Saturday, August 17, 2013

Nickelodeon Africa Starts To Premiere "Supah Ninjas" Season 2

Nickelodeon Africa has announced in a post on their official Facebook profile page, Facebook.com/NickelodeonAfrica, on Friday 16th August 2013 the exciting Nickelodeon news that Nick Africa today (Saturday 17th August 2013) started to premiere and show season 2 of Nickelodeon's original action-comedy series "Supah Ninjas" at 4:55pm CAT! After the premiere of the first episode this afternoon, Nick Africa will continue to air all-new episodes from the second season of "Supah Ninjas" every weekend at 4.55pm CAT!:
Good morning everyone! It’s finally here! The second season of Supah Ninjas will premiere on Nickelodeon Africa! Check out new episodes full of kicks and humor on Saturday the 17th of August, at 16:45.


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Nickelodeon Africa Announces No Current Plans To Show "How To Rock"

Nickelodeon Africa has announced in a Tweet on their official Twitter profile page (@NickAfrica) that Nickelodeon Africa has no currently plans to premiere Nickelodeon's brand new original live-action musical comedy series "How to Rock":
Is "How To Rock" going to be aired on Nickelodeon Africa?
@NickAfrica: No it's not. #HowToRock.

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Sony And Viacom Finalizing Internet TV Service Deal; May Include Nickelodeon

The technology, science, art, and culture news website The Verge is reporting the exciting Viacom news that Sony has reportedly reached a preliminary deal with Viacom to bring its cable channels, including Nickelodeon, to a new internet TV service the company's working to launch before the end of the year (2013). According to The Wall Street Journal, the licensing deal would give Sony access to some of the most popular cable TV channels available — Comedy Central, MTV, BET, CMT, VH1, Nickelodeon, and Spike. Sony's planned service would pit the entertainment and consumer tech giant squarely against cable TV providers, as well Intel (rumored to be called "OnCue") and Google, who are racing to build out internet TV services of their own.

According to the report, Sony's internet TV service could make its debut on a PlayStation video game & entertainment console, such as Playstation 3, PS Vita, and/or the upcoming new PlayStation 4 which will be on sale before the end of the year, and Sony's Bravia line of TVs. "People who have seen demonstrations" of Sony's TV service told the Journal that it will make recommendations based on what shows and movies subscribers have watched, similar to TiVo,

The two companies are in the process of finalizing terms on the licensing agreement, the Journal said, adding that Sony is also negotiating with the Walt Disney Co., Time Warner Inc., and CBS Corp. — which along with Viacom make up the four largest media conglomerates in the world:
Sony and Viacom finalizing internet TV service deal, report says

Sony has reportedly reached a preliminary deal with Viacom to bring its cable channels to a new internet TV service its working to launch before the end of the year. According to The Wall Street Journal, the licensing deal would give Sony access to some of the most popular cable TV channels available — Comedy Central, MTV, BET, CMT, VH1, Nickelodeon, and Spike. Sony's planned service would pit the entertainment and consumer tech giant squarely against cable TV providers, as well Intel and Google, who are racing to build out internet TV services of their own.

A RIVAL TO CABLE TV, INTEL, GOOGLE

Sony's plan is to offer an internet TV service that streams channels that are traditionally only available through cable and satellite TV providers, as well as on-demand shows and movies, the Journal report said. Sony currently offers some TV shows and films on-demand through its PlayStation gaming console. According to the report, the internet TV service could make its debut on a PlayStation — the new PlayStation 4 will be on sale before the end of the year — and the Sony's Bravia line of TVs. "People who have seen demonstrations" of Sony's TV service told the Journal that it will make recommendations based on what shows and movies subscribers have watched.

The two companies are in the process of finalizing terms on the licensing agreement, the Journal said, adding that the Sony is also negotiating with the Walt Disney Co., Time Warner Inc., and CBS Corp. — which along with Viacom make up the four largest media conglomerates in the world.

SOURCE THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

RELATED ITEMS WEB TV TELEVISION SERVICE INTERNET TV STREAMING GOOGLE INTEL SONY VIACOM CBS CORP. WALT DISNEY CO. TIME WARNER INC.
Also, from The Register:
Sony to pop 'top Viacom channels' in PlayStations, smart tellies, mobes

Games giant turns to MTV, Comedy Central to fill its new internet video thing - sources

Sony is linking arms with US media goliath Viacom to show top channels on PlayStation games consoles and smart TVs, it is claimed.

An insider whispered to the Wall Street Journal that Sony had reached a preliminary agreement with Viacom to stream its cable channels alongside on-demand content on the Japanese giant's new internet-based TV service.

Sony hopes to roll out the new service by the end of next year, we're told, and is also talking to Time Warner, CBS and Disney about deals.

The PlayStation maker plans to embed the service in its games console and its Bravia tellies, and could expand later to including the TV streams on tablets and phones.

The Japanese firm is just one on a list of tech companies from various sectors that see TV as the next big thing. Intel and Google are also trying to line up telly deals for new streaming services that would compete with popular on-demand video upstarts such as Netflix and LoveFilm.

Viacom - which owns TV channels such as MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central - could be a major partner for Sony. ®

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Nickelodeon UK's Creative Director, Peter Drake, Departs Channel

The television industry news website Broadcast is reporting the unfortunate Nickelodeon UK News that Peter Drake, vice president, creative director at Nickelodeon UK, is leaving the broadcaster after seven years due to family issues.

Drake, who has been responsible for much of Nick UK's promotions and short-form content, including the Promax Global award-winning "I Heart Art" and Nickelodeon UK original productions "The Go!Go!Go! Show", "Jordan and Perri's Ultimate Block Party" and "Anubis Unlocked", the UK-produced behind-the-scenes companion series to Nickelodeon's break-out hit "House of Anubis", is exiting to spend more time with his wife, who is unwell, and two children.

He also plans to invest more time doing work in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, including The Every Day Counts Fundraiser, an upcoming charity event which will be held on Thursday 5th September 2013 at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in London. The Every Day Counts Fundraiser event will feature a special gala dinner and auction in which stars from the world of television, TV networks and iconic figures from exploration and sport have all donated unique items for hosted by television personality Anna Williamson (Nickelodeon, ITV), and will feature special surprise guests and unforgettable music.

The evening culminates in an auction (with services kindly provided by the fine arts auction house Christies) which will offer attendees the chance to bid for genuinely extraordinary and unique items and experiences, including a character named after you in Graham Linehan's ("Father Ted", "The IT Crowd", "Big Train", "Black Books") latest comedy, tickets to MTV's EMA's, a unique evening with comedian David Walliams ("Little Britain", "Come Fly with Me"), fashion from Australian singer/songwriter Dannii Minogue, and adventurer and environmentalist David de Rothschild's first edition IWC watch!

For your chance to be a part of this amazing event, please register your interest here (marie@everyday-counts.org), places are limited.

You can also make a donation to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity at everyday-counts.org/donate.

In an staff email earlier this week, Nickelodeon UK managing director Tina McCann said Drake had been an integral part of the team. "We will miss him loads – not only for his expertise and vision which has meant that we have created and broadcast some of the very best original content for kids but also because of his unique sense of humour which has kept us entertained over the years."

Drake added: "It's a bittersweet feeling to let go of the role I've loved so much and feel so passionate about, but I've have a wonderful time. Now it's time to face fully the challenge of Marie's illness and work on our charity event. I will also continue to work on other projects that interest me and my passion for television remains undimmed."

While at Nickelodeon UK, Peter Drake was also responsible for devising and launching several channel refresh's for Nickelodeon UK's bouquet of channels, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and Nick Jr., including the UK launch of Nickelodeon's new typographical logo rebrand in 2010, Nicktoons brand refresh in 2007, and Nick Jr.'s 2013 rebrand.

NickALive! would like to wish Peter Drake and his family all the very best for the future.

Original Broadcast article:
Nickelodeon creative director departs

Nickelodeon’s creative director Peter Drake is leaving the broadcaster after seven years due to family issues.

Drake, who has been responsible for much of the broadcaster’s promotions and short-form content including the Promax Global award-winning I Heart Art and original productions Go! Go! Go! Jordan and Perri’s Ultimate Block Party, is exiting to spend more time with his wife, who is unwell, and two children.

He also plans to invest more time doing work in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

In an email to staff earlier this week Nickelodeon UK managing director Tina McCann said Drake had been an integral part of the team.

“We will miss him loads – not only for his expertise and vision which has meant that we have created and broadcast some of the very best original content for kids but also because of his unique sense of humour which has kept us entertained over the years.”

Drake added: “It’s a bittersweet feeling to let go of the role I’ve loved so much and feel so passionate about, but I’ve have a wonderful time. Now it’s time to face fully the challenge of Marie’s illness and work on our charity event. I will also continue to work on other projects that interest me and my passion for television remains undimmed.”

Nickelodeon is currently hunting for a replacement.

Nickelodeon UK Announces "Guest Star Sunday"; To Feature New Episodes Of "Big Time Rush" And "Marvin Marvin" Plus Special Sneak Peek Of "Sam & Cat"

The Nickelodeon UK fanblog NickUKHub is reporting the very exciting Nick UK News that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced in their brand new promo/trailer, below with transcript, that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will be celebrating their 20th Birthday in style by inviting some of the worlds biggest stars and holding a brand new very special programming stunt/event called "Guest Star Sunday" on Sunday 1st September 2013, which will allow viewers and fans to hang out with their favourite stars all-day!

"Guest Star Sunday" will start at 9:00am and end at 10:30pm, and will feature a amazing line-up packed full of some of the biggest episodes of hit Nickelodeon shows which feature great guest stars, spectacular specials and movies featuring some of Nickelodeon's greatest stars, and brand new episodes of the popular Nick shows "Big Time Rush" and "Marvin Marvin"! Plus, to make the day even more spectacular, Nick UK & Eire will also be showing a fantastic sneak peek of Nickelodeon's brand new buddy comedy series and "iCarly"/"Victorious" spin-off, "Sam & Cat", which stars Nick celebrities Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande, who reprise their roles of Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine! "Sam & Cat", to celebrate Nick UK starting to show "Sam & Cat" this Autumn (2013)!

Below is Nickelodeon UK's "Guest Stars Sunday" schedule!:

9:00am - Big Time Rush: "Big Time Cameo" [NEW EPISODE] Guest Starring the cast of Nick Jr.'s "Yo Gabba Gabba!", Daniela Bobadilla ("Anger Management") as Dara Laramie, Scott Baio ("See Dad Run", "Bugsy Malone", "Happy Days", "Joanie Loves Chachi") as himself, and Lucas Cruikshank ("Fred", "Marvin Marvin") as himself
9:30am - iCarly "iGo One Direction" ("iGot Jungle Worms") Guest Starring UK/Irish boy band One Direction.

10:00am - iCarly "iMeet The Frist Lady" Guest starring the First Lady of the United States of America, Miss Michelle Obama

10:30am - How to Rock: "How to Rock an Election" Guest Starring Nickelodeon boy band Big Time Rush

11:00am - Best Player Starring Jerry Trainor and Jennette McCurdy

1:00pm - Marvin Marvin: "Big Time Marvin" [NEW EPISODE] Guest Starring Big Time Rush
2:00pm - iCarly: "iStart a Fan War" Guest Starring Jack Black

3:00pm - iCarly: "iFight Shelby Marx" Guest Starring Victoria Justice
4:00pm - Victorious: "Tori Goes Platinum" Guest Starring Charles Shaughnessy ("The Nanny") and Jennifer Veal (Disney Channel's "Jessie")

5:00pm - Big Time Rush: "Big Time Tour Bus" [NEW] Guest Starring Victoria Justice
5:30pm - Victorious: "Crazy Ponnie" Guest Starring Jennette McCurdy

6:00pm - iParty With Victorious Guest Starring Kenan Thompson ("Kenan & Kel", "Good Burger", "ComedyZone" (in the Nickel-O-Zone/NickelOzone))

7:30pm - A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up Timmy Turner Guest Starring Drake Bell ("Drake & Josh", "Figure It Out"), Daniella Monet ("Viotorious"), Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld"), Cheryl Hines ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), Daran Norris (Gordy in "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide", "Buddha Bob" in "Big Time Rush", and the voice of Cosmo and Mr. Turner in the "The Fairly Oddparents"), Tara Strong (the voice of Dil Pickles in "Rugrats" and "All Grown Up!") and Steven Weber ("Wings")

8:45pm - Rags Guest Starring Max Schneider ("How to Rock"), Keke Palmer ("True Jackson, VP"), Drake Bell and Avan Jogia ("Victorious")

All shows, specials and movies repeated one-hour later on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nick+1.

Online streaming video clip and transcript of Nickelodeon UK's "Guest Star Sunday" promotional trailer, which is currently airing on Nick UK & Eire and Nick HD UK:



The stage is set, and the stars are lined up, for one massive Guest Star Sunday!

Spot the celebrity's in the biggest episodes.

See Nickelodeon's greatest stars shine in spectacular specials, and catch glittering movie performances.

Plus, catch star-studded premieres of brand new Big Time Rush and Marvin Marvin, featuring special guests of their own.

And Nickelodeon's got a special treat for you.

[Jennette McCurdy: What do we want?

Ariana Grande: An exclusive look at our brand new show, Sam & Cat!]

Hang out with the stars with Guest Star Sunday, Sunday 1st September, only on Nickelodeon!
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