Tuesday, June 09, 2015

Jim Gaffigan Guest Stars In New "Wallykazam!" Episode "Rock and Troll", Premiering 6/12 On Nickelodeon USA

Nick Jr. USA has announced the exciting Nickelodeon Preschool news on the homepage of their official website, nickjr.com, that stand-up comedian, actor, and author Jim Gaffigan will be a guest star in the upcoming brand-new episode of Nickelodeon's popular CG-animated series "Wallykazam!" titled "Rock and Troll", premiering Friday 12th June 2015 at 12:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA!


Pictured: L-R: Gina Giant, Ogre Doug, Wally, Norville, Libby Light Sprite, Bobgoblin in WALLYKAZAM! on Nickelodeon. Photo: Nickelodeon. ©2014 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved

In the all-new "Wallykazam!" episode, Wally decides to cheer up his father by forming a band with Norville, Betty Yeti and Bobgoblin.


To celebrate, Nickelodeon has unveiled a fantastic sneak-peek preview of the brand-new "Wallykazam!" episode, which you can watch here on nickjr.com!

Following the debut of the all-new episode, Nick USA will be premiering the brand-new musical-themed episode of Nickelodeon's popular animated preschool series "Dora and Friends: Into the City!" called "We Save the Music", in which Dora and her friends form a pop band for a charity concert, but Dora's guitar strings break, straight after at 12:30pm ET/PT!


Plus, get set for the brand-new NickJr.com, launching Wednesday 10th June 2015, and Nickelodeon's upcoming brand-new animated preschool series, "Fresh Beat Band of Spies", premiering Monday 15th June 2015 on Nick Jr. USA, and "Shimmer & Shine", launching August 2015 on Nickelodeon USA!

Additional source: Zap2it.
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Punchbowl Debuts Online Invitation Collection Starring Iconic Characters From Hit Nickelodeon Shows

Original Punchbowl, Inc. Press Release via PR Newswire:

Punchbowl® debuts online invitation collection starring iconic characters from hit Nickelodeon shows

Punchbowl teams up with Nickelodeon to offer online invitations featuring characters from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and more.



Nickelodeon online invitations on Punchbowl.com

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Punchbowl®, the new gold standard in online invitations, today announced the debut of a new online invitation collection based on hit Nickelodeon shows. The branded invitation collection features iconic, beloved Nickelodeon characters, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Bubble Guppies, and Blaze and the Monster Machines.

"We are excited to work with Nickelodeon to bring these popular characters to life on our online invitations," said Matt Douglas, CEO, Punchbowl, Inc. "Our relationship reinforces Punchbowl as the online leader in the kids birthday market."

Created in collaboration with Nickelodeon, the new online invitation collection includes dozens of vibrant designs that have the look and feel of paper and can be created and sent from any device. The branded invitations can be personalized and select designs have the ability to add a child's photo next to the character on the invite.

"Our iconic characters are a great source of inspiration for kids birthday parties across the country," said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President Global Toys and Publishing, Nickelodeon Consumer Products. "We're thrilled to have Punchbowl make branded online invitations available to parents as they plan these themed parties."

Highlights of the collection include:

* Dozens of online invitations starring Nickelodeon characters, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Bubble Guppies, and Blaze and the Monster Machines

* Branded designs have the look and feel of paper

* Matching envelope liners, postage stamps and greetings

* Ability to add a photo next to the character on the invite

* Invitations can be easily shared via email or social media

Nickelodeon is the latest brand to bring iconic characters to life though online invitations on Punchbowl. In 2014, Punchbowl launched the "Characters Kids Love" invitation collection, which features beloved characters from Disney, Hasbro, Sanrio, and Sesame Street.

Browse the Nickelodeon online invitation collection here: http://www.punchbowl.com/nickelodeon

About Punchbowl, Inc.
Punchbowl is the company behind the critically acclaimed website Punchbowl.com, the new gold standard in online invitations. The site includes the "Characters Kids Love" online invitation collection, which features iconic, beloved characters. More than 85 million people have sent and received online invitations and digital greeting cards from Punchbowl. The company was founded by technology entrepreneur Matt Douglas, is located in Framingham, MA, and is backed by Intel Capital and Contour Venture Partners. To learn more, visit http://www.punchbowl.com/company

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 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, VIAB).

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Nickelodeon Central And Eastern Europe To Premiere "Henry Danger" In July 2015

The Hungarian children's television news blog Gyerek-Világ is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon International news that Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) will premiere Nickelodeon's brand-new "Henry Danger" (locally titled "Veszélyes Henry") TV movie "The Danger Begins", the first episode of Nick's all-new crime-fighting comedy series of the same name, on Sunday 5th July 2015 at 4:45pm!

Following the debut of the "Henry Danger" TV film, Nick CEE will start to show Nickelodeon's all-new "Henry Danger" TV series from Sunday 26th July 2015 at 6:50pm!


Created and written by Nickelodeon hitmaker Dan Schneider ("iCarly", "Sam & Cat") and Dana Olsen ("George of the Jungle", "Inspector Gadget"), "Henry Danger" is a brand-new crime-fighting comedy that features 13-year-old Henry Hart (Jace Norman) who gets the after school job of a lifetime - a part-time job as Danger Boy, a sidekick-in-training to Swellview's super crime fighter and well-known superhero Captain Man (Cooper Barnes, "The Perfect Host"). Henry's gig has awesome perks. First up, it pays $10/hour. Sweet! Next up, he gets to play with next-level, high-tech gadgets. Oh and... he gets to save the WORLD! Their colorful adventures throw Henry's otherwise ordinary life absurdly out of balance, yet he must keep his new job a secret from his best friends Charlotte (Riele Downs, "The Best Man Holiday") and Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox). As long as he keeps his new identity hidden from his family and friends, plus passes Algebra, Henry is set to be the superhero sidekick of the century! Supervillains, beware. Chew gum, blow bubble, fight crime.

Big thanks to matteu21 for the news!
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Nickelodeon Greenlights "PAW Patrol" Season Three

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via TV by the Numbers:

NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS THIRD SEASON OF PAW PATROL, TV'S NUMBER-ONE PRESCHOOL SERIES

20-Episode Season of CG-Animated Hit to Feature New Pup and Debut Later This Year


NEW YORK – June 9, 2015Nickelodeon today announced the pickup of a third season of PAW Patrol, TV's number-one preschool series. A co-production with Spin Master Entertainment, season three (20 episodes) will debut later this year and introduce preschoolers to all-new adventures featuring the beloved pack of heroic rescue pups, including the addition of a brand-new puppy. The series features a curriculum that focuses on citizenship, social skills and problem-solving. PAW Patrol airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

"It's been great working with Spin Master Entertainment as a creative collaborator on the first two seasons of PAW Patrol," said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon Group. "Marshall, Chase and the entire pack will take their heroic adventures to new heights in season three, and we can't wait to share these action-packed episodes with our audiences around the world."

"Nickelodeon has been an incredible partner for our team at Spin Master Entertainment and we look forward to deepening that relationship in 2016 and beyond," said Chairman and Co-CEO Ronnen Harary. "PAW Patrol has quickly evolved into one of the biggest preschool franchises on the planet and we have no doubt that fans young and old will love what's on tap for its third season."

The PAW Patrol pups will take their adventures to the sky in season three with an all-new rescue vehicle, the Air Patroller, that can transport Ryder and the gang anywhere in the world. Each pup will now be equipped to fly with custom jet packs, hover boards and special wings, ensuring that no job is out of the reach of these canine rescuers. In addition to new vehicles and equipment, the third season will also introduce new adventures and friends including Tracker, a jeep-driving pup with super hearing who lives in the jungle with Carlos.

PAW Patrol is a hit CG-animated series starring a pack of heroic rescue pups–Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Everest and Skye–who are led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy named Ryder. Together they work hard to show the people of Adventure Bay that "no job is too big, no pup is too small!"

For additional pup-filled fun, PAW Patrol fans can head to NickJr.com, Nickelodeon's award-winning website for preschoolers, and the Nick Jr. App to watch full episodes, play games and more.

About Spin Master Ltd.
A multi-category children's entertainment company, Spin Master has been designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer products for children around the world since 1994 and is recognized as a global leader within the toy industry. Spin Master is best known for award winning, innovative brands including action phenomena Bakugan Battle Brawlers™, Air Hogs®, Spin Master Games™ and the 2015 Toy of the Year, Zoomer™ Dino. In 2013 Spin Master acquired the international Meccano™ brand and has re-launched the brand with the iconic Meccanoid G15 KS™, introducing robotics and embracing the global Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) movement. In 2015 the company expanded its reach within children's media and entertainment, launching SpindoTV, a YouTube channel dedicated to broadcasting Spin Master Entertainment's original television and media properties, including the hit animated preschool series, PAW Patrol™. Spin Master employs over 900 people with offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Mexico City, Munich, and Milan. Spin Master products are available through its eCommerce website: shop.spinmaster.com

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 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, VIAB).

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"Degrassi" Heads To Netflix For "Next Class"

Original Netflix Press Release via the Netflix Media Center:

DEGRASSI GRADUATES TO NETFLIX – THE NEXT CLASS COMING IN 2016


Pictured: Shay (Reiya Downs), Lola (Amanda Arcuri), Hunter (Spencer McPherson), Miles (Eric Osborne), Frankie (Sara Waisglass), Winston (Andre Kim), Zoe (Ana Golja), Tristan (Lyle Lettau), Eli (Munro Chambers), Dallas (Demetrius Joyette), Clare (Aislinn Paul), Alli (Melinda Shankar), Imogen (Cristine Prosperi), Becky (Sarah Fisher), Drew (Luke Bilyk), Jenna (Jessica Tyler), Connor (Aj Saudin), Jonah (Ehren Kassam), Jack (Niamh Wilson), Zig (Ricardo Hoyos), Maya (Olivia Scriven), Tiny (Richard Walters) and Grace (Nina Gould) in DEGRASSI Gallery Photos on TeenNick. Photo: Steve Wilkie/Epitome Pictures, Inc. ©2014 Epitome Pictures. All Rights Reserved

Netflix announced today Degrassi: Next Class, the newest generation of the Degrassi franchise, will be coming to Netflix around the world in 2016. The series will be available to all its members outside of Canada, France and Australia.

"We are so excited to bring Degrassi: Next Class to the world," said Erik Barmack, Vice President of global content at Netflix. "For more than three decades, this groundbreaking show has been reaching teens with important stories and starting in 2016 our members around the world will be able to enjoy and discover the newest chapter of this great show."

Keeping true to the spirit of the Degrassi franchise, which generations have known and loved since 1980, Degrassi: Next Class is a pull-no-punches dramatic series that tackles the real-life issues of high school students. Telling the stories of "Generation Z," the series focuses on a group of teens as they begin their journey into adulthood. Pushing their own limits and testing the bonds of family and friends, the students each find their own way to deal with a range of issues: from homophobia, racism, substance abuse and violence to burgeoning sexuality, body issues, heartbreak and the complications of dating in the social media age. The series strives to entertain its post-millennial audience while always reinforcing its core principle: You are not alone.

Returning cast: Eric Osborne, Ana Golja, Andre Kim, Richard Walters, Olivia Scriven, Ricardo Hoyos, Nikki Gould, Lyle Lettau

Any questions, please contact pr@netflix.com

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The award-winning drama Degrassi, which has entertained and resonated with millions of teens for 14 seasons on TeenNick, comes to an unforgettable end with a two-week series finale event this summer. The final 12 episodes airing on TeenNick will kick off with an hour-long special Monday, July 20, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), with premieres airing Monday-Friday, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), for two weeks. The run culminates on Friday, July 31, with an hour-long special, It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments, where Degrassi cast members, creators and fans share the series' most iconic moments at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) and the hour-long series finale at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).

"Degrassi: Next Class" will also air on the Family Channel in Canada from January 2016.
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Nickelodeon Australia And New Zealand Unveils "Camp Orange: Twisted Siblings" Teams

Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand have unveiled the four teams of sibling duos who will be taking part "Camp Orange: Twisted Siblings", Nickelodeon's award-winning adventure reality series!


Bringing the thunder down under, Nickelodeon superstars Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin, who play twins, Max and Phoebe Thunderman on Nickelodeon's hit live-action original comedy series, "The Thundermans", will host this year's "Camp Orange", which is taking a twisted turn on reality, turning up the gross-factor and seriously testing the threshold of sibling bonds for "Camp Orange: Twisted Siblings"!


In contrast to the glitz and glamour of the pair's hometown in Los Angeles, Jack and Kira headed to the Australian bush to lead four teams of sibling duos - The Twinvincibles (Myles and Wynton, NSW), The Ginger Ninjas (Torin and Egan, QLD), The Waybad Sisters (Deni and Mika, QLD) and The Bro Zealanders (Connor and Liam, NZ) - through the most slimiest, smelliest and most seriously twisted challenges in the show's eleven seasons!

This year, campers will have more at stake than ever before! The winning team, as voted by kids watching at home, will be crowned Nickelodeon's Star Siblings at the series finale, scoring a recurring role on the channel as Nickelodeon's official kid reporters!

The warped world-premiere episode premieres Saturday 27th June at 5.30pm, as part of "All New Saturdays"!

To celebrate, Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin recently opened up to Hollywood Treatment about their experience on "Camp Orange" 2015 and their trip to Australia. The pair also talk about what to expect on this years series of "Camp Orange", what its like being slimed, their favourite Nickelodeon shows and stars, how'd like would like to visit Australia again to attend SlimeFest 2015, and do their best SpongeBob laugh impressions! Plus, Jack also talks about filming SyFy's "Sharknado 3" at Universal Studios! Watch Hollywood Treatment's exclusive interview with Jack Griffo & Kira Kosarin below!:


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Nickelodeon, Nelvana, The Topps Company And Playmates Partner On New Girls Action Series "Mysticons"

Original Corus Entertainment Inc. Press Release via CorusEnt.com:

6/9/2015


NELVANA, THE TOPPS COMPANY, NICKELODEON AND PLAYMATES PARTNER ON NEW GIRLS ACTION SERIES MYSTICONS!

Epic Animated Series for Girls 6+ Set to Launch in 2017

(Toronto, Canada) Corus Entertainment's Nelvana is thrilled to announce that an array of industry-leading partners have joined forces on the brand-new, wholly original Girls Action series, Mysticons, which will make its global debut in 2017.


Playmates Toys, the innovative toy company behind the monumental success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will act as the global master toy partner for Mysticons, while Nickelodeon will serve as the global broadcast partner, including in the U.S. Nelvana Studio is actively developing the franchise and will begin production of the series later this year, working closely with the core group of partners including The Topps Company, which was acquired by Michael Eisner's Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners in 2007. Mysticons is written by veteran kids series writer Sean Jara (RedaKai, Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5, The League of Super Evil, Naturally Sadie).

"We're incredibly excited to have this group of A-list partners join us on our Mysticons adventure," said Andrew Kerr, Co-Head, Nelvana. "We're thrilled to be at the leading edge of this new genre, and collaborating with world-class brand partners like Nickelodeon, The Topps Company and Playmates on Mysticons gives us every confidence in the franchise's future success."

"I am very pleased that Topps is working with Nelvana to bring Mysticons to animated life" said Michael Eisner, Founder of The Tornante Company and principle owner of Topps. "We are all excited to be partners with Nickelodeon and Playmates as we move forward."

"We are delighted at the opportunity to work with Nelvana on this breakthrough new franchise for girls, as well as expand our partnership with Nickelodeon, with whom we are continuing to build on the tremendous success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", said Thomas Chan, CEO, Playmates Toys. "We look forward to collaborating with all of our partners on Mysticons to develop an innovative toy line that brings the adventure of the series to life."

Mysticons is being developed as a half-hour, animated Girls Action series targeting girls aged 6+. The series tells the epic tale of four girls who transform into legendary warriors and undertake a mythic quest to find a magic tome known as the Codex. They must reach the Codex before Necrafa, the Queen of the Undead, gets to it first and uses it to spread darkness and destruction. The Mysticons come from different walks of life, from princess to street kid, but are brought together by fate to save the world. With their incredible magical weapons and abilities, our masked Mysticons are modern day heroines.

The series is executive produced by Michael Eisner and Noel Bright for The Topps Company and Corus Entertainment's Doug Murphy, Colin Bohm and Irene Weibel.

About Nelvana

Nelvana is a world-leading international producer and distributor of children's animated and live-action content. Nelvana is comprised of Nelvana Studio and its distribution arm Nelvana Enterprises and owned by Corus Entertainment Inc. Nelvana Studio produces a stable of award-winning and globally renowned brands that focus on comedies, preschool and boys action series and ancillary consumer products programs. Nelvana's content airs on Corus Entertainment's kids channels in Canada and in over 160 countries around the world. The Nelvana library has well over 4,000 episodes of programming and has received over 70 major international program awards including Emmys® and Geminis. Visit the Nelvana website at nelvana.com.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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, VIAB).

About Playmates Toys

With a history of nearly 50 years, Playmates Toys is today among the most well-respected and innovative marketing and distribution companies in the global toy industry with a proven history in the creation of imaginative products as well as the development and management of profitable, long-term brand franchises. Key brands include today's #1 selling male action brand TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. From its offices in Hong Kong and California, Playmates designs, develops, markets and distributes its products in over 60 countries worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.playmatestoys.com or http://facebook.com/playmatestoys.

About The Topps Company

Founded in 1938, The Topps Company, Inc. is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of physical and digital sports cards, entertainment cards and collectibles, and distinctive confectionery products. Topps' leading sports and entertainment products include Major League Baseball, National Football League, Major League Soccer, UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, Bundesliga, Indian Premier League, Star Wars, WWE, UFC, Wacky Packages, Garbage Pail Kids, Mars Attacks and other trading cards, sticker album collections and collectibles. Topps' app portfolio, including Topps BUNT®, Topps HUDDLE®, TOPPS KICK® and Topps® Star WarsSM: Card Trader, has been a hit with millions of fans around the world. Topps' confectionery brands include Ring Pop®, Push Pop®, Baby Bottle Pop®, Juicy Drop ® Pop and Bazooka® bubble gum. Topps was acquired by Michael Eisner's Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners in October 2007. For additional information, visit Topps.com and Candymania.com.

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Nickelodeon USA To Premiere "Power Rangers Dino Super Charge" In Early 2016

Saban Brands has announced Saban’s "Power Rangers Dino Super Charge" as the title of the upcoming season of the Power Rangers television series, which will premiere on Nickelodeon USA in early 2016! This super-charged season will follow the Power Rangers as they continue their quest to unite all 10 Energems by tapping into brand-new battle gear, Zords and Megazords to save the universe. Additionally, for the first time in franchise history, there will be 10 Power Rangers on the same team! "Power Rangers Dino Super Charge" will also continue to spotlight the series' core themes of friendship, teamwork, responsibility and helping others for fans of all ages.


All‐new episodes of "Power Rangers Dino Charge" will return this August on Nickelodeon USA!

Original Saban Brands Press Release:

UNLEASH THE POWER!

SABAN BRANDS UNVEILS SABAN'S POWER RANGERS DINO SUPER CHARGE AS TITLE FOR THE NEXT SEASON OF THE ICONIC FRANCHISE


Los Angeles, CA (June 8, 2015) - Saban Brands today announced Saban's Power Rangers Dino Super Charge as the title of the upcoming season of the Power Rangers television series, which will premiere on Nickelodeon in early 2016. This super­‐charged season will follow the Power Rangers as they continue their quest to unite all 10 Energems by tapping into brand­‐new battle gear, Zords and Megazords to save the universe. Additionally, for the first time in franchise history, there will be 10 Power Rangers on the same team. Power Rangers Dino Super Charge will also continue to spotlight the series' core themes of friendship, teamwork, responsibility and helping others for fans of all ages.

"With the current season, Power Rangers Dino Charge, we've already seen an overwhelming response and it very quickly became a huge success, as fans were excited for the return of the popular dinosaur theme for the first time in more than 10 years," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "With Power Rangers Dino Super Charge, the new season will still feature the same amazing team of Power Rangers, but will be super-charged with history­-making twists and turns and, of course, epic new villains, Zords and Megazords, making this one of the best seasons yet!"

Fans can watch the current season, Saban's Power Rangers Dino Charge on Nickelodeon every Saturday at 12 p.m. (ET/PT). All-new episodes of Power Rangers Dino Charge will return this August on Nickelodeon. For more information on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube.

About Saban's Power Rangers Dino Super Charge
Saban Brands will launch the upcoming season of the Power Rangers franchise, one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series on television, with Saban's Power Rangers Dino Super Charge in early 2016 on Nickelodeon. This series will deliver action, humor, excitement and entertainment, in addition to the core themes of friendship, teamwork, fitness and helping others. In Power Rangers Dino Super Charge, the Power Rangers will continue their quest to unite all 10 Energems by tapping into brand-new battle gear, Zords and Megazords to save the universe. Saban's Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers hit series that launched in 1993. SCG Power Rangers LLC, which licenses and merchandises the Power Rangers brand, is an affiliate of Saban Brands. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban
Brands Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) acquires and develops a world-class portfolio of properties in the entertainment and lifestyle sectors. SB applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, media, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail to markets worldwide and consumers of all ages. Saban Brands Entertainment Group (SBEG) develops innovative branded content that resonates with consumers across all media platforms. SBEG's growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Julius Jr., Popples, Cirque du Soleil's Luna Petunia, La Banda, Emojiville and others in development. Saban Brands Lifestyle Group (SBLG) drives major expansion within the company's diverse portfolio of fashion and lifestyle properties. SBLG's portfolio currently includes Paul Frank, Macbeth, Mambo and Piping Hot. SB operates a global network of offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and Sydney. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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