha e transformá-la em um super kit!



Lembre-se que toda quarta-feira tem tutorial novo!

E não esqueça de acompanhar a websérie Mecanickando no Nick Play e em: mundonick.uol.com.br/programas/mecanickando/videos/ouça-os-rpms/dg41kj

Mais Nick: Nickelodeon Brazil Announces 'Meus Prêmios Nick 2017' Winners!
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Nickelodeon Italy To Premiere 'School Of Rock' Season 3 On Monday 20th November 2017 At 20:30 **Update 16/11: Added New Trailer**

School of Rock | Il trailer della terza stagione | Nickelodeon Italia



La terza stagione di School of Rock comincia il 20 novembre su Nickelodeon Italia (SKY 605).

School of Rock | Tomika e Freddy litigano | Nickelodeon



a terza stagione di School of Rock comincia il 20 novembre su Nickelodeon (SKY 605).

School of Rock | JoJo Siwa è Audrey | Nickelodeon



La terza stagione di School of Rock comincia lunedì 20 novembre alle 20:30 su Nickelodeon (SKY 605).

School of Rock season three (20 episodes) will continue to mix comedy with cast performances of popular and original songs. School of Rock stars Breanna Yde (I Fantasmi di Casa Hathaway) as Tomika, Lance Lim as Zack, Jade Pettyjohn (Henry Danger) as Summer, Aidan Miner as Lawrence, Ricardo Hurtado as Freddy, Tony Cavalero (Adam & Adam) as Mr. Dewey Finn, and Jama Williamson (Parks and Recreation) as Principal Mullins. Season three will feature a dazzling guest stars, including JoJo Siwa, Brec Bassinger (Bella e i Bulldogs), Daya, Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), and Kendall Schmidt (Big Time Rush).

Di Più Nickelodeon: Nickelodeon Italy To Premiere 'Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library' On Wednesday 8th November 2017!

Originally published: Wednesday, November 08, 2017.
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Черепашки-ниндзя | Первые уроки | Nickelodeon Россия

Черепашки в начале своего пути, и из первых схваток они вынесут первые уроки.



Watch more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!

More Nick: Nickelodeon Russia Launches First Locally-Produced Show, 'Be A Blogger'!
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MYSTICONS SNEAK PEEK! | Episode 16! | Sundays @ 8:30AM on Nickelodeon USA! **Update (11/16): Added 2nd Sneak-Peek**

Watch this super sneak-peek from the brand-new Mysticons episode "Gems of the Past", premiering Sunday 19th November 2017 at 8:30am ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA!



In the brand-new Mysticons episode "Gems of the Past" (#116), the Mysticons race Necrafa to find two powerful gems; Gawayne has the gems, and plans to give them his girlfriend; the Astromancers have declared the Mysticons outlaws!

Update (11/16): To further celebrate the premiere of the brand-new Mysticons episode "Gems of the Past" on 11/19, Nickelodeon USA has unveiled a second sneak-peek from the all-new episode, which you can watch here on Nick.com/Mysticons!

In Nick's super sneak-peek, titled "Outlaws", the Mysticons have been ruled as outlaws and are on a wanted list!


Watch Mysticons on Nickelodeon and YTV!

Follow the adventure online!: Mysticons.com, Nick.com/Mysticons | YouTube channel | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram!

More Nick: Playmates Toys Introduces Its First Action Figure Collection for Girls, Based on Hit Animated Series 'Mysticons'!

Originally posted: Tuesday, November 14, 2017.
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Power Rangers Ninja Steel | 'Galvanax Rise' Sneak Peek #2 | Season Finale | Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the epic season finale of Power Rangers Ninja Steel, "Galvanax Rise", on Saturday 18th November 2017 at 12:00pm ET/PT, Nick USA has unveiled a fantastic sneak peek preview from the all-new PRNS episode, which you can watch in the super video clip here on Nick.com and on the Nick App!


In the action packed Power Rangers Ninja Steel season finale, "Galvanax Rise" (#720), Galvanax (Richard Simpson) comes to Earth with a new, seemingly unstoppable plan to defeat the Power Rangers! In Nick's super sneak-peek, titled "The Giant Magnet", it looks like a villain is creating a mega magnet to destroy the Power Rangers!

Missed Saban's super sneak-peek of the brand-new Power Rangers Ninja Steel episode "Galvanax Rise"? Check it out below!:



Following the premiere of the Power Rangers Ninja Steel season finale, Nick USA will debut Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, the 25th season of the hit franchise which will continue the adventures of Power Rangers Ninja Steel while honoring the franchise’s history as part of Saban Brands’ year-long Power Rangers 25th Anniversary celebration in 2018, in early 2018!



Nick USA will also premiere the brand-new Power Rangers Ninja Steel holiday special "Journey Through Time" in December 2017. In the special, When Cleocatra steals the Ninja Power Stars, Sarah (Chrysti Ane) and Santa Claus must travel through time to save the day!

Missed last previous episode of Power Rangers Ninja Steel, "Helping Hand"? Watch it now on Nick.com and the Nick App!

Connect with Power Rangers:
Web - http://www.powerrangers.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/powerrangers
Twitter - http://twitter.com/PowerRangers
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/powerrangers

More Nick: Saban’s Power Rangers Unveils 25th Anniversary Campaign!
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Nickelodeon Cancels 'Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn' and 'School of Rock'

Nickelodeon has announced the unfortunate news that the network has decided to cancel and not renew Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and School of Rock for a fifth and fourth season, respectively.

“Nickelodeon is not moving forward with production on Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and School of Rock,” the network said in a statement to Deadline. “We are extremely proud of each series, and thankful to the casts and crews for their work. The remaining episodes for both shows will continue to air on Nickelodeon through 2018.”


Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn wrapped shooting its fourth season in September 2017, which will premiere in early 2018 and air as scheduled. School of Rock will end with the current third season. Six of the 20 episodes have run with 12 left to air, followed by an hourlong finale.

The future of Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn was in limbo since August when the network and Mace Coronel, who played Dicky, mutually parted ways. There was no other comment from Nick at the time, but it was rumored that there had been simmering tensions on the set and growing issues and personality conflict among the young cast.

Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn has been a solid ratings performer but with the behind-the-scenes drama and the young cast growing up, but Deadline reports that the decision was made to end the series after four seasons on Nickelodeon where series last three seasons on average.

Michael Feldman, who developed the comedy with Matt Fleckenstein, served as executive producer and showrunner for all four seasons. Fleckenstein, who previously worked on several of Nick's live-action scripted originals including Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly and Victorious, stepped down as executive producer after Season 2, segueing to a consultant capacity. The show, which premiered on September 13, 2014, will have aired 84 episodes when it wraps.


Musical comedy series School Of Rock, based on the 2003 Paramount movie starring Jack Black, mixes comedy with cast performances of popular and original songs. It premiered on March 12, 2016 and will have aired 46 episodes at the conclusion of Season 3. Tony Cavalero stars as the teacher, Dewey Finn, Jama Williamson plays Principal Mullins, and Ricardo Hurtado, Lance Lim, Aidan Miner, Jade Pettyjohn and Breanna Yde co-star as the School of Rock students, Freddy, Zack, Lawrence, Summer, and Tomika, respectively.

Ratings for School Of Rock have been modest, but the reboot has been well received, earning Best Children’s Program Emmy nominations in 2016 and 2017.

Creators Jim and Steve Armogida serve as executive producers with Jay Kogen. Richard Linklater, who directed the Jack Black-starring feature from a script by Mike White, also executive produces alongside the movie’s producer Scott Rudin and Eli Bush.

Deadline reports that Paramount Television, which produces the Emmy-nominated series, may be planning to shop it elsewhere.

On Tuesday, Nickelodeon announced it had given a 20-episode order to new live-action series Star Falls from Breakthrough Entertainment and renewed its breakout I Am Frankie for a second season.

Additional source: The Hollywood Reporter.
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