Monday, April 28, 2014

Nick Jr. USA Orders Second Season Of "Julius Jr."; To Debut New Season One Episodes In May 2014

Saban Brands has today, Monday 28th April 2014, announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon USA's popular preschool channel, Nick Jr. USA, has picked up Saban Brands' animated preschool series "Julius Jr." for a second season!

(Download image - Julius Jr. Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130204/NY53555LOGO )

The television series, which is inspired by the creative spirit and lovable characters of Paul Frank, first debuted in the U.S. on Nick Jr. USA in September 2013 and continues to show strong ratings growth with key demographics in its timeslot.

Additionally, Saban Brands has also announced in the same press release, below, that throughout the month of May 2014, Nick Jr. USA will premiere brand-new episodes of "Julius Jr." beginning Saturday 3rd May 2014 at 1:00pm (ET/PT). "Julius Jr." regularly airs weekdays at 5:00pm and Sundays at 10:00am (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. USA.

"Julius Jr." season one recently debuted on Nick Jr. Australia & New Zealand.

In the upcoming season, Julius Jr. and his best pals will enter all-new worlds, including a splash-tastic water park. The gang gets a resident pet when their furry little friend Chachi, an adorable Chihuahua and a Paul Frank favorite, moves in to the Playhouse. Season two will also delight with even more original music, spanning many genres from pop to reggae and dance. In addition, the new season will also include a holiday special where Julius Jr. and his friends visit many worlds through the Hall of Doors to see how each place celebrates the holidays.

The show's themes will be brought to life beyond the screen through a brand-new toy line with Fisher-Price Inc., global master toy licensee for the brand. The line will include playsets like the Julius Jr. Rock 'n Playhouse Box, plush assortments and role-play items such as the Box Top Guitar. The toys begin to hit Toys "R" Us shelves starting mid-June 2014 with the full rollout at key retailers to follow in Fall 2014.

For more information, please visit www.nickjr.com/julius-jr and be sure to follow the series on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

Original Saban Brands Press Release:

Julius Jr. Renewed for Second Season by Nick Jr.

Brand-New Season One Episodes of the Animated Preschool Series to Debut in May

April 28, 2014 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saban Brands today announced that its animated preschool series Julius Jr. has been picked up by Nick Jr. for a second season in the United States. The television series, which is inspired by the creative spirit and lovable characters of Paul Frank, first debuted in the U.S. on the popular children's network in September 2013 and continues to show strong ratings growth with key demographics in its timeslot. Throughout the month of May, Nick Jr. will premiere brand-new episodes of Julius Jr. beginning Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m. (ET/PT). Julius Jr. regularly airs weekdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr.

"Since the show's premiere last September, the characters and adventures of Julius Jr. have captured the hearts of kids and families across the country and the series has become a top-rated show on Sunday mornings," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "The second season will introduce exciting new worlds and lovable new characters. Julius Jr. is all about creativity, invention and imaginative play, and with Nick Jr. in the United States we are entertaining and inspiring kids every day."

In the upcoming season, Julius Jr. and his best pals will enter all-new worlds, including a splash-tastic water park. The gang gets a resident pet when their furry little friend Chachi, an adorable Chihuahua and a Paul Frank favorite, moves in to the Playhouse. Season two will also delight with even more original music, spanning many genres from pop to reggae and dance. In addition, the new season will also include a holiday special where Julius Jr. and his friends visit many worlds through the Hall of Doors to see how each place celebrates the holidays.

Additionally, the show's themes will be brought to life beyond the screen through a new toy line with Fisher-Price Inc., global master toy licensee for the brand. The line will include playsets like the Julius Jr. Rock 'n Playhouse Box, plush assortments and role-play items such as the Box Top Guitar. The toys begin to hit Toys "R" Us shelves starting mid-June with the full rollout at key retailers to follow in fall 2014.

For more information, please visit www.nickjr.com/julius-jr and be sure to follow the series on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

About Julius Jr.

Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the Paul Frank family of characters. 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. airs on Nick Jr. weekdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT). Visit www.juliusjr.com for more information.

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, digital and finance. SB's portfolio of properties currently includes Power Rangers, Paul Frank, Digimon Fusion, Julius Jr., Popples, Vortexx, Zui.com and The Playforge. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

About Nick Jr.

Nick Jr., the 24-hour network from Nickelodeon dedicated to preschoolers and moms, 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.B).

Contacts
Saban Brands
Kelsey Lynch, 310-203-5875
[...]
or
Nick Jr.
Heather Brown, 212-846-6240
[...]
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Nickelodeon USA Celebrates Mother's Day with a Special Episode of "Instant Mom" Featuring Iconic TV Moms Marion Ross, Florence Henderson, Meredith Baxter and Jackée Harry, Thursday, May 8 at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, the exciting Nickelodeon News that to celebrate Mother's Day, Nickelodeon pays tribute to Moms with the coming together of four classic TV mothers – Marion Ross from "Happy Days", Florence Henderson from "The Brady Bunch", Meredith Baxter-Birney from "Family Ties", Jackée Harry from "Sister, Sister" – and one classic TV daughter, Tempestt Bledsoe from "The Cosby Show", who will join star Tia Mowry-Hardrict in an unforgettable episode of Nick at Nite's award-winning hit family comedy series "Instant Mom", premiering Thursday 8th May 2014 at 8:00pm (ET/PT)!



L-R: Marion Ross, Meredith Baxter, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Florence Henderson, Jackee, Tempestt Bledsoe (Photo: Business Wire)

In the brand-new "Instant Mom" Mother's Day special episode "Not Your Mother's Day", Stephanie Phillips (Mowry-Hardrict) is excited for her first Mother's Day, but is disappointed when she learns the family intends to celebrate her on Stepmother's Day instead. Stephanie takes her own mother, Maggie Turner (Sheryl Lee Ralph) for a last-minute spa trip to celebrate the holiday and gets some unexpected "mom" advice from a few experts who attempt to cheer her up. All four iconic TV moms chime in about their own experience being a mother, giving a hysterical nod reflecting their classic characters.


The all-new "Instant Mom" Mother's Day special will reunite star Tia Mowry-Hardrict will her former "Sister Sister" star Jackée Harry, who played Tia's Stepmother Lisa Landry in the Classic Nickelodeon UK comedy series.

"Not Your Mother's Day" also guest stars Marion Ross who played Marion Cunningham on "Happy Days", Florence Henderson who portrayed Carol Brady on "The Brady Bunch", Meredith Baxter who played Elyse Keaton on "Family Ties", and Tempestt Bledsoe who portrayed the tole of Vanessa Huxtable on "The Cosby Show".

Recently picked up for a second season, "Instant Mom" follows Stephanie (Mowry-Hardrict), a party girl who marries Charlie (Michael Boatman, "Spin City") and struggles to maintain some sense of her fun-loving, slightly irresponsible life while managing being a full-time stepmom. Sheryl Lee Ralph ("Moesha") stars as Stephanie's overbearing mother Maggie, who is never shy about making known her point of view on parenting or pointing out its superiority to her daughter's approach.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon Celebrates Mother's Day with a Special Episode of Instant Mom Featuring Iconic TV Moms Marion Ross, Florence Henderson, Meredith Baxter and Jackée, Thursday, May 8 at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)

April 28, 2014 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This Mother's Day, Nickelodeon pays tribute to moms with the coming together of four classic TV mothers – Happy Days' Marion Ross, The Brady Bunch's Florence Henderson, Family Ties' Meredith Baxter, Sister, Sister's Jackée – and one classic TV daughter, The Cosby Show's Tempestt Bledsoe who will join star Tia Mowry-Hardrict in an unforgettable episode of Nick at Nite's Instant Mom, premiering Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

In Instant Mom's “Not Your Mother's Day,” Stephanie (Mowry-Hardrict) is excited for her first Mother's Day, but is disappointed when she learns the family intends to celebrate her on Stepmother's Day instead. Stephanie takes her own mother, Maggie (Sheryl Lee Ralph) for a last-minute spa trip to celebrate the holiday and gets some unexpected “mom” advice from a few experts who attempt to cheer her up. All four iconic TV moms chime in about their own experience being a mother, giving a hysterical nod reflecting their classic characters.

Recently picked up for a second season, Instant Mom follows Stephanie (Mowry-Hardrict), a party girl who marries Charlie (Michael Boatman, Spin City) and struggles to maintain some sense of her fun-loving, slightly irresponsible life while managing being a full-time stepmom. Sheryl Lee Ralph (Moesha) stars as Stephanie's overbearing mother Maggie, who is never shy about making known her point of view on parenting or pointing out its superiority to her daughter's approach.

Nick at Nite is Nickelodeon's nighttime programming block that features popular hit family comedies including the Emmy Award-winning series Friends, My Wife & Kids, George Lopez, The Nanny, Yes, Dear, See Dad Run and most recently, Instant Mom.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th 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 almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 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).

Contacts
Nickelodeon
George Cabico, 310-752-8644
[...]
or
Jessica Wilson, 310-752-8213
[...]
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