Nickelodeon Spain, Nickelodeon Portugal And Nickelodeon South Africa Acquire Pay TV Broadcast Rights To New Dialogue-Free Animated Show "Larva"

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the Nickelodeon International News that Nickelodeon Spain (Espana), Nickelodeon Portugal and Nickelodeon South Africa have picked up the pay TV broadcast rights to the first season (series) of the new CGI-animated dialogue-free animated comedy series called "Larva".

"Larva" (104 episodes x 2 minutes) is a series of short vignettes that revolves the lives of Red and Yellow, two sewer-dwelling worms that are entertained and challenged by the various items and other animals that filter through the pavement grates into their world.

The series, aimed at children and families, is produced by the South Korean production company Tube Entertainment and distributed by Spain's Imira Entertainment.

A second season of the 3D CGI series (52 x four minutes) is currently in production and will be available later this spring:

Nickelodeon picks up comedy series Larva


Spanish youth production and distribution company Imira Entertainment has sold Tuba Entertainment’s new dialogue-free comedy series Larva to Nickelodeon.

Nickelodeon has taken the first season of Larva for pay TV broadcast in Spain, Portugal and South Africa.

The Imira MIPTV 2013 launch show has already secured a number of international broadcasters including ABC in Australia, NRK Super in Norway, SVT in Sweden, Canal Plus in France and Disney Channel in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Macao. Imira Entertainment holds the rights of distribution to Europe and Latin America.

A second season of the 3D CGI series (52 x four minutes) is currently in production and will be available later this spring. Larva is produced by South Korea’s Tuba Entertainment and revolves around short vignettes from the lives of Red and Yellow, two sewer-dwelling worms that are entertained and challenged by the various items and other animals that filter through the pavement grates into their world.

Tags: Imira Entertainment, Larva, Nickelodeon, Tuba Entertainment

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Nick worms its way into cartoon

Nickelodeon has taken the first series of a non-dialogue cartoon about two sewer-dwelling worms for pay TV broadcast in Spain, Portugal and South Africa.

Larva (104x2′) follows two worms who are entertained and challenged by the various items and other animals that filter through the pavement grates into their world.

The series, aimed at kids and families, is produced by South Korean prodco Tube Entertainment and distributed by Spain’s Imira Entertainment.

It has already been picked up by broadcasters including ABC in Australia, NRK Super in Norway, SVT in Sweden and Canal+ in France, plus Disney Channel in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Macao.

A second season (52x4′) is currently in production and will be available later this spring.

Christophe Goldberger, producer and head of sales and acquisitions, said: “The non-dialogue-based comedy format means the show has a genuinely universal feel.”


Nico Franks
05-03-2013
©C21Media

Nickelodeon's "Dora The Explorer LIVE! Search For The City Of Lost Toys" Stage Show Plans To Return To London As Part Of Regional UK Tour

The London theatre news website Official London Theatre is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK news that, following her debut in London's West End in Summer 2012, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Superstar Dora The Explorer will be bringing her popular live stage show, "Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys", back to the capital city of England and the United Kingdom to play at three venues across the London region as part of the shows UK tour!

First up is an appearance at the G Live theatre in Guildford from Friday 3rd May 2013 to Monday 6th May 2013, with the New Wimbledon theatre hosting Dora and her friends from Friday 28th June 2013 to Sunday 30th June 2013 and the Churchill theatre in Bromley (Kent) hosting the live musical adventure from Monday 12th August 2013 to Wednesday 14th August 2013.

Designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles and solve puzzles, this live song and dance show by Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and Daniel Sparrow & Mike Walsh Productions invites little theatre goers into Dora's exciting world made famous by the Nickelodeon's popular preschool television show, "Dora the Explorer".

Dora's nationwide "Search for the City of Lost Toys" tour starts on Tuesday 26th March 2013. For a full list of touring venues and to book tickets visit www.nickjr.co.uk/doralive:

Dora The Explorer returns to London

Following her debut in the West End last summer, Dora The Explorer’s search is back on in the City of Lost Toys as she brings her live stage show to venues across the UK.


Nickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer LIVE! Search For The City Of Lost Toys will play at three venues across the London region as part of its tour. First up is an appearance at the G Live theatre in Guildford from 3 to 6 May, with the New Wimbledon theatre hosting Dora and her friends from 28 to 30 June and the Churchill theatre in Bromley hosting the live musical adventure from 12 to 14 August.


Designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcome obstacles and solve puzzles, this live song and dance show invites little theatregoers into Dora’s exciting world made famous by the Nickelodeon television show.

Seen by more than two million people, the colourful interactive stage show sees Dora embark on a journey to find her lost teddy bear with the help of the audience. The famous explorer uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully pass through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the City of Lost Toys. But watch out, you never know what that sneaky fox Swiper might be up to along the way!

Dora's nationwide tour kicks off on 28 March 26 March. For a full list of touring venues and to book tickets visit www.nickjr.co.uk/doralive.

Viacom President And Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman Responds To Cablevision's "Frivolous" Antitrust Lawsuit Against Viacom At Deutsche Bank's Media, Internet & Telecom Conference

The entertainment news website The Hollywood Reporter is reporting the Viacom news that, while speaking at Deutsche Bank's Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on Monday, March 4, 2013 in Palm Beach, Florida, Philippe Dauman, the President and CEO of Viacom Inc., criticized the US media and telecommunications company Cablevision Systems Corporation's antitrust lawsuit against Viacom for allegedly "illegally forcing Cablevision to carry and pay for 14 lesser-watched ancillary networks its customers do not want, such as Palladia, MTV Hits and VH1 Classic, in order to carry must-have networks such as Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central", commenting that "the lawsuit that Cablevision filed is ill-advised and frivolous". A replay of the live audio webcast of Mr. Dauman's question-and-answer session is currently available to listen to in the "Events / Webcasts" section of Viacom's official Investor Relations website, ir.viacom.com:

Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman Slams Cablevision's Lawsuit as 'Frivolous'

The exec says Cablevision would be better off saving tens of millions of dollars on lawyers and instead spending it on making cable customers happy.

Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman addressed the recent antitrust lawsuit filed by Cablevision that accuses his company of illegally tying together bigger Viacom-owned networks such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV with lesser ones, including Palladia, MTV Hits and VH1 Classic.

Dauman slammed Cablevision on Monday at the Deutsche Bank 2013 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, Fla.

"The lawsuit that Cablevision filed is ill-advised and frivolous," he said.

Viacom's chief said the multiyear agreement was negotiated just two months ago and that Viacom had made a number of concessions. "We lowered the price from the ask," he said. "We offered a lot of additional terms relating to TV Everywhere that were consumer-friendly. We even gave them more term."

Dauman said Cablevision got a discount for taking its networks.

"I guess their theory is: 'We got the discount. We got three suits for the price of two. Now we want just the two,'" he said. "That doesn't happen in our business."

He also attacked Cablevision's own programming assets.

"In fact, 11 of our networks have higher ratings than MSG Network on a year-round basis," Dauman said. "That includes Teen Nick that they are complaining about. Nick Jr. has vastly higher ratings. It's common practice for a family of networks to provide a discount if you carry their networks. … Presumably, MSG offers discount to (distributors to) carry MSG2, MSG+, Fuse. The bottom line is that lawyers will get rich on this. The tens of millions of dollars spent would be better spent providing value to Cablevision customers."

Dauman also took a broad look at the financial health of the cable and satellite distributors with whom Viacom is frequently negotiating.

"The distributors' stocks are doing well," he said. "Over the last several years, when we have had economic issues, there have been market-share shifts, but it has held pretty steady."

Dauman also spoke about each of his networks. Responding to a question about how MTV is doing post-Jersey Shore, he said that the network is "in a good place," with "much better balance." He singled out the performance of Teen Mom 2, Awkward, Catfish and Buckwild, saying that the fruits of a commitment to original programming will be made clear when the network presents itself at upfronts next month.

Viacom's chief executive also said he wants to see Paramount get more involved in helping its TV networks. He said the studio would “get back, with very little investment, into the television-production business.”

Viacom, Philippe Dauman, Cablevision

Nickelodeon Australia Job Opportunity - Marketing Manager

According to Pedestrian TV, Nickelodeon Australia, the Australian version of the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has announced that they are on the lookout to recruit their next "Nickhead" to join their Sydney (SYD) staff team in the form of their new talented Marketing Manager! As part of the job, you will be responsible for marketing the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. brands and their properties, and implementing activity for campaigns. This will involve the strategic implementation of all Nickelodeon Networks brand and campaign activity across all platforms in collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communications. You will oversee agency collaborations, manage affiliate relationships with Foxtel/Sky, and work closely with the Commercial Sales team to extend relationship activity and exploit all Brand marketing opportunities:

Nickelodeon is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. Makes sense, who doesn't like green slime. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. They're looking for the next “Nickhead”, in the form of a talented Marketing Manager (SYD). You will be responsible for marketing the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. brands and their properties, and implementing activity for campaigns. This will involve the strategic implementation of all Nickelodeon Networks brand and campaign activity across all platforms in collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communications. You will oversee agency collaborations, manage affiliate relationships with Foxtel/Sky, and work closely with the Commercial Sales team to extend relationship activity and exploit all Brand marketing opportunities. If you sport the maturity, self-motivation, and professionalism to take on this role – and it’s a doozy – then apply HERE.

Marketing Manager
Nickelodeon Australia
March 01, 2013
Full-time
Based in Sydney
Applications close March 11, 2013.


Description

Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television, programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products online, recreation, books and feature films.

We’re looking for our next “Nickhead”, in the form of a talented Marketing professional, to join our bright team based in North Ryde for a three month fixed term contract.

This critical role will be responsible for marketing the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. brands and their properties, and implementing activity for campaigns. In this role you will be responsible for:

* Management of strategic implementation of all Nickelodeon Networks brand and campaign activity across all platforms in collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Communications.

* Responsible for the implementation of company tent pole priorities, and the management of synergy teams and calendar

* Management of internal and external resources required to implement & execute marketing plans

* Management of design and media agency performance and delivery

* Responsible for approvals across all Brand marketing activity – ATL, BTL, Events and Consumer activity in collaboration with the Director of Marketing and Commercial Partnerships

* In collaboration with the Director of Marketing & Communications develop and implement marketing database strategy
Management of affiliate relationship with FOXTEL and SKY marketing teams

* Working closely with the Commercial Sales team to extend relationship activity and exploit all Brand marketing opportunities.

Your maturity, self-motivation, professionalism and attention to detail when dealing with others will reinforce the importance of marketing of the channel and Nickelodeon’s position as category leader.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, then apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter to rochelle.orphin@vimn.com

Contact Name - Rochelle Orphin
Email - Rochelle.Orphin@vimn.com

Apply.

Good luck to everyone who applies for the above Nickelodeon Australia job from NickALive!

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