Monday, September 16, 2013

Nick Jr. USA To Debut Saban Brands' Brand New Animated Series, "Julius Jr.", On Sunday 29th September 2013 At 11am (ET/PT)

Saban Brands and Nickelodeon's preschool brand, Nick Jr., have today, Monday 16th September 2013, announced in the following press release, from Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA's preschool channel, Nick Jr. USA, will start to premiere and show Saban Brands' all-new "Julius Jr." animated preschool series, inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters, on Sunday 29th September 2013 at 11am (ET/PT). Following the adventures of a young version of Julius the Monkey, "Julius Jr." will mark the first television series for the Paul Frank franchise.

The show follows Julius Jr. and his playful friends who use a delightful blend of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small—teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends.

On the newly launched website, nickjr.com/julius-jr, parents and kids can find hours of fun with Julius Jr. and friends. The site is filled with music videos, downloadable materials and curriculum-based activities including coloring sheets and activity blue prints, for kids to use and moms to enjoy. You can find more information about "Julius Jr.", at www.nickjr.com/julius-jr and follow "Julius Jr." and friends on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Nick Jr. Australia and New Zealand is also planning to debut "Julius Jr." soon as well.

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Original Saban Brands Press Release:

Saban Brands’ All-New Animated Preschool Series, Julius Jr., to Premiere on Nick Jr. Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11 AM (ET/PT)

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Saban Brands and Nick Jr. today announced that Julius Jr., the all-new animated preschool series inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters, will debut Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. in the United States. Following the adventures of a young version of Julius the Monkey, Julius Jr. will mark the first television series for the Paul Frank franchise.

“Julius the monkey is an internationally recognized and beloved character, thanks to the success of the Paul Frank brand around the world,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. “Julius Jr. and his friends will not only captivate preschoolers, but also inspire kids to use their imagination and creativity in everyday life.”

The show follows Julius Jr. and his playful friends who use a delightful blend of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small—teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends.

On the newly launched website, nickjr.com/julius-jr, parents and kids can find hours of fun with Julius Jr. and friends. The site is filled with music videos, downloadable materials and curriculum-based activities including coloring sheets and activity blue prints, for kids to use and moms to enjoy.

For more information on Julius Jr., please visit www.nickjr.com/julius-jr and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

About Julius Jr.

Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the Paul Frank family of characters. Our hero, Julius Jr., is a funky monkey with a penchant for invention. Together with his best pals, Worry Bear, Sheree, Clancy and Ping, they build a playhouse out of a simple cardboard box. But when they walk inside, to their surprise and delight, they discover that ordinary objects magically come to life and amazing adventures are just a door away. Julius Jr. proves every day that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends. A property of Saban Brands, Julius Jr. will air on Nick Jr. in the U.S. this September and roll out internationally following the U.S. debut. Visit www.SabanBrands.com for more information.

About Nick Jr.

Nick Jr. currently reaches almost 75 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite TV. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nick Jr. and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. (NASDAQ:VIA)(VIA).

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company’s experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands through content, media and marketing. SB applies a global omni-channel management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages. The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions. SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in media, content creation, branding, licensing, marketing and finance. SB's portfolio of properties currently includes Power Rangers, Paul Frank, Vortexx, Zui.com, The Playforge, Julius Jr., Digimon Fusion and Popples. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.
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Nickelodeon Hosts Biggest Celebration of Play Ever With A Full Week of Fitness-Themed Public Events Throughout New York City Leading Up To 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play

Nickelodeon has announced in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the very exciting news that Nickelodeon will turn New York into a "City of Play" the week of Monday 16th September 2013 with a series of free, fitness-themed public events leading up to the network's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) on Saturday 21st September 2013! From Monday, Sept. 16, to Friday, Sept. 20, Nickelodeon and key partners will host health and wellness-geared activities at a number of New York City's iconic locations, including Battery Park, Union Square Park and Times Square. Additionally, due to an overwhelming demand for tickets, Nickelodeon will release an additional allotment for its free, ticketed 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET).

To celebrate the week, the Empire State Building will beam bright "Nickelodeon Orange" tonight (Monday, September 16). TV host, actor, producer and all-around entertainer Nick Cannon was on hand to flip the ceremonial switch. If you can any photos of NYC's Empire State Building decorated in Nickelodeon Orange, NickALive! would like to see them! You can send them to NickALive! via Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, on Instagram, and/or Facebook!

UPDATE (9/18): Nickelodeon USA posted a exclusive photo of the Empire State Building lit up Nickelodeon Orange Style on their official Instagram profile page, instagram.com/officialnicktv!:

The #EmpireStateBuilding is lit up in #Nickelodeon orange as we officially kick off our Road to #WWDoP! We'll be at events in #NYC all week leading up to our main Worldwide Day of Play event on Saturday at #ProspectPark in #Brooklyn!
Also, Tweeted by the Empire State Building on their official Twitter profile page, @EmpireStateBldg:
.@NickCannon visited our 86th fl. after helping @NickelodeonTV flip our lights orange for the 10th Annual #WWDOP! t.co/KcNEjqZKtZ - 16/9/2013


It's almost the Worldwide Day of Play! Tonight, our lights shine in @NickelodeonTV orange to celebrate. #WWDoP #NYC pic.twitter.com/iKJKk2bKf8 - 17/9/2013

The Only Way is Nickelodeon Orange!

For information on the new allotment of tickets Nickelodeon will be releasing, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.

Nickelodeon's WWDoP is the network's annual pro-social initiative that encourages active and healthy lifestyles. This year's event, held for the first-time ever in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, will be an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The day will also feature a special concert performance from Big Time Rush and breakout star Ariana Grande. For information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and are available on a first come, first served basis.

As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels -- Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick -- and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT) urging kids to "get up, go outside and play". Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.

The "City of Play" events during the week of Sept. 16 are open to the public and will each begin at 3 p.m. at some of New York's most popular landmarks. You can find Nickelodeon's full "City of Play" week programme below!

Throughout the "City of Play" week, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners are hosting more than 80 grassroots activities and events at schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs. The YMCA of Greater New York, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City, the New York City Housing Authority, Afterschool Alliance, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girl Scouts of America and the Police Athletic League are among those mobilizing in the city. Through these events, kids and families will be introduced to activities that encourage them to stay engaged in an active and healthy lifestyle year-round. A complete list of local public events can be found at www.nick.com/play.

Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. The network's efforts include grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provide kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.

Kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play for information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP event. The site also includes specifics on location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site is available through m.worldwidedayofplay.com and parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter for real-time updates on WWDoP activities.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon Hosts Biggest Celebration of Play Ever With A Full Week of Fitness-Themed Public Events Throughout New York City Leading Up To 10th Annual Worldwide Day of Play

Fitness-themed Events to Take Place at Locations in All Five Boroughs

Nickelodeon Releases Additional Tickets for Worldwide Day of Play Day Event in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday, Sept. 21

Empire State Building to Beam "Nickelodeon Orange" Tonight to Kick-Off the Week

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon will turn New York into a "City of Play" the week of Sept. 16 with a series of free, fitness-themed public events leading up to the network's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) on Saturday, Sept. 21. From Monday, Sept. 16, to Friday, Sept. 20, Nickelodeon and key partners will host health and wellness-geared activities at a number of New York City's iconic locations, including Battery Park, Union Square Park and Times Square. Additionally, due to an overwhelming demand for tickets, Nickelodeon will release an additional allotment for its free, ticketed 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play event on the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET).


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To celebrate the week, the Empire State Building will beam bright "Nickelodeon Orange" tonight (Monday, September 16). TV host, actor, producer and all-around entertainer Nick Cannon was on hand to flip the ceremonial switch.

For information on the new allotment of tickets Nickelodeon will be releasing, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and will be available on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m.

Nickelodeon's WWDoP is the network's annual pro-social initiative that encourages active and healthy lifestyles. This year's event, held for the first-time ever in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, will be an entire day of activities and games for kids and their families, including football and tennis drills, dance, stepping and double dutch, as well as arts and entertainment. The day will also feature a special concert performance from Big Time Rush and breakout star Ariana Grande. For information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP, kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play. Tickets are required and are available on a first come, first served basis.

As it has since 2004, Nickelodeon will suspend programming on WWDoP across all of its TV channels -- Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick -- and websites from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET/PT) urging kids to "get up, go outside and play". Millions of kids and families across the U.S. and worldwide are expected to participate in thousands of events in dozens of countries.
The "City of Play" events during the week of Sept. 16 will each begin at 3 p.m. at some of New York's most popular landmarks. These featured events are open to the public and include:

* Monday, Sept. 16:
Passersby, tourists and commuters will all be invited to take a photo with SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick from 3pm-7pm in Battery Park and at the Staten Island Ferry terminal. Later that evening, the Empire State Building will be lit orange, for the first time ever, to kick-off the week of "City of Play" activities.

* Tuesday, Sept. 17:
Nickelodeon and NFL PLAY 60 are teaming up to get New York up and active on the deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and Pier 86 from 3-5pm. Nickelodeon stars, SpongeBob and Patrick and professional football stars will join hundreds of kids aboard the historic carrier for an afternoon of football drills, laughs and action.

* Wednesday, Sept. 18:
Neighborhood kids, families, commuters and shoppers can all jump, skip, stretch and dance at Union Square Park where event partners Art of Stepping and National Double Dutch League will bring special activities to get kids up and moving.

* Thursday, Sept. 19:
SpongeBob, Patrick and Dora the Explorer will be at Brooklyn Bridge Park to cheer on kids as they participate in a mini-triathlon. Competing activities include kayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, skateboarding, and volleyball at the Pier 6 Volleyball Courts.

* Friday, Sept. 20:
New York Road Runners Club will host a Nickelodeon-themed '5-Borough Relay Race' with the help of SpongeBob, Patrick, Dora The Explorer and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Kids and adults can also pose for a free commemorative photo with their favorite Nick character.

Throughout the "City of Play" week, Nickelodeon's non-profit and educational partners are hosting more than 80 grassroots activities and events at schools, recreation centers and parks in all five boroughs. The YMCA of Greater New York, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of New York City, the New York City Housing Authority, Afterschool Alliance, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girl Scouts of America and the Police Athletic League are among those mobilizing in the city. Through these events, kids and families will be introduced to activities that encourage them to stay engaged in an active and healthy lifestyle year-round. A complete list of local public events can be found at www.nick.com/play.

Worldwide Day of Play is part of Nickelodeon's health and wellness efforts and continues the network's legacy of promoting positive health and wellness messages to its viewers. The network's efforts include grants programs that help fund fitness and nutrition programs in local communities across the U.S., public service announcements, a dedicated website that provide kids with more information on ways they can get healthy, games and more. Through Nick's health and wellness efforts over the past 10 years, millions of kids have pledged to get healthy.

Kids and families can visit www.nick.com/play for information on ticketing for Saturday's WWDoP event. The site also includes specifics on location information, activity schedules, additional partner events and resources to help families plan their own day of play. A mobile version of the WWDoP site is available through m.worldwidedayofplay.com and parents can visit www.facebook.com/NickBigHelp or follow @NickTheBigHelp and @NickelodeonTV on Twitter for real-time updates on WWDoP activities.

Members of the media seeking more information about Nickelodeon's 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play can visit www.nickpress-worldwidedayofplay.com.

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 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, VIA.B).

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Also, from New! Magazine:
Nick Cannon lights up Empire State Building


MARIAH CAREY's husband NICK CANNON turned the lights of New York's Empire State Building orange to celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play on Monday (16Sep13).

Cannon joined children's characters SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer to mark the 10th anniversary of the Nickelodeon event.

The Day of Play, which takes place on Saturday (21Sep13), is aimed at encouraging an active lifestyle by inviting kids to play outside. Nickelodeon bosses are set to suspend programming on all its TV channels for three hours to promote the healthy living campaign.

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Nickelodeon USA's New "Dora and Friends" Teaser Trailer - Brand New Animated Series Coming Soon To Nickelodeon

Stun Creative, an Los Angeles, California, USA-based award winning advertising agency and production company specializing in network branding, series launches and original content creation, has unveiled a exciting online streaming video clip on Vimeo which features Nickelodeon USA's brand new teaser trailer for "Dora and Friends", a brand new spin-off series from Nickelodeon's massively popular animated preschool series "Dora the Explorer", which will star Latina heroine Dora the Explorer as a 10-year-old (Tween), who, with her four new friends - super sporty Alana, musical Emma, theatrical Kate and star-gazing Naiya (also known as the Explorer Girls) - and a bit of magic, explore an enchanted city, which has surprises around every corner, which could indicate that Nick USA is planning to premiere and show "Dora and Friends" very soon!

Click the "Dora and Friends" logo below to watch Nick USA's brand new "Dora and Friends - Coming Soon to Nickelodeon" promo on Vimeo! (opens in a new window):


Transcript of Nickelodeon's "Dora and Friends - Coming Soon to Nickelodeon" trailer:

Dora, the world's most famous little explorer, is on her way to a whole NEW world of adventure!

With all new friends - super sporty Alana, musical Emma, theatrical Kate, star-gazing Naiya - with magic, and an enchanted city, with surprises around every turn, adventure has one name, Dora.

[Dora Marquez: Vamonos! Together, we can do everything!]

Join Dora and Friends, coming soon to Nickelodeon!


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Nickelodeon's "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee" And "Supah Ninjas" Win Awards At The 2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards

The entertainment news website HitFix.com is reporting the fantastic Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading recognized entertainment brands for kids and families, won two 2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards!


Nickelodeon's factual series "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee" won the 'Outstanding Children's Program' 2013 Primetime Emmy Award for the special episode "Forgotten But Not Gone: Kids, HIV & AIDS" and Hiro Koda, the Stunt Coordinator on Nickelodeon's popular martial arts-themed comedy action series "Supah Ninjas" won the 2013 Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or A Variety Program'!

A huge congratulations to Nickelodeon and all the stars and staff of both excellent Nickelodeon shows!

The winners of the 2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards where announced at a event held at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA on Sunday 15th September 2013. An edited version of the Creative Arts show will air as a special on Saturday 22nd September 2013, at 9:00 PM ET/PT, with an encore airing at 12:00 AM ET/PT, on the recently launched television channel FXX.

The Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, traditionally held the weekend before the live Primetime Emmys telecast, are largely dedicated to key technical disciplines and behind-the-scenes crafts essential to television production: art direction, cinematography, hairstyling, makeup, music, picture editing, sound editing and mixing, special visual effects, stunts and more.

From the official Primetime Emmy Awards website, Emmys.com:
[...]

Outstanding Children's Program - 2013

Linda Ellerbee, Executive Producer; Rolfe Tessem, Executive Producer; Wally Berger, Supervising Producer; Mark Lyons, Producer; Martin Toub, Produced By; Wendy Lobel, Producer By

Nick News With Linda Ellerbee - Forgotten But Not Gone: Kids, HIV & AIDS
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon in association with Lucky Duck Productions

[...]

Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or A Variety Program - 2013

Hiro Koda, Stunt Coordinator

Supah Ninjas
Nickelodeon
Varsity Pictures
A full list of winners of the 2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards can be found here at the Academy web site.
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