Monday, January 05, 2015

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia Names Susumu Imata As New SVP And GM Of Viacom Networks Japan

The entertainment industry news magazine The Hollywood Reporter is reporting in the following article that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has named Susumu Imata as the new Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager (GM) of Viacom Networks Japan.


Based in Tokyo, Susumu will report directly to Mark Whitehead, VIMN Asia's Executive Vice President (EVP) and Managing Director (MD). Imata will oversee the management and operations of the entertainment conglomerate's Japan office, including Nickelodeon, MTV, digital media, programme sales and consumer products and develop the company's long-term strategic plan in Japan.

Imata succeeds Shigeo Numakura, who has retired after 12 years at the company. "Imata will be working closely with Whitehead to seek out new opportunities that will bring VIMN's presence in this key market to the next level while tasked to bring in new revenue streams from Japan," Viacom said.

The appointment marks the executive's return to the company, having previously served as Senior VP advertising sales for MTV Japan from 2004 to 2007:
Susumu Imata Named General Manager of Viacom Networks Japan

He reports to Mark Whitehead, Viacom International Media Networks Asia's managing director

Viacom's Viacom International Media Networks Asia unit on Monday said that it has named Susumu Imata senior vp and general manager of Viacom Networks Japan.

Based in Tokyo, he reports directly to Mark Whitehead, VIMN Asia's executive vp and managing director. Imata will oversee the management and operations of the entertainment conglomerate's Japan office, including MTV, Nickelodeon, digital media, program sales and consumer products and develop its long-term strategic plan in Japan.

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Imata succeeds Shigeo Numakura, who has retired after 12 years at the company. "Imata will be working closely with Whitehead to seek out new opportunities that will bring VIMN's presence in this key market to the next level while tasked to bring in new revenue streams from Japan," Viacom said.

The appointment marks the executive's return to the company, having previously served as senior vp advertising sales for MTV Japan from 2004 to 2007.

Most recently, he served as senior vp and deputy general manager for Fox International Channels Japan. He was also acting as a corporate director of Fox International associated companies in Japan, such as Star Channel.

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"We are well-positioned to capitalize [on] the growth opportunities of our brands in Japan," said Whitehead. "We are thrilled to have Imata join Viacom Networks Japan given his wealth of media industry experience in Japan and his strong sales background."

Said Imata: "It is an exciting time to be joining the company, as there is tremendous strength and potential across the Viacom brands and properties, which can be tapped on for the evolving Japanese media landscape. I'm looking forward to identifying ways we can expand our business in Japan."

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Interview With The Cast Of "Every Witch Way" Season Three, Premiering Tonight At 7pm On Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA starting to premiere and show brand-new episodes from the all-new third season of "Every Witch Way" weeknights at 7:00pm ET/PT from Monday 5th January 2015 (TONIGHT!), the entertainment news website Just Jared Jr. recently caught up with the stars of "Every Witch Way" season three in Orlando and asked them to answer some of life's most important questions – including who would survive a zombie apocalypse, their go-to karaoke songs, what would they hope to see if they hopped into a Delorean Time Machine and go 10 years in the future, if they got accepted to awesome university (also known as The Greenhouse!), who would they like to have as their teacher so they could learn everything that they know, what would they be doing career wise now in a world without entertainment, and more! You can check out their answers here on JustJaredJr.com!


Additionally, Nickelodeon's latest star Elizabeth Elias, who plays the shows new villain Mia in EWW season three, recently had the honor of singing the national anthem of the United States, "The Star-Spangled Banner", at the NCAA college basketball game in Miami, Florida on Saturday 3rd January 2015, which saw Miami University's Miami Hurricanes play against Virginia.

Elizabeth shared a exclusive video of her performance on her official Facebook profile page, which you can watch below!:

Plus, don't forget that "Every Witch Way" premieres TONIGHT @ 7:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA!

In season three of "Every Witch Way", the summer is almost over and the kids are enjoying the beach and their time off. Diego (Tyler Alvarez), Daniel (Nick Merico) and Emma (Paola Andino) are working at The Beachside Seven, the gang's new hangout where Maddie (Paris Smith), the Panthers and Andi (Daniela Nieves) visit. Meanwhile, Jax (Rahart Adams) is stuck attending Rebel's Boot Camp where he meets a mysterious troublemaker, Mia (Elizabeth Elias). Mia's a rebellious witch with a short temper, impulsive nature, laser sharp magic skills... and a thing for Daniel.
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Nickelodeon Australia And New Zealand Announce Eleventh Season Of "Camp Orange"; Auditions To Be Held During January And February 2015

The Australian celebrity news and gossip website Hollywood Treatment is reporting the aweslime news that "Camp Orange", Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand's adventure reality series, is BACK for its 11th year in 2015, and this year, for the first time ever, it's all about siblings and their families!

UPDATE: Auditions for "Camp Orange" 2015, "Camp Orange: Twisted Siblings", are now open, and this year, "Camp Orange" is all about besties who also happen to be siblings. Entries are open to teams of brothers, teams of sisters, and teams of brothers & sisters cross Australia and New Zealand (that includes twins, of course)! Auditions are open now and close at midnight on the 15th of February, 2015.

"Entries open Saturday, 17 January 2015 and this year we’re giving brothers and sisters across Australia and NZ the chance to become star siblings – just like The Thundermans, The Haunted Hathaways, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!"

Kids who are part of a "twisted sibling-ship" are invited to head to www.camporange.com.au/co/ and enter!

Filming for "Camp Orange" 2015 will take place over one week between mid-March and mid-April, 2015.


Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will open the auditions process for the next series of CO on Saturday 17th January 2015 and this year, Nick are giving brothers and sisters across Australia and NZ the chance to become star siblings!

Kids who are part of a twisted sibling-ship are invited to head to nickelodeon.com.au and enter!

Entries for the eleventh season of "Camp Orange" will close at midnight on Sunday 15th February 2015.

Now in its eleventh season, "Camp Orange" is Nickelodeon Australia's multiple ASTRA Award-winning local production.

Designed to give kids the ultimate adventure experience, it's a reality game show which brings best friends together and celebrates kids being kids in the Aussie outdoors. Focusing on positive fair play, teams compete for cool prizes and experiences, but ultimately aim to be voted the best and fairest title of "Champ Orange".

The original series has had international success with the format being reproduced in Italy and the UK.

Stay linked to NickALive! for the latest news and events from "Camp Orange" 2015!

Additional source: TV Tonight.
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Nickelodeon and Paramount Declare Monday 5th January 2015 "The Day of Positivity!"

Original Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures Corporation Press Release via Paramount Pictures' official Facebook profile page:

In celebration of the upcoming THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER movie, January 5, 2015 declared "The Day of Positivity!"

In celebration of the upcoming THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER movie, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies declare January 5, 2015 "The Day of Positivity!"

TURNING THE WORST MONDAY OF THE YEAR – THE FIRST ONE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS – INTO THE BEST MONDAY EVER!

4 January 2015 at 21:56


One month before its debut in theaters, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies have declared the first Monday of 2015 "The Day of Positivity," to celebrate SpongeBob SquarePants' upcoming film, "THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER," in theaters on February 6, 2015.

Kicking off on Monday, January 5, "The SpongeBob Day of Positivity" will bring fans together to celebrate SpongeBob's most admired quality – eternal positivity! The "Day of Positivity" will be filled with major events and first looks at exclusive materials from the new film, all in honor of the world's favorite optimist, SpongeBob SquarePants.

"The Day of Positivity" highlights include:

* An exclusive first look at SpongeBob's new music video, "Thank Gosh it's Monday," created in celebration of The Day of Positivity



* Viacom Networks (including Nickelodeon, MTV, VH-1 and Comedy Central) running exclusive and unique spots inviting viewers to celebrate this new and exciting holiday.

* Cinemark Theaters offering the first 500 ticketholders on January 5 at each of its locations nationwide a coupon card for a free junior popcorn when seeing "THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER" on opening weekend, while supplies last.

* Paramount-hosted events in cities across the U.S. and Canada.

* SpongeBob's fans can visit www.DayofPositivity.com to watch the "Thank Gosh it's Monday" video, upload and share "Positive" selfies, and receive a special "Positivity" message from SpongeBob himself.

From Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies comes "THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER," an all-new 3D adventure that's as wild and funny as its name. For the first time, SpongeBob SquarePants, the world's favorite sea dwelling invertebrate, comes ashore to our world for his most super-heroic adventure yet.



Produced by Paul Tibbitt and Mary Parent. Based on the series "SpongeBob SquarePants" created by Stephen Hillenburg. Story by Stephen Hillenburg & Paul Tibbitt, screenplay by Glenn Berger & Jonathan Aibel and Paul Tibbitt and directed by Paul Tibbitt.

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About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

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 more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 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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SpongeBob fans can also follow the latest "The Day of Positivity!" news on social media using the special custom hashtag #DayofPositivity!

Additional source: ComingSoon.net.
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