Showing posts with label Rocket Monkeys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rocket Monkeys. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Russel & Fox's Cruel and Unusual Detention | Nickelodeon Animated Shorts

Troublemakers Russel and Fox are sentenced to detention in a retiree community in Russel & Fox’s Cruel and Unusual Detention, another one of Nickelodeon's PAWsome Animated Shorts, created by Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson, creators of Rocket Monkeys! 🎒🏫💥



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Friday, January 06, 2017

Speak English! | Nickelodeon UK

Can you speak in a 'fancy-pants accent'? Are you bonkers for Buckingham Palace? Pass the tea and crumpets! Jolly good! Nobody speaks English quite like this!:



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Saturday, April 02, 2016

Best Nicktoons Moments - Nickelodeon UK

Check out some of the best bits from your favourite Nicktoons shows including SpongeBob SquarePants, Harvey Beaks, Sanjay and Craig, Breadwinners and Rocket Monkeys!:



More Nick! - Best Nickelodeon Moments

Watch all your favourite Nick shows on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons and Nick Jr.!
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Monday, December 28, 2015

Nicktoons UK To Premiere Brand-New "Rocket Monkeys" Episodes From Monday 4th January 2016

This January, the Rocket Monkeys are back and will stop at nothing to take over the Nicktoons Empire!

Nickelodeon UK and Digiguide have announced the out-of-this-world news that Nicktoons UK and Ireland, Nick UK's top-performing animation and action channel, will be premiering and showing more brand-new episodes of the popular Canadian animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys" weekdays at 7:00am from Monday 4th January 2016!


In the first all-new episode of "Rocket Monkeys", "Walk a Mile in His Peel", premiering Monday 4th January 2016, when Lord Peel discovers an abandoned baby Hate-a-Saurus, he takes it in with one goal in mind: raising it to destroy the Monkeys! Then, in the second brand-new episode, "Hive Five", premiering Tuesday 5th January 2016, Wally stows Space Bees away in the ship and declares himself Queen Bee, but trouble is abuzz when the real Queen shows up to fight for her drones! Following the debut of the first two all-new episodes, Nicktoons UK & Eire will continue to premiere more brand-new episodes of "Rocket Monkeys" every weekday at 7:00am.
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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Halloween Monster Mash-Up - Nicktoons UK

In celebration of the dark and scary days of Halloween, here are a few spooks from some of your favourite NickToons!:



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Sunday, February 22, 2015

NickToons UK To Premiere Brand-New "Rocket Monkeys" Episodes From Monday 23rd February 2015

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced in their brand-new "Keep Your Eyes Peeled" trailer/promo the exciting Nick UK News that Nicktoons UK and Ireland, Nick UK's animation and action channel, will be premiering and showing more brand-new episodes of the popular Canadian animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys" weekdays at 5:00pm from Monday 23rd February 2015 in a special "Rocket Monkeys Premiere Week"!


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Sunday, December 21, 2014

"Rocket Monkeys", "Justin Time" And "If I Had Wings" Capture The Tenth Annual Shaw Rocket Prize

Original Shaw Rocket Fund Press Release via Marketwired:

Justin Time, Rocket Monkeys and If I Had Wings Capture the Tenth Annual Shaw Rocket Prize

All three Canadian programs awarded a $25,000 prize as chosen by kids from across the country


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 25, 2014) - The Shaw Rocket Fund is pleased to announce the winners of the tenth-annual Shaw Rocket Prize, with three independently-produced Canadian children's programs capturing top honours at a gala event held this evening at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa.


Presented each year to the best independently-produced Canadian children's, youth, and family programs and their associated digital content, the $25,000 Shaw Rocket Prize was given out to each of the three winners in their respective age categories: Justin Time by Toronto production company Guru Studio, Rocket Monkeys by Toronto's Breakthrough Entertainment and If I Had Wings by Vancouver's Really Real Films.

"On behalf of the Shaw Rocket Fund, we congratulate the producers of the three shows winning top honours this year," said Annabel Slaight, Chair of the Shaw Rocket Fund. "The quality of all entries received is a true testament to the high level at which Canadian production teams are functioning and the strength of the Canadian children's media industry as a whole."

Hosted by Global News Chief Political Correspondent Tom Clark, and ET Canada's Sangita Patel, the Shaw Rocket Fund awards were presented at the gala to the production teams of the three winning programs by the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

"We are pleased to celebrate Canada's leadership position in producing quality children's programming," said Minister Glover. "We would like to extend our congratulations to both the winners and the finalists of this year's Shaw Rocket Prize, and celebrate their dedication to telling the kind of stories we can all be proud of."

Barb Williams, Executive Vice President, Broadcasting and President, Shaw Media, commented on the leadership role Canadians have taken in creating quality and inspirational children's television content.

"On behalf of Shaw Communications, we'd like to congratulate this year's winners and acknowledge their commitment to producing some of the best children's programming this country has to offer," said Barb Williams. "This award represents Shaw's continued dedication to investing in the growth and development of programming for children and youth."

MORE INFORMATION ON THE WINNING PROGRAMS:

Preschool Category (ages 0-to-5) - Justin Time, Season 2

Justin, Olive and Squidgy star in the biggest stories of all time, told from every corner of the world. Every day, preschool challenges set the stage for exciting adventures. From building a sky scraper in Manhattan, to questing through Ancient Greece and even playing tag with a dinosaur, preschoolers will be surprised how Justin's imaginative adventures relate to their everyday lives.

Children (ages 6-to-12) - Rocket Monkeys, Season 2

When facing rogue black holes, criminal masterminds, and rifts in the evil dimension, the universe turns to its bravest and brightest to save the day. When those guys are busy, the universe is stuck with the Rocket Monkeys. Inexplicably charged with carrying out a wide range of important missions, brothers Gus and Wally, along with their devoted robot friend YAY-OK, tend to cause more intergalactic calamity than they actually prevent.

Youth and Family (ages 13-to-17) - If I Had Wings

Sixteen-year-old Alex dreams of flying and of running for his high school's cross-country track team. Both dreams seem equally out of reach, as Alex has been blind since the age of two. Alongside his troubled running partner Brad Coleman, the two boys must overcome many obstacles and prejudices for Alex to make his exciting climactic run at the County championship.

HOW THE WINNERS WERE SELECTED:

The finalists of the 2014 Shaw Rocket Prize's three categories were selected by an international jury of industry experts. This jury was comprised of

* Jules Borkent - SVP, Global Acquisitions and International Programming, Nickelodeon, Viacom International Media Networks;

* Stephen Green - EVP Kids Content and Distribution, ITV Studios Global Entertainment;

* David Levine - Vice President, Programming, Production and Strategic Development, Disney Channels Europe, Middle East and Africa;

* Cecilia Persson - Vice President, Acquisitions & Co-Productions, EMEA and International, Turner Broadcasting, Kids;

* Alison Stewart - Head of CBeebies, Production, Animation and Acquisitions, BBC.

Once narrowed to five finalists, a jury of children from across Canada chose their favourite programs by voting on each finalist's television and digital media content online throughout October and November. All children who voted were entered into a draw to win a $2,500 scholarship.

About Shaw Rocket Fund

The Shaw Rocket Fund is a forward-thinking, not-for-profit production fund that focuses on stimulating excellence in the Canadian children's production industry through investment and various initiatives such as the much celebrated Shaw Rocket Prize which has awarded $475,000 in prize money to date. The Fund is a passionate champion for the children's production sector to ensure that Canadian children's media experience is enhanced with high quality programming, recognizing that entertainment for kids has become a multi-platform experience and part of children's everyday lives. To date, the Shaw Rocket Fund has proudly invested over $160 million towards high quality television programs and their associated digital media content. Shaw Rocket Fund is supported by Shaw Communications, Shaw Pay Per View, a division of the Shaw Cablesystems, and Shaw Direct.

About Shaw Communications

Shaw Communications Inc. is a diversified communications and media company. Shaw serves 3.2 million consumers and businesses through a reliable and extensive fibre network. Shaw provides consumers with broadband Internet, WiFi, Digital Phone and Video services. Shaw Business provides businesses with Internet, data, WiFi, telephony, Video and fleet tracking services, and ViaWest provides collocation, cloud and managed services. Shaw Media provides Canadians with engaging programming content through one of Canada's largest conventional television networks, Global Television, and 19 specialty networks, including HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY® and Showcase. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (Symbol: TSX - SJR.B, NYSE - SJR). For more information about Shaw, please visit www.shaw.ca.

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Sunday, November 02, 2014

NickToons UK To Premiere Brand-New "Rocket Monkeys" Episodes From Monday 3rd November 2014

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced in their brand-new "Go Bananas" trailers/promos, below, the exciting Nick UK News that Nicktoons UK and Ireland, Nick UK's animation and action channel, will be premiering and showing more brand-new episodes of the popular Canadian animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys" weekdays at 5:00pm from Monday 3rd November 2014!


NickToons UK's 'Go Bananas For Brand-New Rocket Monkeys' trailer #1:

Rocket Monkeys New Eps from Tee on Vimeo.


NickToons UK's 'Go Bananas For Brand-New Rocket Monkeys' trailer #2:

Rocket Monkeys New Eps Channel 5 from Tee on Vimeo.


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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Nickelodeon Australia And New Zealand To Premiere Brand-New Episodes Of "Rocket Monkeys" From Monday 20th January 2014

SKY TV, New Zealand's main pay-television operator, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon International news in the 'Kids and Family' area of their 'Television Highlights' webpage that Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will be showing brand-new double episodes of the popular Canadian animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys" everyday at 3:00pm between Monday 20th to Sunday 26th January 2014 as part of "Summer on Nickelodeon"!


"Rocket Monkeys" follows the adventures of two NOSA-trained monkeynauts and their robot sidekick. When battling rogue black holes, vengeful aliens, criminal masterminds, and rifts in the evil dimension, the universe turns to its bravest and brightest to save the day. When those guys are busy, however, the universe is stuck with the Rocket Monkeys. Inexplicably charged with carrying out all kinds of important missions, brothers Gus (Seán Cullen, "Steve Oedekerk") and Wally (Mark Edwards, "Hypermonium") cause more intergalactic calamity than they could ever prevent, discovering alien species in zany, fun-filled adventures. Luckily, they have plenty of help from YAY-OK (David Berni), their dashing and devoted (if slightly outdated) robot, who ensures the duo somehow complete their mission and still have time for some bananas. These monkeys may not have the brainpower of the Rocket Chickens or the guts of the Cosmosloths, but they do have a hunger for adventure. And by "adventure" we mostly mean "bananas". From the icy depths of Brrrr to the horrifying Planet Splishy Splashy, there's nowhere too dangerous or ridiculous for the monkeys to explore... or try not to blow up. Though it's seen better days, the Monkeys' big orange rust bucket of a ship remains remarkably versatile, although neither the optimistic Wally nor the brainy Gus has a clue as to how to pilot their ship. It has everything Gus and Wally could ever need, from a lounge to a laboratory to a command center and even a space monkey arm for those hard-to-reach places. Nominally running the show is GASI, the Galactic Animal Space Institute. Always seeking out the next frontier in galactic exploration, GASI boasts several (at times contentious) animal divisions, from Astro Ducks to Rocket Zebras. "Rocket Monkeys" features a great cast full of hilarious characters.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

NickToons UK To Premiere Brand-New "Rocket Monkeys" Christmas Special "The Peel Who Stole Christmas" On Sunday 1st December 2013

In Space, no one can hear the Monkey Carols... Oh, wait, they can! Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced in their brand new trailer the very exciting Nick UK News that, to celebrate the Christmas season, Nick UK's animation and action channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, will premiere and show the brand new Christmas special episode of the Canadian animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys", titled "The Peel Who Stole Christmas", in which the Monkey brothers, Gus and Wally go tinsel, on Sunday 1st December 2013 at 9:30am, as part of NickToons UK's "SpongeBob's Cracking Christmas" programming highlights!

"I am NOT a Banana, I am SANTA!"



Rocket Monkeys: The Peel Who Stole Christmas episode title card from the Rocket Monkeys wiki.

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Nickelodeon Italy To Debut Brand New Episodes Of "Rocket Monkeys" From Monday 23rd September 2013

Nickelodeon Italy (Italia) has announced in the 'Notizie'/'News' section on their official website, NickTV.it, the exciting Nickelodeon news that Nick Italy will start to premiere and show brand new season one episodes of the Canadian animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys", including the all-new episodes "Banana Ghost", "One and a Half Friends", "My Bully Bot", and "The Chimpsky Dimension", everyday at 6:15pm from Monday to Saturday from 23rd September 2013, as part of the networks Autumn/Winter 2013 programming highlights!:
Rocket Monkeys: new episodes


The universe needs heroes and our Rocket Monkeys are ready to get back into action! From September 23 every day from Monday to Saturday at 18:15 await new episodes of Rocket Monkeys. Gus and Wally new face of crazy ... and we suspect it will eventually get into a lot of trouble!

Wally is looking for new friends and that's why he joined the social network Spacebook. YAY-OK becomes a bully, while from a parallel dimension comes the bad versions of Gus and Wally. And what happens when the spirits of the bananas eaten by Rocket Monkeys decide to come back to life? We'll find out in the new episodes!

While waiting for new episodes, you also live with a space adventure online game Monkeys in Mission !

[Italian to English translation by Google Translate]

Rocket Monkeys: i nuovi episodi

L'universo ha bisogno di eroi e le nostre Rocket Monkeys sono pronte a tornare in azione! Dal 23 settembre da lunedì a sabato ogni giorno alle 18:15 ti aspettano i nuovi episodi di Rocket Monkeys. Gus e Wally affronteranno nuove folli imprese… e sospettiamo che finiranno per cacciarsi in molti guai!

Wally cerca nuovi amici e per questo si iscrive al social network Spacebook. YAY-OK diventa un bullo, mentre da una dimensione parallela arrivano le versioni cattive di Gus e Wally. E cosa succede quando gli spiriti delle banane mangiate dalle Rocket Monkeys decidono di tornare in vita? Lo scopriremo nelle nuove puntate!

In attesa dei nuovi episodi, vivi anche tu un'avventura spaziale col gioco online Scimmie in Missione!

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Thursday, September 05, 2013

Nickelodeon France To Debut The Brand New Animated Comedy Series "Rocket Monkeys" On Saturday 7th September 2013

Nickelodeon France has announced the exciting Nickelodeon Europe News in a post on their official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/nickelodeonfrance, that Nick France, the French version of the popular kids channel, will start to premiere and show the brand new Canadian animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys" on Saturday 7th September 2013 at 9:15am, as part of the networks Autumn/Winter 2013 programming highlights!:
[Exclu] En avant-première, les premières minutes #RocketMonkeys ! Retrouvez le 1er épisode de votre tout nouveau dessin-animé samedi à 9h15 !
http://ow.ly/oyH2W

[Exclusive] In preview, the first minutes #RocketMonkeys! Find the 1st episode of your all-new cartoon Saturday at 9:15!
http://ow.LY/oyH2W (Translated by Bing)


Lls debarquent sur Terre le
7 septembre a 9h15
seulement sur Nickelodeon

They landed on the Earth
September 7th at 9:15
only on Nickelodeon

(French to English translation provided by Google Translate)
To celebrate the French launch of "Rocket Monkeys", Nickelodeon France has unveiled a exclusive online streaming preview video clip featuring the first few minutes of the very first episode of "Rocket Monkeys", which Nick fans and viewers located in France can view here on Nickelodeon.fr!

Nick's new comedy animation Rocket Monkeys follows the adventures of two monkey astronauts and their robot sidekick. When battling rogue black holes, vengeful aliens, criminal masterminds, and rifts in the evil dimension, the universe turns to its bravest and brightest to save the day. When those guys are busy, however, the universe is stuck with the Rocket Monkeys. Inexplicably charged with carrying out all kinds of important missions, brothers Gus (Seán Cullen, Steve Oedekerk) and Wally (Mark Edwards, Hypermonium) cause more intergalactic calamity than they could ever prevent. Luckily, they have plenty of help from YAY-OK (David Berni), their dashing and devoted (if slightly outdated) robot. These monkeys may not have the brainpower of the Rocket Chickens or the guts of the Cosmosloths, but they do have a hunger for adventure. And by "adventure" we mostly mean "bananas". From the icy depths of Brrrr to the horrifying Planet Splishy Splashy, there's nowhere too dangerous or ridiculous for the monkeys to explore... or try not to blow up. Though it's seen better days, the Monkeys’ big orange rust bucket of a ship remains remarkably versatile. It has everything Gus and Wally could ever need, from a lounge to a laboratory to a command center and even a space monkey arm for those hard-to-reach places. Nominally running the show is GASI, the Galactic Animal Space Institute. Always seeking out the next frontier in galactic exploration, GASI boasts several (at times contentious) animal divisions, from Astro Ducks to Rocket Zebras. "Rocket Monkeys" also features a great cast of hilarious characters:

Dr. Chimpsky (Jamie Watson) - GASI's esteemed Doctor of Exposition— errr…, Astrophysics, Dr. Chimpsky assigns the Monkeys their highly important missions (which sometimes include getting him more ice when his drink gets too warm) and does his best to keep them on track when they invariably get distracted.

Inky - Part adorable pet, part crew member, all kinds of messy. Inky may not be able to speak, but he still manages to express himself with his impressive ink work.

Lord Peel (Mark McKinney) - Villains aren’t born, they're made — and Lord Peel is no exception. A once-average suburban alien who just happens to kind of look like a banana (okay—exactly like a banana), poor Lord Peel was driven insane by Gus and Wally’s never-ending attempts to turn him into a banana split. He's since become a vengeance-obsessed baddie with a very specific goal: make the Rocket Monkeys pay.

Nefarious - Exiled by the Council to Stop Super Villains, Nefarious spends his time dreaming up new ways to escape his lonely asteroid prison and get back to his real business—taking over the universe.

Deep Space Dave - TV action hero Deep Space Dave is better at catch phrases than catching bad guys, but that doesn't stop the Rocket Monkeys from worshiping his every slovenly move.

Monkevil (Kayla Lorette) - Don't let her sweet exterior fool you — bank-robbing cutie pie Monkevil is as slick as they come, easily carrying out heist after intergalactic heist. Too bad Gus and Wally are too in love to notice.

The Space Gorilla - Rival rocket crew to the monkeys and the frat boys of the GASI world, He - and She - rilla are everything Gus and Wally aren’t: cool, competent, brave, and more than a little mean. He-Rilla is voiced by Jamie Watson and She-Rilla is voiced by Shoshana Sperling.

Bernice (Mike "Nug" Nahrgang) - Gus and Wally's doting mother. A fun-loving dynamo, Bernice loves to have a good time with her boys, but isn't afraid to play the stern mother card when they need a little discipline.

Gamester X (Mark Little) - Obsessive and excitable, Gamester X will stop at nothing to complete his rare and extensive collections. He’s a terrifying force — that is, until his mom yells at him to clean his room.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Atomic Cartoons Links With Yeti Farm; To Collaborate On The Production Of Teletoon And Nickelodeon's "Rocket Monkeys"

The entertainment industry news website C21Media is reporting the animation news that the Vancouver-based animation studio Atomic Cartoons has formed a three-year joint venture agreement with fellow Canadian studio Yeti Farm Creative.

The exclusive deal, which will be worth up to C$3m in production value, will offer expanding television animation production capabilities for Atomic in the growing animation market in Kelowna, British Columbia, where Yeti Farm is based.

As part of the deal, Yeti Farm will collaborate in the production of two of Atomic's children's TV series, including the recently announced season two "Rocket Monkeys", pictured below, which currently airs on Teletoon in Canada and on Nickelodeon channels around the world (Planet Nickelodeon), including on Nick USA, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, and Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand, and stars brothers and monkey astronauts Gus and Wally.



"Rocket Monkeys"

Yeti Farm will also engage in producing "Pirate Express" (52x11’), Atomic's original animated comedy series for kids 7-11, set for broadcast on Teletoon in Fall (Autumn) 2014 and Australia's Nine Network in 2015.

Yeti Farm said it will hire 30 new staff members as a result of the deal:
Atomic links with Yeti Farm

Vancouver-based animation studio Atomic Cartoons has formed a three-year joint venture agreement with fellow Canadian studio Yeti Farm Creative.

The exclusive deal, which will be worth up to C$3m in production value, will offer expanding TV animation production capabilities for Atomic in the growing animation market in Kelowna, British Columbia, where Yeti Farm is based.

As part of the deal, Yeti Farm will collaborate in the production of two Atomic children’s TV series, including Rocket Monkeys, which currently airs on Teletoon in Canada and Nickelodeon in the US.

Yeti Farm will also engage in producing Pirate Express (52x11’), Atomic’s original animated comedy series for kids 7-11, set for broadcast on Teletoon in fall 2014 and Australia’s Nine Network in 2015.

“Kelowna offers a natural extension to our work, and a supportive business and lifestyle environment,” said Rob Simmons, partner at Atomic Cartoons.

Yeti Farm said it will hire 30 more crew as a result of the deal.

Andrew Dickens
14-08-2013
©C21Media

TAGS: Mergers and Acquisitions
GENRES: Animation, Children’s
COMPANIES: Atomic Cartoons, Breakthrough Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Nine Network, Teletoon, Yeti Farm Creative
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Canada

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Sneak Peeks At "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Rocket Monkeys", "Big Time Rush" Season 4, "Monsters Vs. Aliens" And More - All In Episode 9 Of Nickelodeon's "N-View"!

What do you get when you mix monkeys, turtles, monsters, aliens, an evil genius, and a Nickelodeon's hit boy band? It can only be the latest episode of N-View! In the ninth brand new episode of Nickelodeon International's children's entertainment magazine television series "N-View", currently premiering on Nickelodeon channels globally (see below for air-dates), Nick has got some super-special sneak peeks at what's new in movies, TV, gaming and more!

First up, Nickelodeon is giving you a preview of the all-new movie "Despicable Me 2". Your favourite evil genius is back for a new adventure — and of course, he's bringing his minions with him! Find out what's in store for Gru in the sequel.

And those minions aren't the only creatures causing mayhem! Meet the Rocket Monkeys, Gus and Wally, from the brand new hit Nick show — and check out an exclusive never-before-seen adventure!

Then, find out what's in store for the fierce foursome known as the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Their battle with the Krang is about to reach a whole new level... and Nick has got the inside scoop! Plus, Nick'll give you some tips on playing the aweslime new TMNT game "Rooftop Run", the new and exclusive Nickelodeon app. And Nickelodeon also pays a visit to Nicholas Groves, the design manager for LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the LEGO designers who turn the Heroes in a Half Shell into Legos and find out how they do it. Pretty cool job, right? Booyakasha!

And after all that, there's still more fun in store! Nickelodeon is giving you a sneak peek of the brand-new CGI-animated Nicktoon series "Monsters Vs. Aliens"! Yes, all our favourite characters from the movie are headed for our TV's later this year!

Finally, the icing on the cake, the Creme de la Creme: An exclusive sneak peek at the first episode of the upcoming brand new fourth season of Big Time Rush (season 4), called "Big Time Invasion"! Find out what happens when Carlos, Kendal, Logan and James face competition from another boy band from Britain. Surely this won't split them up, right...right?!?!

You don't want to miss this out-of-this-world episode of N-View! Check the International air-date list below to see when your local Nickelodeon channel will be showing N-View episode 9!:

Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand Saturday 15th June 2013

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK: Saturday 22nd June 2013 at 6.30am (repeated at 7.30am on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick+1), and on Sunday 23rd June 2013 at 1.00pm (2pm on Nickelodeon+1)

Can't wait? You can watch a online streaming video of the Australian and New Zealand version of the ninth edition of Nickelodeon's N-View here on Nick AUS & NZ's official N-View website, nick-nview.com.au!

It is currently unknown whether Nickelodeon UK and Ireland presenter Anna Williamson will present the British and Irish version of issue 9 of N-View.

[Nickelodeon News via NickUKHub]

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Canada's Teletoon Orders 26 More Brand New Episodes Of "Rocket Monkeys" From Breakthrough Films & Television

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the exciting animation news that the Canadian animation channel Teletoon has ordered a second season of the brand new animated space-comedy series "Rocket Monkeys"!

Twenty six brand new half-hour episodes (26 x 30') of "Rocket Monkeys" will be developed by Toronto, Canada-based production company Breakthrough Films & Television in association with Teletoon (Canada) and the Canadian animation studio Atomic Cartoons for season 2. Mark Evestaff will continue to serve as the series' showrunner.

The animated series airs globally on Nickelodeon channels around the world (Planet Nickelodeon), including on Nickelodeon USA, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, and Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand, and stars brothers and monkey astronauts Gus and Wally:
Teletoon orders 26 more Rocket Monkeys eps


Toronto, Canada’s Breakthrough Entertainment has received a renewed order from Teletoon for the space-comedy animated series Rocket Monkeys.

Twenty six half-hour episodes will be developed by Breakthrough in association with Teletoon and animation studio Atomic Cartoons. Mark Evestaff will continue to serve as the series’ showrunner.

The animated series, which will also air globally on Nickelodeon including in the US, stars brothers and monkey astronauts Gus and Wally.

Tags: Breakthrough Entertainment, Rocket Monkeys, Teletoon Canada
Nick's new comedy animation Rocket Monkeys follows the adventures of two monkey astronauts and their robot sidekick. When battling rogue black holes, vengeful aliens, criminal masterminds, and rifts in the evil dimension, the universe turns to its bravest and brightest to save the day. When those guys are busy, however, the universe is stuck with the Rocket Monkeys. Inexplicably charged with carrying out all kinds of important missions, brothers Gus (Seán Cullen, Steve Oedekerk) and Wally (Mark Edwards, Hypermonium) cause more intergalactic calamity than they could ever prevent. Luckily, they have plenty of help from YAY-OK (David Berni), their dashing and devoted (if slightly outdated) robot. These monkeys may not have the brainpower of the Rocket Chickens or the guts of the Cosmosloths, but they do have a hunger for adventure. And by "adventure" we mostly mean "bananas". From the icy depths of Brrrr to the horrifying Planet Splishy Splashy, there's nowhere too dangerous or ridiculous for the monkeys to explore... or try not to blow up. Though it's seen better days, the Monkeys’ big orange rust bucket of a ship remains remarkably versatile. It has everything Gus and Wally could ever need, from a lounge to a laboratory to a command center and even a space monkey arm for those hard-to-reach places. Nominally running the show is GASI, the Galactic Animal Space Institute. Always seeking out the next frontier in galactic exploration, GASI boasts several (at times contentious) animal divisions, from Astro Ducks to Rocket Zebras. "Rocket Monkeys" also features a great cast of hilarious characters.

Also, from C21Media:
Second mission for Monkeys

A Canadian broadcaster has ordered new episodes of Breakthrough Entertainment’s animated comedy adventure series Rocket Monkeys.

Teletoon has greenlit another 26x30′ season, which it will again coproduce with Atomic Cartoons and Breakthrough.

Nickelodeon is airing the first season of the toon, about two monkey brothers who go on space missions, in the US and on its international channels.

Nico Franks
06-06-2013
©C21Media

GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Rocket Monkeys
COMPANIES: Breakthrough Entertainment, Teletoon
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Canada, US

Saturday, April 13, 2013

The Official Nickelodeon UK Website Launches Their Brand New Official "Rocket Monkeys" Show Webpage

To celebrate Nickelodeon UK's animation and action channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, starting to premiere and show the brand new Canadian animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys" from Monday 15th April 2013 at 4:30pm, as part of "April on Nicktoons UK 2013", the official Nick UK and Eire website, Nick.co.uk, has unveiled their brand new official "Rocket Monkeys" show website to accompany the brand new animated show, which you can view here at nick.co.uk/shows/rocketmonkeys!
Nickelodeon UK's brand new "Rocket Monkeys" website features online short streaming video clips featuring scenes from the new show, a "Meet The Characters" section featuring character bios and information about each character in "Rocket Monkeys" - Gus, Wally, Yay-OK, Dr. Chimpsky, Inky, and a photograph gallery featuring stills from "Rocket Monkeys".

The exclusive "Rocket Monkeys" short video clips you can currently watch in the clips section on Nick UK's brand new and official "Rocket Monkeys" website are:

Rocket Monkeys - The monkeys find a banana planet.

Rocket Monkeys - The guys find scares "scarelarious".

When faced with the unknown, great explorers can become heroes. There's an entire universe out there just waiting for us to explore! Alien planets, cultures and galaxies full of danger, so we sent our best and brightest to meet them head on. And when those guys aren't available, we send these guys, the Rocket Monkeys!

Inexplicably charged with carrying out all kinds of important missions, brothers Gus (Seán Cullen, Steve Oedekerk) and Wally (Mark Edwards, Hypermonium) cause more intergalactic calamity than they could ever prevent. Luckily, they have plenty of help from YAY-OK (David Berni), their dashing and devoted (if slightly outdated) robot. These monkeys may not have the brainpower of the Rocket Chickens or the guts of the Cosmosloths, but they do have a hunger for adventure. And by "adventure" we mostly mean "bananas". From the icy depths of Brrrr to the horrifying Planet Splishy Splashy, there's nowhere too dangerous or ridiculous for the monkeys to explore... or try not to blow up. Though it's seen better days, the Monkeys’ big orange rust bucket of a ship remains remarkably versatile. It has everything Gus and Wally could ever need, from a lounge to a laboratory to a command center and even a space monkey arm for those hard-to-reach places. Nominally running the show is GASI, the Galactic Animal Space Institute. Always seeking out the next frontier in galactic exploration, GASI boasts several (at times contentious) animal divisions, from Astro Ducks to Rocket Zebras.
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Saturday, March 09, 2013

NickToons UK To Debut The Brand New Animated Comedy Series "Rocket Monkeys" In April 2013

Nickelodeon UK has announced in their brand new promo/trailer (online streaming video clip with transcript below) the Nickelodeon UK News that Nick UK's animation and action channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, will start to premiere and show the brand new Canadian animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys" in April 2013, as part of "April on Nicktoons UK 2013"!:

When faced with the unknown, great explorers can become heroes.

There's an entire universe out there waiting for us!

Alien planets, cultures and galaxies full of danger, so we sent our best and brightest to meet them head on.

And when those guys aren't available, we send...

...these guys.

[Man on TV: Rocket Monkeys!]

The brand new show Rocket Monkeys, landing up this April, on Nicktoons!
Nick's new comedy animation Rocket Monkeys follows the adventures of two monkey astronauts and their robot sidekick. When battling rogue black holes, vengeful aliens, criminal masterminds, and rifts in the evil dimension, the universe turns to its bravest and brightest to save the day. When those guys are busy, however, the universe is stuck with the Rocket Monkeys. Inexplicably charged with carrying out all kinds of important missions, brothers Gus (Seán Cullen, Steve Oedekerk) and Wally (Mark Edwards, Hypermonium) cause more intergalactic calamity than they could ever prevent. Luckily, they have plenty of help from YAY-OK (David Berni), their dashing and devoted (if slightly outdated) robot. These monkeys may not have the brainpower of the Rocket Chickens or the guts of the Cosmosloths, but they do have a hunger for adventure. And by "adventure" we mostly mean "bananas". From the icy depths of Brrrr to the horrifying Planet Splishy Splashy, there's nowhere too dangerous or ridiculous for the monkeys to explore... or try not to blow up. Though it's seen better days, the Monkeys’ big orange rust bucket of a ship remains remarkably versatile. It has everything Gus and Wally could ever need, from a lounge to a laboratory to a command center and even a space monkey arm for those hard-to-reach places. Nominally running the show is GASI, the Galactic Animal Space Institute. Always seeking out the next frontier in galactic exploration, GASI boasts several (at times contentious) animal divisions, from Astro Ducks to Rocket Zebras. "Rocket Monkeys" also features a great cast of hilarious characters:

Dr. Chimpsky (Jamie Watson) - GASI's esteemed Doctor of Exposition— errr…, Astrophysics, Dr. Chimpsky assigns the Monkeys their highly important missions (which sometimes include getting him more ice when his drink gets too warm) and does his best to keep them on track when they invariably get distracted.

Inky - Part adorable pet, part crew member, all kinds of messy. Inky may not be able to speak, but he still manages to express himself with his impressive ink work.

Lord Peel (Mark McKinney) - Villains aren’t born, they're made — and Lord Peel is no exception. A once-average suburban alien who just happens to kind of look like a banana (okay—exactly like a banana), poor Lord Peel was driven insane by Gus and Wally’s never-ending attempts to turn him into a banana split. He's since become a vengeance-obsessed baddie with a very specific goal: make the Rocket Monkeys pay.

Nefarious - Exiled by the Council to Stop Super Villains, Nefarious spends his time dreaming up new ways to escape his lonely asteroid prison and get back to his real business—taking over the universe.

Deep Space Dave - TV action hero Deep Space Dave is better at catch phrases than catching bad guys, but that doesn't stop the Rocket Monkeys from worshiping his every slovenly move.

Monkevil (Kayla Lorette) - Don't let her sweet exterior fool you — bank-robbing cutie pie Monkevil is as slick as they come, easily carrying out heist after intergalactic heist. Too bad Gus and Wally are too in love to notice.

The Space Gorilla - Rival rocket crew to the monkeys and the frat boys of the GASI world, He - and She - rilla are everything Gus and Wally aren’t: cool, competent, brave, and more than a little mean. He-Rilla is voiced by Jamie Watson and She-Rilla is voiced by Shoshana Sperling.

Bernice (Mike "Nug" Nahrgang) - Gus and Wally's doting mother. A fun-loving dynamo, Bernice loves to have a good time with her boys, but isn't afraid to play the stern mother card when they need a little discipline.

Gamester X (Mark Little) - Obsessive and excitable, Gamester X will stop at nothing to complete his rare and extensive collections. He’s a terrifying force — that is, until his mom yells at him to clean his room.

Nickelodeon acquired the pay-television broadcast rights to the brand new animated comedy show "Rocket Monkeys" from the Canadian production company and animation studio Breakthrough Entertainment in February 2013 for the networks US and international channels (Planet Nickelodeon / Planet Orange). "Rocket Monkeys" is a new 26 episode x 26 minute cartoon that is produced by Canada's Breakthrough Entertainment in association with Teletoon Canada and animation studio Atomic Cartoons. "Rocket Monkeys" was created by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson, and developed by Alex Galatis and Mark Evestaff (also the show's producer). Executive producers include Ira Levy, Joan Lambur and Peter Williamson. Partial funding for Rocket Monkeys was provided by Shaw Rocket Fund. "Rocket Monkeys" premiered on Nick USA in March 2013.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Nickelodeon Acquires Global Pay-TV Rights For Canada's Breakthrough Entertainment's New Animated Series "Rocket Monkeys"

The entertainment news website C21Media is reporting the Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon has picked up the pay-TV broadcast rights to the brand new animated comedy series "Rocket Monkeys" for the networks US and international channels (Planet Nickelodeon / Planet Orange) and will start to launch the show from Spring 2013! "Rocket Monkeys" is a new 26 episode x 26 minute cartoon that is produced by Canada's Breakthrough Entertainment in association with Teletoon Canada and animation studio Atomic Cartoons.

Nick's new comedy animation Rocket Monkeys follows the adventures of two monkey astronauts and their robot sidekick. "Rocket Monkeys" was created by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson, and developed by Alex Galatis and Mark Evestaff (also the show's producer). Executive producers include Ira Levy, Joan Lambur and Peter Williamson. Partial funding for Rocket Monkeys was provided by Shaw Rocket Fund.

Toronto-based Breakthrough is also developing a trio of online games to go with the series, "Monkeys vs Gorillas", "Monkey Business" and "Monkeys on a Mission":
Global pay deal for Monkeys

Rocket Monkeys, the new comedy animation from Canada’s Breakthrough Entertainment, has secured a global pay-TV deal for a launch this spring.

Rocket Monkeys

Nickelodeon has stepped up to acquire the 26x26′ toon for its US and international channels. The series is produced by Breakthrough in association with Teletoon Canada and animation studio Atomic Cartoons.

“Rocket Monkeys is a great fit for our global network, a funny, energetic, laugh-out-loud comedy that we are confident our audiences around the world will love,” said Jules Borkent, senior VP of global acquisitions and international programming, Nickelodeon.

The show was created by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson, and developed by Alex Galatis and Mark Evestaff (also the show’s producer). Executive producers include Ira Levy, Joan Lambur and Peter Williamson. Partial funding for Rocket Monkeys was provided by Shaw Rocket Fund.

Rocket Monkeys follows the adventures of two monkey astronauts and their robot sidekick. Toronto-based Breakthrough is also developing a trio of online games to go with the series, the first titled Monkeys vs Gorillas.

C21 reporter
20-02-2013
©C21Media

SHOWS: Rocket Monkeys
PEOPLE: Jules Borkent
COMPANIES: Breakthrough Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Teletoon
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Canada
Also, from Kidscreen:
Nickelodeon hops on Rocket Monkeys

Canada’s Breakthrough Entertainment has inked a worldwide broadcast deal for animated comedy Rocket Monkeys with Nickelodeon (including the US) for a launch this spring.


The recently launched animated property, which is also the focus of a series of online games, is produced by Breakthrough in association with Teletoon Canada and animation studio Atomic Cartoons. The series (26×30) introduces the universe to brothers Gus and Wally, two hapless “monkeynauts” who cause more intergalactic calamity than they could ever prevent as they pursue important missions.

The show is created by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson, and developed by Alex Galatis and Mark Evestaff (who also serves as the show’s producer).

Its Breakthrough exec producers include Joan Lambur, Peter Williamson and company co-managing director Ira Levy. Partial funding for Rocket Monkeys is provided by the Shaw Rocket Fund.

From Playback Online

Tags: Breakthrough Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Rocket Monkeys