Tuesday, December 05, 2017

Viacom CEO Talks Appetite For Deals, Paramount's Turnaround Efforts At 45th Annual UBS Global Media And Communications Conference

"This continues to be an extremely undervalued company," Bob Bakish tells the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York.


Viacom CEO Bob Bakish; Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Viacom is mostly focused on its current businesses and growing them organically, Chief Executive Officer Bob Bakish said Tuesday, with possible acquisitions likely to be smaller deals that can help it with that strategy.

"There is tremendous value to unlock from these assets" Viacom owns, he said when asked at the 45th annual UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York about all the recent industry deal chatter and his interest in acquisitions. "Our overwhelming focus...is on organic execution." Bakish added: "We will look at small opportunities that we can tuck in to use to accelerate our growth strategy."

The Viacom CEO spent much time Tuesday discussing his focus over the past year on stabilizing Viacom's business after becoming interim and then permanent CEO late last year and what is next for the company. "I feel very good about the progress we made," he said, emphasizing that "obviously, we are not done." As the company looks to 2018, he reiterated, management would focus on accelerating business momentum and highlighting the true value of the business.

"This thing is a significant cash machine," he said about the company and its $1.5 billion-$1.7 billion in annual cash flow, adding that "this continues to be an extremely undervalued company." In that context, he cited a $500 million India business that Viacom owns half of and that it doesn't get "any value recognition for." He added that the Paramount studio is also "clearly worth billions and billions of dollars" despite currently having "diminutive" profits.

He said the company has focused on bringing its flagship brands to life more, improving U.S. advertising trends, strengthening distribution relationships and rebuilding Paramount, and the company is continuing to see the benefits.

"The Hollywood community wants to be at Paramount," which is "a very good thing" for a creative company, Bakish said in lauding the early turnaround momentum of the studio under the leadership of Jim Gianopulos.

The Viacom CEO said 2019 will see Paramount get a chance to show off its exciting new slate, including branded MTV, Nickelodeon and BET films, adding that the studio also has an "under-recognized" TV production business, which is key to dampening the volatility of the film business. "There is a lot of great stuff going on" at the studio, he said, predicting improving profitability as "Jim is running the studio better" and there is room for better film performances and cost savings. "I am tremendously excited about what the team is doing."

Asked to go deeper on the TV production business outlook, he said it has already reached about $200 million in annual revenue and "probably doubles from there" as the company continues to look to grow it.

Bakish also argued that people usually think of Viacom as a pay TV company, but he really sees it as "a global content engine" that is active across TV, film and, increasingly, digital content. "If you listen to the conversation around media today, it is about content," he said, and "fundamentally," Viacom is a content company.

Asked about his experience running Viacom's international business, he said it was unprofitable when he took over, but with a focus on recognizable brands and partnering across the company and with other companies, it has become a key growth driver for the firm.


Nickelodeon's Top Wing (l-r) Brody, Swift, Rod and Penny

He again touted the company's approach of developing fresh content and continuing or rebooting franchises, such as via Paramount's recent deal for more Terminator movies with James Cameron, as well as MTV's Jersey Shore reboot Floribama Shore. He also touted Nickelodeon's animated Top Wing, which debuted on the network in November, calling it the next Paw Patrol, which is one of the network's big hits.

Bakish highlighted that he continued to be excited about the prospects for such flagship networks as MTV, BET and Comedy Central. "I'm very excited about what they have to come," he said after mentioning he spent time last week with the Comedy Central programming team, for example,.

Bakish reiterated that Viacom was now going into growth mode via three core strategies, arguing there was "substantial" upside ahead.

The first: taking advantage of next-generation business opportunities in the media networks sector, such as launching on new platforms, striking licensing deals with over-the-top providers and pushing further into direct-to-consumer offers. Bakish has said that the company sees more than 25 percent growth in these areas to about $450 million in fiscal year 2018 with a plan to "deliver more than $1 billion organically by 2020."

Asked about Philo, a recently unveiled service offering sports-free skinny TV bundles, Bakish said that "25-50 percent" of people don’t want to pay for sports content.

The adoption of media products on mobile devices is the "next great growth leg" opportunity for Viacom, Bakish said. In Japan, the company launched a variant of MTV on mobile. Now, it has more users there than on traditional pay TV.

Second is diversifying the company's business beyond media, such as via live events and consumer products, and growing its share and margins. The diversification businesses will bring in $350 million in revenue this fiscal year, with a goal of $500 million-$600 million by 2020, Bakish has said.

The third area is cost savings. "We see considerable opportunity" for $100 million in savings in fiscal year 2018 and hundreds of millions in savings "mostly realized" by fiscal year 2019, he recently said, citing such areas as real estate, automation and procurement.

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Melissa Joan Hart Reflects On Her Child Star Years As Clarissa And Sabrina

Melissa Joan Hart is aware she will always be recognized as pizza-loving Clarissa Darling from Nickelodeon’s iconic '90s series Clarissa Explains it All or the bewitching Sabrina from Sabrina the Teenage Witch — and the former child star doesn’t mind it one bit.


These days, the 41-year-old has been busy tackling on a completely different role — being a mother to three boys. When Hart isn't taking on a film or TV show, she prefers to be at home as a hands-on parent in Connecticut.

Hart, a passionate advocate for nurturing the creativity of children, recently partnered with Jif Peanut Butter to announce the finalist for the Imagine If, With Jif contest. It features three inspiring kids with entrepreneurial ideas for making the world a better place.

Fox News spoke with Hart about Clarissa, Sabrina and Melissa the mom:

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Fox News: How does it feel to still be recognized for your characters?

Melissa Joan Hart: I think that’s what every actor really wants, right? Everyone wants that one character who’s iconic, lives on and still lives in people’s memories. I’m just honored I have people tell me every day ‘I grew up with you.’ It’s just so lovely... Everyone thinks I went to high school with them… They all feel like I’m a friend and that’s such an amazing feeling.

It can be annoying sometimes when people come up to you in public and you’re in a bad situation, like you're running to the airport, your dog just died and you have to make an impression in 15 minutes that’s going to defy how that person thinks about you. But at the same time, when people say those things, and you know you were such a special part of their life, it’s just amazing.

Fox News: Do you stay in touch with any of your former cast mates?

Hart: Oh yeah. [The Sabrina cast], we were all together last week… Beth Broderick (Zelda) and I actually did a movie that will be out soon called A Very Merry Toy Store for Lifetime. She plays my mom. Caroline Rhea (Hilda) and I stay in touch and she comes up to Connecticut to visit with her daughter. And the rest of us just email and text. I’m not in touch with the Clarissa cast anymore.


Fox News: How did you avoid the child star curse?

Hart: A lot of credit has to go to my parents and the way I was raised. And also being the oldest sibling with all of these kids and having a sense of responsibility for them. And I was kept out of Hollywood. I filmed my first show in Orlando... I feel like keeping me grounded, keeping me out of the spotlight so much maybe kept me out of trouble.

Fox News: Sabrina is getting a reboot. What’s your impression of it?

Hart: Obviously, all these people are looking for reboots now. They seem to do well. But I think it’s going to be different. Ours was a family comedy and theirs is going to be a darker, millennial soap opera. It’s a definitely a different show.

Fox News: Where would your character be now?

Hart: … I think Harvey and I, we would probably be running like a Hogwarts school for witches with our children.


Fox News: I read that you initially said no to horror films.

Hart: I made a very conscious decision at the time. Just because the movie Scream was so good and so popular, I just didn’t want to be in a movie that was trying to live up to that, but somehow not make it. That’s why I chose not to do those horror movies that followed on its heels. I just thought none of them were as good as Scream. But then, I turned down so many film roles at the time. It was extremely difficult to do movies and do my show at the same time.

But with that being said, I do regret it slightly. It’s probably the one place in my career where I could have done more good as far as giving myself up in terms of a film career. If I had gotten a few more films under my belt, then maybe it would have helped. But at the time, I just made a very conscious decision not to do a B-horror movie. I just didn’t want to be in one of them.

Fox News: What’s life been like for you as a mom?

Hart: When I had my kids, the intention was for me to raise them. I had always planned on being a hands-on mom. You know, I just wanted to be the mom who bakes the cupcakes, walks the kids to the bus stop, go to the PTA meetings and all that. And so, when I got Melissa and Joey, it became a little bit more difficult for me to be involved in day-to-day activities.

But since the show ended, and having my third son, I really get to be home… This is what I wanted when I had children and what I imagined what life would be like with my family. It’s nice that I have the kind of career where I can work sometimes, but I also can be a full-time mom,

Fox News: How do you balance having a high-profile life all while being a dedicated wife and mom?

Hart: Well, that’s the trick! Basically, my calendar is my best friend. I have a well-scheduled calendar that tells me exactly where I’m supposed to be and when. I know what my obligations are. I love it when I plan my week. And that’s where I look to see where I can fit in things, like workouts and girl lunches, and just making sure I get date nights with my husband and see my family…. It’s an everyday balancing act… But I try to make it all work, realizing that I’m always going to be tired. But that’s OK!

Fox News: What made you want to participate in this campaign for Jif?

Hart: Oh, I just think it’s a wonderful thing they’re doing. You know, giving grants to kids and families that have wonderful ideas… How great it is, especially in these days where there just seems to be a lot of bad news going around – it’s nice to have something positive where they’re looking for people that are looking to improve the future.

'The Loud House', 'SpongeBob SquarePants' And 'Bunsen Is A Beast' Nominated In 45th Annual Annie Awards

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, has announced the exciting news that Nickelodeon's hit animated series The Loud House, Bunsen Is a Beast and SpongeBob SquarePants have received nominations in the Achievement Categories of the 45th Annual Annie Awards, which recognizes the year’s best in the field of animation!


The Loud House Halloween Special “Tricked!” has been nominated for the "Outstanding Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production" award, and voice actors Tom Kenny and Jeremy Rowley have both been nominated for the "Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production" award for their work on SpongeBob SquarePants and Bunsen Is a Beast, respectively.

Additionally, voice actor Nicolas Cantu, who voices Gumball in the US-dub of Cartoon Network's The Amazing World Of Gumball, a animated series that airs on Nickelodeon Austria (Österreich) and Nickelodeon Switzerland (Schweiz) with a German dub, has also been nominated for in the "Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production" category.

Below are the full details for each of Nickelodeon's nominations in the 45th Annual Annie Awards. A full list of 45th Annual Annie Awards nominees can be found online at annieawards.org/nominees. Congratulations and good luck to Nickelodeon, the crew of The Loud House, Tom Kenny, Jeremy Rowley and everyone nominated in the 45th Annie Awards!

Outstanding Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production

The Loud House
Episode: "Tricked!"
Production Company: Nickelodeon
Production Design: Amanda Rynda
Production Design: Larry Murphy
Production Design: Edgar Duncan
Production Design: Hallie Wilson
Production Design: Jared Morgan

June
Episode: N/A
Production Company: Broad Reach Pictures / Chromosphere / Lyft
Production Design: Jasmin Lai
Production Design: Théo Guignard
Production Design: Arthur Chaumay
Production Design: Tiffany Ford
Production Design: Sylvia Liu

Samurai Jack
Episode: XCIII
Production Company: Adult Swim
Production Design: Scott Wills

Big Hero 6 The Series
Episode: Baymax Returns
Production Company: Walt Disney Television Animation
Production Design: Mark Taihei
Production Design: Ben Plouffe
Production Design: Chris Whittier
Production Design: Sylvia Filcak
Production Design: Amy Chen

Disney Mickey Mouse
Episode: The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular!
Production Company: Walt Disney Television Animation
Production Design: Jenny Gase-Baker
Production Design: Justin Martin

Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production

SpongeBob SquarePants
Episode: n/a
Production Company: Nickelodeon
Voice Actor: Tom Kenny
Character: SpongeBob SquarePants

Bunsen Is A Beast
Episode: n/a
Production Company: Nickelodeon
Voice Actor: Jeremy Rowley
Character: Bunsen

The Amazing World Of Gumball
Episode: The Grades
Production Company: Great Marlborough Productions limited for Cartoon Network
Voice Actor: Nicolas Cantu
Character: Gumball

BoJack Horseman
Episode: Time's Arrow
Production Company: Tornante Productions, LLC for Netflix
Voice Actor: Wendie Malick
Character: Beatrice Horseman

Disney Mickey Mouse
Episode: The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular!
Production Company: Walt Disney Television Animation
Voice Actor: Chris Diamantopoulos
Character: Mickey Mouse

The winners of the 45th Annual Annie Awards will be announced at a black tie ceremony on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. A pre-reception and press line begins at 5:00 pm with the awards ceremony following at 7:00 pm. A post-show celebration immediately follows the ceremony. All events will be held at Royce Hall. For tickets to attend, please visit annieawards.org/tickets.

The Annie Awards cover 36 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Feature-Independent, Special Productions, Commercials, Short Subjects, Student Films and Outstanding Individual Achievements, as well as the honorary Juried Awards.

Juried Awards will also be presented honoring career achievement and exceptional contributions to animation. Three Winsor McCay recipients have been selected by the ASIFA-Hollywood Board of Directors – British character animator, James Baxter; SpongeBob SquarePants creator, Stephen Hillenburg; and the Canadian animation duo, Wendy Tilby & Amanda Forbis, for their career contributions to the art of animation; The Ub Iwerks Award will be presented to TVPaint for its versatile software for 2D animation; Cuphead, the 1930s inspired wonder-game from StudioMDHR will receive this year's Special Achievement Award; and the June Foray Award will be presented to animation historian Didier Ghez for his significant and benevolent or charitable impact on the art and industry of animation. The Certificate of Merit award will be presented to David Nimitz, devoted friend and caretaker of veteran voice actress and ASIFA-Hollywood & Annie Award pioneer, June Foray, who passed away in July at the age of 99.

ASIFA-Hollywood is the world’s first and foremost professional organization dedicated to promoting the Art of Animation and celebrating the people who create it. Today, ASIFA-Hollywood, the largest chapter of the international organization ASIFA, supports a range of animation activities and preservation efforts through its membership. Current initiatives include the Animation Archive, Animation Aid Foundation, animated film preservation, special events, classes and screenings.

Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards have grown in scope and stature for the past four decades.

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First Look At Nickelodeon's Upcoming 'Amusement Park' Theatrical Movie

Nickelodeon has unveiled a first-look at Paramount Animation & Nickelodeon Movies' upcoming theatrical movie, Amusement Park! Check out Nick's super sneak-peek below, via Deadline!:


Nickelodeon upfront; Jeremy Gerard

Nickelodeon unveiled the sneak-peek during the networks Nickelodeon Upfront 2017 presentation earlier this year.

Currently scheduled to be released in theaters by Paramount Pictures on Friday 15th March 2019, the film will feature the voices of Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Day Off), Jennifer Garner (Nine Lives), Jeffrey Tambor (Mr. Popper's Penguins), Kenan Thompson (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, SNL), Ken Jeong (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness), Mila Kunis (Family Guy), John Oliver (The Daily Show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, live-action Lion King), and Brianna Denski (Momsters: When Moms Go Bad).

Following the release of the film, Nickelodeon will also launch a brand-new television series inspired by the movie in 2019.

Additionally, Paramount Pictures also recently unveiled a first-look at the Amusement Park logo!:


Amusement Park (the movie) is produced by Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies and Ilion Animation Studios (best known for making Planet 51) and directed by Pixar animator Dylan Brown, who is making his directorial debut with Amusement Park.

Amusement Park is part of Nickelodeon Movies' upcoming slate of feature films, which also includes a Henry Danger movie, a The Loud House film, and a third SpongeBob SquarePants movie.

Amusement Park will be Nickelodeon Movies' fifth computer-animated film, after Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Barnyard, Rango and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. It will also be the third animated film from Nickelodeon Movies to spawn an animated series on the Nickelodeon network, after Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Barnyard.

Additional source: Wikipedia.
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The Game Shakers Meet Henry Hart-- IN SLOW MOTION! | Danger Games | Dan Schneider

Henry makes his epic slow motion entrance in the Henry Danger Game Shakers crossover episode "Danger Games"! Watch the special now at nick.com and on the Nick App!



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Gian Paul Performs “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars | Lip Sync Battle Shorties Holiday Special | Nickelodeon

Check out Gian Paul’s magical performance of “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars! He’s lighting up the Shortie’s stage, and bringing you an unforgettable celebration to ring in the New Year! Catch more Lip Sync Battle Shorties on Nickelodeon and the Nick App!



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AJ Performs “Drummer Boy” by Justin Bieber | Lip Sync Battle Shorties Holiday Special | Nickelodeon

Check out AJ’s incredible performance of “Drummer Boy” by Justin Bieber. He’s taking one of your favorite holiday songs, breaking it down, and literally spinning it on its head! Catch more Lip Sync Battle Shorties on Nickelodeon and the Nick App!



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Play Junior Dress Up w/ PAW Patrol, Blaze, Bubble Guppies & More Favorites! | Nick Jr. Style

Play dress up with your kids’ favorite Nick Jr. friends! Watch kids just like yours dress up as some of their favorite cartoon characters like Marshall, Bot, and Deema from animated shows including PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Shimmer and Shine, Team Umizoomi, and Bubble Guppies! Mix and match different hairstyles and various dress up options (like Snapchat filters) to create super cute costume combinations! Which Nick Jr. friend would your child dress up as? Let Nick Jr. know in the comments on YouTube!



Want more Nick Jr. videos like this one? Find a collection of kids’ videos, songs, and games in the FREE Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com.

Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

Preschoolers can watch full episodes online, play games, and discover silly surprises in the free Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon.

Stream Nick Jr. for free in the Nick Jr. App on Roku and Apple TV or download full episodes for offline viewing on iTunes or Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Nickelodeon&hl=en

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon.

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"Bubble Guppies" Theme Song | Nickelodeon Animation

It's time for BUBBLE GUPPIES!!!



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Game Shakers | Christmas Kuc | Nick's All Star Christmas | Nickelodeon UK

Thomas Kuc and Benji Flores get their Christmas smoothie on! Mmmm?!



Visit nick.co.uk/christmas for stockings full of festive videos, games, photos and more!

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5 Questions with Tom Kitt | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical | Viacom

Bikini Bottom is coming to Broadway! SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. Viacom recently sat down with Tom Kitt, the show’s Music Supervisor/Orchestrator/Arranger. Hear how he worked with an eclectic group of all-star musicians to bring Nickelodeon’s iconic animated series to life on stage, and what audiences can expect from this inventive new production!



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 by visiting SpongeBobBroadway.com or Ticketmaster.com or calling 877-250-2929.

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

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Nickelodeon's 'Nella The Princess Knight' Nominated In 49th NAACP Image Awards (Updated w/ Video)

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has announced the fantastic news that Nickelodeon's popular animated preschool series Nella the Princess Knight has been nominated for the Outstanding Children’s Program award in the 49th NAACP Image Awards!


In a kingdom far away where there lives a... Princess Knight! Nickelodeon's popular preschool series, Nella the Princess Knight, follows Nella, an unconventional 8-year-old who possesses the royal qualities of a princess, like compassion and grace, while also embodying the courage and determination of a brave knight. Whenever a problem arises, Nella embarks on daring quests to save her kingdom through her unique ability to transform from a princess into Nella the Princess Knight.




Viacom 2017 NAACP Award Nominations


Nella is a confident 8-year-old princess who likes dancing at extravagant balls just as much as she likes meeting fire-breathing dragons. She transcends traditional roles and expectations through her ability to transform into Nella the Princess Knight, protecting her kingdom with the help of her friends: Trinket, Nella's glamorous unicorn and best friend; Sir Garrett, a loyal and adventurous knight; and Clod, Garrett's trusty steed.

Nella the Princess Knight (40 half-hour episodes) features a social-emotional curriculum promoting self-confidence, inclusiveness and compassion for others.

Nella the Princess Knight is created by Christine Ricci (curriculum advisor, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Dora the Explorer, with Robert Vargas (head writer, Zack and Quack) serving as an executive producer on the series. It is the newest show to join Nick's top-ranked preschool roster, airing alongside hit series like PAW Patrol, Rusty Rivets, Blaze and the Monster Machines and Shimmer and Shine.

More information about Nella the Princess Knight, as well as short video clips, full episodes and games, can be found on NickJr.com and NickJr.tv.

Additionally, Yvette Nicole Brown, who portrayed Helen Ophelia Dubois in Nickelodeon's hit comedy series Drake & Josh, has also been nominated in the 49th NAACP Image Awards, in the Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Animated/CGI) category for her role of 'Luna' in Disney Junior's Elena of Avalor!

You can find a full list of 49th NAACP Image Awards nominees, which were announced today, Monday 20th November 2017, here on naacp.org. Good luck to Nickelodeon, Yvette Nicole Brown, and everybody nominated in the 49th NAACP Image Awards!

The NAACP Image Awards is the preeminent multicultural awards show celebrating the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. Winners will be announced during the two-hour star-studded event hosted by Anthony Anderson, which will be broadcast LIVE on TV ONE in the USA on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 9pm/8c, the federal holiday honoring the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A one-hour pre-show will air live from the red carpet at 8pm/7c.

The 49th NAACP Image Awards production team will be returning including Executive Producers Reginald Hudlin and Phil Gurin, Tony McCuin as Director, Byron Phillips as Producer, and Robin Reinhardt as Talent Producer.

NAACP members vote on the NAACP Image Awards winners from nominees in television, music, literature, and film. To become a member of the leading civil rights organization in the nation and immediately cast your vote go to http://www.naacpimageawards.net.

For all information and the latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at: http://www.naacpimageawards.net.

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H/T: MyNewsLA.com, Wikipedia.

Originally posted: Tuesday, November 21, 2017.
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Kally's Mashup: Lip Sync de Key Of Life | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

¡El cast de Kally´s Mashup no quiso dejar de hacer su propia versión de Key Of Life, con el lip sync más gracioso que verás! ¡Vuelve a ver los últimos episodios de 2017 del 4 al 8 de diciembre! ....¡Y muy pronto volvemos con EPISODIOS ESTRENO en 2018!



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Desafio: Prova ou Joga | Vikki RPM | Nickelodeon Brasil

Maria Gabriela de Faría e Andrés Mercado participaram do desafio Prova ou Joga! Quem será que foi o mais corajoso? Diga Nick no YouTube!



Mais Nick: Nickelodeon Latin America And Nickelodeon Brazil To Premiere 'Tiny Christmas' On Saturday 23rd December 2017!
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De Ricardo Santo Show - #6 Verdriet... | Nickelodeon Nederlands

Welkom bij de allerlaatste aflevering van de Ricardo Santo Show! Ricardo is verdrietig... Hij beseft zich dat het de ALLERLAATSTE aflevering is van zijn show... Gelukkig is daar Testpiet om Ricardo te troosten!



Meer Nick: The Cast Of Nickelodeon Benelux's 'Het Huis Anubis' To Reunite For One-Off Reunion Special | SIBUNA | House Of Anubis!
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Nickelodeon Greece To Premiere 'Welcome To The Wayne' On Monday 11th December 2017 (Update: Added Trailer)

Nickelodeon’s New Animated Mystery Series, Welcome to the Wayne, Debuts Monday 11th December 2017 On Nickelodeon Greece



(From L-R) Olly, Ansi, and Saraline from Nickelodeon’s Welcome To The Wayne



Καλωσήρθες στο Γουέιν - Trailer

A New York City apartment building holds mysteries and adventures behind every door in Nickelodeon’s newest animated series, Welcome to the Wayne, premiering on Nickelodeon Greece on Monday 11th December 2017 at 21:30. Created and written by Emmy® Award-winning writer and composer Billy Lopez (The Wonder Pets) and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning creative executive Michael Pecoriello (Yu-Gi-Oh!), the 20-episode series, locally titled Καλωσήρθες στο Γουέιν, follows three kids as they explore their strange and fantastical apartment building, the Wayne, where nothing is what it seems.

Welcome to the Wayne follows the comedic adventures of three friends, Ansi Molina, Olly Timbers, and Saraline Timbers, as they aim to unlock the secrets of the Wayne. Each new investigation brings them face-to-face with new characters, creatures, and oddities, known as “Wayne Phenomena,” leading them closer to uncovering the truth about the weird things happening in their building.

In the series premiere, “Rise and Shine Sleepyhead,” Ansi, a new resident of the Wayne, must work with siblings Olly and Saraline to stop a rampaging threat deep within their home.



The voice cast of the US-English dub of Welcome to the Wayne includes: Alanna Ubach (Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce) as Ansi, the anxious new kid in town; creator and co-executive producer Billy Lopez as Olly Timbers, the adventurous 10-year-old son of a toy maker and a military scientist, and lifelong resident of the Wayne; and Dana Steingold (Avenue Q musical) as Saraline Timbers, Olly’s responsible and more mature little sister.

Additional voice cast members include: Veronica Taylor (Pokémon) as The Spy from Apartment 8-I; Marc Thompson (Pokémon) as Masterson; and Robbie Sublett (The Good Wife) as Flowershirt; Dave Willis (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) as George the Doorman; Dana Snyder (The Thundermans) as Wendell Wasserman; Nikki M. James (BrainDead) as Julia Wiles; Carey Means (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) as Jonah Bishop; Harriett D. Foy (Collateral Beauty) as Clara Rhone; and Charnele Crick (Bocce Ballers) as Goodness.

Guest stars this season include: Annie Potts (Ghostbusters) as Olympia Timbers; Andrew Rannells (Girls) as Andrei, Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2) as Albert Molina; Richard Kind (Inside Out) as Harvey Timbers; Emo Philips (Adventure Time) as Dennis O’Bannon; David Hornsby (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) as Leif Bornewell III; Daniel Abeles (Smash) as Randy; and Shannon Walsh (Begin Again) as Madison Payne; and Clarke Thorell (The Americans) as Garrison Payne.

Before the full-length series, Welcome to the Wayne was Nickelodeon’s first digital short-form series, which debuted on official Nickelodeon websites and the Nick Play app in select markets.

Billy Lopez is an Emmy-winning writer and composer from New York City. He has written for shows including Phineas and Ferb and South Park and been head writer on several preschool shows, including The Wonder Pets!, 3rd & Bird! and PBS’s Peg + Cat. Lopez also co-created an adult sitcom for ABC Studios. Michael Pecoriello is an Emmy Award-winning creative leader. He has overseen campaigns for Nickelodeon tent poles Kids’ Choice Awards, Kids’ Choice Sports and the HALO Awards and also served as supervising producer and head writer on animated series Yu-Gi-Oh!

Online at nickelodeon.gr, fans can find out more about Καλωσήρθες στο Γουέιν and its characters - Ansi Molina, Olly Timbers, Saraline Timbers and Leif Bornewell III - as well as play exclusive games.

Fans can also immerse themselves in the Wayne by following the official Instagram account to discover more about the show, characters, and mysteries within.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th 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, digital, 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 kids’ basic cable network for 22 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).

Source: Greek Digital TV.

Originally posted: Friday, December 01, 2017
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'The Cast Of 'SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical' Perform In The 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Check out the cast of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical singing a melody of songs from their Spongeriffic new musical in the 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!



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 by visiting SpongeBobBroadway.com or Ticketmaster.com or calling 877-250-2929.

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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More Nick: Are You Ready Kids? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical Opens On Broadway; New Block Of Tickets Available!

H/T: Ticket News.
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How Nickelodeon Is Doubling Down On Live Experiences | SLIMEFEST | PAW Patrol


Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and President of Global Consumer Products at Nickelodeon today, Monday 4th December 2017, revealed to Cheddar how Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, is doubling down on live experiences, including the recent opening of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, PAW Patrol Live!, and Nickelodeon USA's first-ever SLIMEFEST, a multi-day music festival for kids and families, in 2018 in partnership with Live Nation, which will be visiting Chicago. Watch Cheddar's super interview with Pam Kaufman here on Newsday.com!

More Nick: Nickelodeon USA To Produce And Present "Nickelodeon SlimeFest", Immersive Multi-Day Event For Kids And Families!
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Tenzing Norgay Trainor To Guest Star on Nickelodeon's 'Knight Squad'

Tenzing Norgay Trainor is hopping networks, reuniting with his former Liv and Maddie showrunners!


The 16-year-old actor, who played Parker *insert mysterious/still not revealed middle name here* Rooney on the show, will be guest starring on Nickelodeon’s new series, Knight Squad.

Revealed by Ron Hart this morning, Tenzing will be playing a character named Jimbo. No word on yet this is a one time thing, recurring, or may turn into a regular gig. Hart also revealed a first-look at the official Knight Squad logo!

While not much is known about the episode Tenzing will be appearing in, it is known that it’s hilarious, courtesy of series star Lilimar.

“I legit could not get through this table read, I was laughing so damn much,” she wrote on Twitter.

Check out both tweets below!


Knight Squad is set at a magical school for knights in training, where two mismatched students form an unlikely alliance to protect each other’s secret and pursue their dreams.

The series will star Owen Joyner (100 Things To Do Before High School) as “Arc,” Daniella Perkins (Legendary Dudas, Blurt) as “Ciara,” Amarr M. Wooten (American Housewife) as “Warwick,” Lexi DiBenedetto (Modern Family) as “Prudence,” Lilimar (Bella and the Bulldogs) as “Sage” and Kelly Perine (Santa Hunters) as “Sir Gareth.


Picked up for an initial 20 episodes, Knight Squad is created and executive produced by Sean Cunningham and Marc Dworkin, executive producers of The Thundermans, and being produced by Liv and Maddie producers John D. Beck and Ron Hart. Knight Squad is slated to premiere in March 2018 on Nickelodeon USA.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Renews ‘I Am Frankie’ For Season 2; Orders ‘Star Falls’ Buddy Comedy Series!

Original source: Just Jared Jr.
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Russian Licence Breakthrough For Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Россия

Three channels operated by Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Россия have had their status radically changed in Russia.


According to RBC and AKTR, this follows the award of terrestrial licences to Nickelodeon, Paramount Comedy (the Russian equivalent of Comedy Central) and VH1 Europe by the regulator Roskomnadzor.

Although the licences cover only one location – the city of Slavyansk na Kunbani in the Krasnodar region – it means that they are no longer subject to the restrictions on advertising imposed on pay-TV channels since 2015.

Since then, there have until now only been two instances in which foreign companies – Discovery and MTG’s Viasat – have obtained the right to carry advertising.

However, in each case they have had to enter into a partnership with Russia’s National Media Group (NMG) in which the latter holds a majority (80%) stake.

Больше Nick: Nickelodeon Russia Celebrates 19th Anniversary On The Air!

Original source: Broadband TV News.
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Nickelodeon 4Teen France To Premiere 'Lip Sync Battle Shorties: Holiday Special' On Friday 9th December 2017 (Added New Video)

Nickelodeon 4Teen France will premiere a special holiday-themed episode of Lip Sync Battle Shorties on Friday 9th December 2017 at 18:10!



Lip Sync Battle Kids : le meilleur playback | Spécial Noël | NICKELODEON Teen FRANCE
Regarde l'émission spéciale Noël le 8 décembre à 18h10 sur NICKELODEON Teen !
Retrouve plein de vidéos de Lip Sync Battle Kids : le meilleur playback sur NICKELODEON.fr



Lip Sync Battle Kids : le meilleur playback | Drummer Boy de Justin Bieber | NICKELODEON Teen
"Drummer Boy" de Justin Bieber.

In Nickelodeon's Lip Sync Battle Shorties: Holiday Special, locally titled Lip Sync Battle Kids : le meilleur playback, three kids will lip sync along to huge hits from superstars like Bruno Mars (24K Magic), Justin Bieber (Drummer Boy), and Kelly Clarkson (Underneath the Tree), with themed costumes, dancing, and performances to try to take home the Iced Out Mic!

Lip Sync Battle Shorties: Holiday Special will be full of energy, entertainment and holiday spirit. Hosted by Nick Cannon and his sidekick, the kid-favourite, singing, dancing, social media sensation JoJo Siwa, Lip Sync Battle Shorties will celebrate kids' top artists. JoJo Siwa will provide commentary on each performance, and the episode will also feature the Shorties Dance Crew, a 10-person backup crew that has mastered all styles of dance from break-dancing to ballroom, plus a special appearance by Fifth Harmony!


“On Lip Sync Battle Shorties the kids are in charge, the performances come straight from their imagination. They’re so much cooler than we are!,” said executive producers Casey Patterson and Jay Peterson.

Lip Sync Battle Shorties lets three talented real-life kid participants personalize their performances, allowing them to make decisions on all creative elements, from song and costume selection, to choreography and staging, so that they can perform on-stage like their favourite artists.

Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip-sync battling, the original Spike Lip Sync Battle series features celebrities going head to head--lip-syncing the song of their choice--battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. The series is a ratings and multiplatform superstar for Spike and is the most-watched original series in the network’s history. Lip Sync Battle Shorties and the award-winning and Emmy-nominated series, Lip Sync Battle, are executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment, Jay Peterson of Matador Content, James Sunderland, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant, Rick Schwartz and Eight Million Plus Productions.

Nick Cannon has entertained audiences in film, on television, on record, onstage and online for nearly 20 years. The talented artist continues to dominate all facets of entertainment as a comedian, host, actor, writer, director, executive producer, deejay, philanthropist and children’s book author.

The two-time Emmy®-nominated Lip Sync Battle on Spike TV and Channel 5 is a global multiplatform powerhouse that can be seen in over 140 countries worldwide. The critically-acclaimed series has delivered over one billion cross-platform views since launch, over two million YouTube Channel subscribers, over two million fans on Facebook, and is the most watched original series in Spike history.

JoJo Siwa is a true teen sensation with over 4 million subscribers on YouTube and a hugely popular range of JoJo Bows. After quickly realising she had a love for dance at age two, JoJo Siwa began taking classes in Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Ballet and featured in the number one Lifetime show, Dance Moms. Off screen, Siwa connects with her fans in several different ways: through social media, where she currently has over 6.3 million followers on Instagram, 11.4 million followers on Musical.ly, 308,000 Twitter followers and 654 million views on her YouTube channel; through her SIWANATOR club which stands against negativity and bullying; through her varied line of consumer products; and with her single, “Boomerang,” which has been viewed more than 290 million times.

Lip Sync Battle Shorties: Holiday Special made its world debut on Nickelodeon USA on Sunday 3rd December 2017 at 7:00pm ET/PT, and is currently rolling out on Nickelodeon channels and programming blocks globally.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th 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, digital, 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 kids’ basic cable network for 22 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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