Friday, May 03, 2013

Nickelodeon Germany Acquires "Johnny Test" Season 6; Renews Deal For Seasons 1 And 2

The licensing business news website Licensing.biz is reporting the Nick Germany news that Nickelodeon Germany (also known as Nickelodeon Deutschland) has picked up the television broadcast rights to the sixth season of the animated children's series "Johnny Test" from Canadian producer and distributor DHX Media, which will include the special 100th episode of the show.

The German version of the popular children's channel has also renewed its deal for seasons one and two of the series and the network has secured all six seasons, with 117 episodes in total.

Johnny Test - aimed at six to 11-year-olds - has seen success on Nickelodeon Germany with over 14.6 million viewers tuning in to the show since 2009.

Season six will celebrate the 100th episode milestone of the escapades of Johnny and his brainiac sisters, with a special episode written by creator Scott Fellows, executive producer of popular titles including Nickelodeon's popular original animated series (Nicktoon) "The Fairly OddParents":
Johnny Test season six airs on Nickelodeon Germany

Viacom Media Networks secures all six seasons including special 100th episode.


DHX Media has struck a new deal with Viacom Media Networks that will see season six of kids' series Johnny Test air on Nickelodeon Germany.

The children's channel has also renewed its deal for seasons one and two of the show and the network has secured all six seasons, with 117 episodes in total.

Johnny Test - aimed at six to 11-year-olds - has seen success on Nickelodeon Germany with over 14.6 million viewers tuning in to the show since 2009.

Season six will celebrate the 100th episode milestone of the escapades of Johnny and his brainiac sisters, with a special episode written by creator Scott Fellows, executive producer of popular titles including The Fairly Odd parents.

Wiebke Hoefer, senior director of sales for Europe at DHX Media, said: "DHX Media prides itself on producing and managing dynamic properties, and Johnny Test is a fantastic example of this.

"We are thrilled that the show will be broadcast to existing and new fans on Nickelodeon in Germany."

Victor Coolman, vice president of programming, Nickelodeon, Viacom International Media Networks Northern Europe, added: "For a broadcaster nothing is better than having a show that is successful on air, but on top of that, also stays in production over the course of the years.

"Johnny Test has been a solid performer for us for more than six years, and we are looking forward to continuing that for many more."

Tags: dhx media, johnny test, nickelodeon germany, viacom media networks
Also, from C21Media:
Nick passes Test

NEWS BRIEF: Nickelodeon in Germany has picked up the sixth season of children’s animated series Johnny Test from Canadian producer and distributor DHX Media.

The Viacom-owned broadcaster has also renewed seasons one and two of the children’s action series, which has been on air on Nick in Germany since 2009. The sixth season of Test will bring the total number of episodes to 117. DHX recently appointed a new territory manager, former ToonBox exec Thom Chapman.

C21 reporter
02-05-2013
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GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Johnny Test
COMPANIES: DHX Media, Nickelodeon Germany, Viacom International Media Networks
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Germany, UK

Nickelodeon UK MD Tina McCann To Attend The 2013 Children's Media Conference

The licensing business news website Licensing.biz is reporting the Nick UK news that Tina McCann, the Managing Director of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, will be a participant at Children's Media Conference 2013, an annual conference which offers shared learning, networking and innovative creative and business development for everyone involved in producing and distributing content to kids – on all platforms. This years conference, which will mark CMC's 10th anniversary, will be held in Sheffield, United Kingdom, between Wednesday 3rd and Friday 5th July 2013. The theme for CMC 2013 is 'Are we there yet?':

Nickelodeon UK To Premiere The Latest Brand New Episode Of "N-View" On Saturday 18th May 2013

The online British and Irish TV guide website Digiguide, via NickUKHub, is reporting the exciting Nick U.K. news that Nickelodeon UK will premiere and show the latest brand new episode of Nickelodeon International's children's entertainment magazine television series "N-View" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Saturday 18th May 2013 at 6.30am (repeated at 7.30am on Nick UK's plus one (+1) timeshift channel Nickelodeon +1), with Nickelodeon UK airing an encore on Sunday 19th May 2013 at 1.00pm (replayed at 2.00pm on Nick +1), as part of "May on Nickelodeon UK 2013"!

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland presenter Anna Williamson, who presents the UK version of Nick Worldwide's "N-View", revealed that the next all-new episode of "N-View" will feature epic news, information and exclusives about the Nickelodeon 2013 Kids' Choice Awards (Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards), Nickelodeon Star Lucas Cruickshank ("Marvin Marvin", "Fred: The Show"), the latest movies, and much more!

You can visit Nickelodeon UK's official N-View website, your own personal entertainment guide, here at NView.co.uk.
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Nickelodeon Band Big Time Rush To Perform As Headline Act At Universal Orlando Resort On Saturday 8th June 2013 As Part Of Theme Parks 2013 Summer Concert Series Lineup!

Universal Orlando Resort has announced the exciting Nickelodeon / Big Time Rush news in the following Press Release, from PRNewswire, that Columbia Records recording artists and Nickelodeon TV stars Big Time Rush will perform at the popular theme park resort in Orlando, Florida on Saturday 8th June 2013 as a headline act as part of Universal Orlando's 2013 Summer Concert Series!:
Universal Orlando Resort Unveils More Powerhouse Acts Performing Live At 2013 Summer Concert Series

This Year's Lineup to Feature Top-Name Performers, Including R&B Star NE-YO, Country Artist Kip Moore and American Idol's Adam Lambert

ORLANDO, Fla., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Orlando Resort revealed today the complete lineup of performers that will take the stage at the 2013 Summer Concert Series. Every Saturday night June 1 through July 6, Universal Studios Florida will host one of the hottest concert series around, featuring a talent lineup of Grammy Award-winning and Billboard chart-topping artists.

R&B artist NE-YO will perform at Universal Orlando Resort's 2013 Summer Concert Series, along with Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush, Adam Lambert, Gavin DeGraw, Kip Moore and Earth, Wind & Fire. Every Saturday night June 1 through July 6, Universal Studios Florida will host one of the hottest concert series around, featuring a talent lineup of Grammy Award-winning and Billboard chart-topping artists. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130503/FL07306 )

The full lineup is below:

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2013 LINEUP
Date - Headliner
June 1 - NE-YO
June 8 - Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush
June 15 - Gavin DeGraw
June 22 - Earth, Wind & Fire
June 29 - Adam Lambert
July 6 - Kip Moore

Access to all Summer Concert Series performances is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida. For guests wanting to visit solely for the concerts, Universal Orlando will offer a special ticket providing one-time access to Universal Studios Florida after 7 p.m. The "Summer Concert Ticket" is priced at $69.99 plus tax and will go on sale beginning May 16 only at www.universalorlando.com.

The Summer Concert Series gives guests the opportunity to top off their day of theme park thrills with a headlining concert. By day, guests can enjoy some of the most popular entertainment experiences in the world– including the heartwarming Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride. By night, park guests can rock out to a live performance by a top artist at the Music Plaza, a venue illuminated by the colorful LED lights of Universal Studios' most rockin' coaster, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. And soon guests can join the intergalactic battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons on TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D, grand opening on June 20.

For more information about the Summer Concert Series, visit www.universalorlando.com.

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