Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Meet Luke's Team On "W.I.Ts Academy"

Get to know Luke Archer (Ryan Cargill), Gracie Walker (Lidya Jewett), and Sean De Soto (Andrew Ortega) as they prepare to start the new school year at WITS Academy in this magical brand-new magical "W.I.Ts Academy" video clip here on Nick.com, and don't forget to tune in for the world premiere of "W.I.Ts Academy" on Monday 5th October 2015 at 7pm/6c, only on Nickelodeon USA!


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Sneak Peek Of Brand-New "Sanjay And Craig" Episode "Galaxy Geeks", Premiering 9/25 On Nickelodeon USA

Dudes, what's up? To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new "Sanjay and Craig" season three episode "Galaxy Geeks" on Friday 25th September 2015 at 8:15pm ET/PT, Nick USA have unveiled a fantastic super top secret sneak peek preview from the all-new "Sanjay and Craig" episode, which you can watch in the fantastic online streaming video clip below! Check it!:

Nickelodeon Executives To Speak At MIPJunior 2015

MIPCOM has announced the exciting news that Nickelodeon Executives Jules Borkent, Russell Hicks and Dan Schneider will be speaking at MIPJunior 2015!


Taking place in Cannes in France between Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2015, ahead of the MIPCOM global entertainment content market, MIPJunior is the leading showcase for kids programming, uniting the world's most influential buyers, sellers and producers the weekend before MIPCOM. Over two days, these influential players, along with publishers and licensing executives, present, discover and screen the very latest content, giving them the edge on concluding deals at MIPCOM.

Below is Nickelodeon's MIPJunior 2015 programme:

MIPJUNIOR NETWORKING LUNCH

EVENT THEME: MIPJunior; EVENT TYPE: Lunch

03 Oct 2015, 13:00 - 14:30 Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez Beach

Sponsored by Nickelodeon

VIEW FROM THE TOP: WHAT DO BUYERS WANT?

EVENT THEME: MIPJunior; EVENT TYPE: Panel Discussion

04 Oct 2015, 09:45 - 10:30 Conference Room

In association with World Screen.

Followed by Meet the Speakers.

This special conference will feature five programming executives from around the world engaging in a lively discussion of acquisition trends and unveiling their unique perspectives on how to spot hit shows and offer content to young viewers on multiple platforms.

Speakers:

Jules Borkent, SVP Global Programming & International Acquisitions, Nickelodeon

Caroline Cochaux, Programs and Broadcast Director Executive, France & International, Lagardere Active TV Channels

Sebastian Debertin, Head of Fiction, Acquisition & Co-Production, KiKA Kinderkanal of ARD and ZDF

Karen K. Miller, Vice President, Worldwide Programming Strategy, Acquisitions & Co-Productions, Disney Channels Worldwide

Adina Pitt, VP Content Acquisitions and Co-Productions, Cartoon Network and Boomerang

Moderator: Anna Carugati, Group Editorial Director, World Screen

MIPJUNIOR KEYNOTES: NICKELODEON'S RUSSELL HICKS, PRESIDENT, CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION, & DAN SCHNEIDER, CREATOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

EVENT THEME: MIP Screenings; EVENT TYPE: Screening

04 Oct 2015, 11:45 - 12:15 Conference Room

Nickelodeon's Content President Russell Hicks and renowned hit-maker Dan Schneider ("Game Shakers", "Sam &Cat", "iCarly", "Victorious", "Henry Danger", "Drake & Josh", "Zoey 101", "The Amanda Show") will discuss how to attract and retain kids' attention amid more choices than ever, what gives a program the potential to be a global phenomenon and how Nickelodeon and Schneider have effectively tapped into the youth culture zeitgeist for more than 20 years. The pair will also consider how new platforms are impacting storytelling and traditional formats and how Nickelodeon is responding with content being development for every platform, and from an increasingly global stable of creators.

Key Note Speakers:

Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon Group

Dan Schneider, Creator & Executive Producer, Nickelodeon's "Game Shakers", "Henry Danger", "Sam & Cat", "Victorious", "iCarly", "Drake & Josh", "Zoey 101", "The Amanda Show", Nickelodeon Group

TERRITORIAL EXPANSION SHOW & TELL PART 1

EVENT THEME: Carriage Deal Forum; EVENT TYPE: Showcase

06 Oct 2015, 09:30 - 10:00 Esterel, Palais 5

Success stories from networks sharing their experiences on evolving from local markets to international expansion.

Discover what's beyond a successful distribution strategy in today's competitive market.

FOLLOWED BY MEET THE SPEAKERS

Speakers:

Mo Abudu, Executive Chairman & CEO, Ebonylife TV

Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon Group

Ed Palluth, EVP, Global Distribution, AMC Networks

Moderator: Nick Snow, Founder and Publisher, Advanced Television

Additionally, Katie Keenan, Head of Acquisitions, Channel 5 and VIMN UK, Viacom International Media Networks, will also be a speaker on the "Acquisition Superpanel: What Do Buyers Want?" panel on Wednesday 7th October 2015 being held at the Grand Auditorium, Palais 1 between 12:15 - 13:00, and Anu Sikka, Senior VP & Head - Programming, Kids Cluster, Viacom18 will be speaking at the "WORKING WITH INDIA: Crossing Borders for International Success" conference on Sunday 4th October 2015 between 14:45 and 15:15.

MIPJunior 2015 will also feature the first-ever World Screen Kids' Content Trendsetter Awards, presented in association with Reed MIDEM. The inaugural recipients, who will receive their awards on Sunday morning following the "Acquisition Superpanel: What Do Buyers Want?", are Nickelodeon's Jules Borkent, Lagardere's Caroline Cochaux, Turner Broadcasting's Adina Pitt, Disney's Karen K. Miller and KiKA's Sebastian Debertin.

About Jules Borkent:


Jules Borkent is Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and International Programming, Nickelodeon, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN). In his role, which he assumed in 2008, Borkent is responsible for leading global acquisitions for Nickelodeon around the world, as well as programming strategies for Nickelodeon International. Borkent works in close partnership with Nickelodeon in the US, and worldwide channels, across development, production and program financing. Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is comprised of many of the world's most popular premier multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel, Channel 5 in the UK, VH1, VIVA, COLORS, Spike, Game One and Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más. Viacom brands are seen globally by more than 3.4 billion cumulative subscribers in approximately 180 territories and 40 languages via more than 200 locally programmed TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties.

Prior to his role at VIMN, Borkent was the Vice President, Programming, Nickelodeon International, based in London. He was responsible for Nickelodeon's global programming and acquisitions strategy, with a particular emphasis on working with local programming heads to coordinate and develop pan-regional deals for Nickelodeon's localized channels across Europe. In addition to acquisitions, Borkent also managed programming activities for Nickelodeon's international channels.

Borkent joined Nickelodeon in 1998 as the Senior Director of Programming, Acquisitions and Development for Nickelodeon Europe and Africa where he was responsible for local acquisitions as well as various pan-regional programming initiatives and productions.

About Russell Hicks:


Russell Hicks is President, Content Development and Production for Nickelodeon Group. Based at Nickelodeon's Burbank and Santa Monica, Calif. offices, he oversees the company's live-action, animation development and production teams for all of Nickelodeon's content platforms and across all of the network's channels—Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., TeenNick and Nicktoons.

Hicks oversees a development and production slate that includes more than a dozen new live-action, animation and TV movie projects as part of Nickelodeon's deep commitment to new content for the first generation of post-millennial kids. Additionally, Hicks has quickly re-energized and realigned the development team to organize Nick's animation, live-action, digital, movies, talent and short form into a single cohesive group.

In animation, he initiated a new shorts program to attract new talent and projects. In 2012 the program took over 600 pitches and made 12 shorts, greenlighting five for series development. A 2013 program has already commenced. In live-action, Hicks has created multiple sources for new projects through sketch comedy, including opening a sketch lab in Los Angeles, creating comedy workshops to cultivate new talent, and creating an environment to incubate new projects and allow new talent, writers and producers to develop ideas for Nickelodeon.

A 14-year Nickelodeon veteran, Hicks previously served as the network's Chief Creative Officer. In this position he oversaw all of Nickelodeon Creative, On-Air Promotions, Consumer Products, Brand and Advertising divisions, and led the product development and creative positioning of Nickelodeon's brands and properties, ensuring it represented Nickelodeon's "Kids' First" philosophy and supporting the company mission to provide surprising and playful experiences for its audiences. In 2009, he led an unprecedented creative review of the Nickelodeon brand and re-imagined its logo to represent the growth the company had attained after 30 years, while also maintaining and reflecting the company's core attributes.

Prior to working at Nickelodeon, Hicks was Vice President of Marketing, Cartoon Network/Turner brands for Warner Brothers, where he was responsible for the marketing and creative that turned Scooby Doo and the Power Puff Girls into cultural icons. Hicks started his career as an animator that led him to work on Teddy Ruxpin, the first talking teddy bear for Worlds of Wonder toys. It is this combination of both animation and consumer products that has given Hicks his extensive knowledge of the children's entertainment world.

Hicks attended California State University Fullerton where he studied illustration and design.

About Dan Schneider:


Writer-producer Dan Schneider has established himself as a dominant force in the world of family entertainment by creatively drawing on his affinity for youth culture at Nickelodeon. Under his Schneider's Bakery Productions, he has carved a unique, progressive niche in the world of kid and family entertainment, most recently as creator and executive producer of "Game Shakers", which stars Nickelodeon Alum Kel Mitchell ("Kenan & Kel"), Benjamin "Lil P-Nut" Flores, Jr. (The Haunted Hathaways), Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman and Thomas Kuc. In addition to creating the mega-hit series "Sam & Cat", "iCarly", "Victorious" and "Zoey 101", which have received multiple Emmy nominations, Schneider also created/executive produced "The Amanda Show", "Drake & Josh" and "Henry Danger". His series all also had the distinction of having won numerous Kids' Choice Awards.

Schneider began with Nickelodeon as executive producer and show runner on the network's groundbreaking sketch comedy series "All That" from 1994 to 1998, and then returned to run the show in its seventh season. After which, he went on to produce "Kenan & Kel", starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell.

Schneider also created the hit WB series "What I Like About You". His comedic success has also translated on the big screen, writing and producing the popular films, "Good Burger" and "Big Fat Liar".
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Nickelodeon UK To Premiere Brand-New "Bella And The Bulldogs" Episodes From Monday 5th October 2015

The online British and Irish TV guide website Digiguide is reporting the exciting news that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, will start to premiere and show more brand-new episodes of Nickelodeon's hit original comedy series "Bella and the Bulldogs" every Monday at 5:30pm from Monday 5th October 2015! Following each episodes debut, Nick UK & Eire will encore each all-new episode the same evening at 7:00pm.

(all times plus-one hour on Nick+1)


Below is a list of currently announced brand-new "Bella and the Bulldogs" episodes set to premiere on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland/HD in October 2015, with episode descriptions:

Monday 5th October 2015 - Bulldog Buddies: Troy's feelings get hurt when younger brother chooses Bella, instead of him, as his football mentor. Pepper worries about her future with Sawyer. (New, Widescreen, High Definition, Subtitles, Series 1, Episode 14)

Monday 12th October 2015 - Player Hater: When Troy starts to date Bella's nemesis, Charlotte, Bella decides to put their differences aside. It's not long before Bella finds that Charlotte is using Troy. (New, Widescreen, High Definition, Series 1, Episode 15)
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When Your Crew's On Fleek

A squad is best friends who stick together until the very end, check out these squad goals from the hit Nickelodeon shows "Power Rangers Dino Charge", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", "Harvey Beaks", "Sanjay and Craig" and "100 Things To Do Before High School" in this aweslime video! Squad Goals!:


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Real Bulldogs Read A Scene From "Bella And The Bulldogs"

Real Bulldogs read a scene from Nickelodeon's hit live-action series "Bella and the Bulldogs" in this PAW-some video clip below!



Credits:

Bella played by Ms. Fluffykins
Troy played by Sir Droolbot
Sawyer played by Sgt. Scruff
Newt played by Napoleon Bonaparte III

These Bulldogs are some real professional actors!

Catch brand-new episodes from "Bella and the Bulldogs" season two every Wednesday at 8:00pm ET/PT, starting with the shows second season premiere episode "Wide Deceiver", only on Nickelodeon USA! Fans in the UK and Ireland can also catch brand-new episodes of "Bella and the Bulldogs" every Monday at 5:30pm from Monday 5th October 2015!

In the first episode of "Bella and the Bulldogs" season two, "Wide Deceiver", Bella brings Troy to meet an NFL legend; Troy reveals a secret to Bella; Pepper and Newt have to do crazy dares in order to spend time with Sophie and Sawyer.

Additional source: Zap2it TV Listings.
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Journey Behind The Scenes Of "W.I.Ts Academy" With Daniela Nieves

Head behind the scenes of "WITS Academy" to find out more about the new students and how much fun they've been having in-between filming Nickelodeon's brand-new magical show in this spellbinding video clip below, and don't forget to tune in for the world premiere of "W.I.Ts Academy" on Monday 5th October 2015 at 7pm/6c, only on Nickelodeon USA!:



In "WITs Academy", Andi's (Daniela Nieves) dream to become a Guardian has become true and she is now studying at W.I.Ts Academy, the Magic Realm's most esteemed school for witches and wizards in training, but, as the best friend and unofficial Guardian to the Chosen One, she now has to work hard to prove that she can live up to expectations as the first and only human Guardian. She's also in charge of getting the Magical Realm's toughest witch and wizard to graduation day, one of which is Jax's little sister, Jessie Novoa (Julia Antonelli). Along the way she'll have to decide who is a friend, who is a foe and who may be more.


"W.I.Ts Academy" is created by Catharina Ledeboer and is produced by Viacom International. "The W.I.T.s Academy" is executive produced by Tatiana Rodriguez ("Talia in the Kitchen"). "W.I.Ts Academy" season one will feature 20 episodes.


The cast of "W.I.Ts Academy". Photo via Instagram/Caleb_Griffith_.

Also starring in the new series are Julia Antonelli, Jailen Bates, Lidya Jewett, Meg Crosbie, Andrew Ortega, Timothy Colombos, Tyler Perez, Jazzy Williams, Bianca Matthews, and Ryan Cargill.

To celebrate, nick.com recently launched Nickelodeon USA's official "W.I.Ts Academy" website, nick.com/wits, which features information about the show, exclusive online streaming video clips, the shows official message board/forum, a tour of the "W.I.Ts Academy", and a "W.I.Ts Academy" application form game!
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Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand To Premiere "Every Witch Way" Season 4 In October 2015

Nickelodeon Australia has announced the magical news in a post on their official Facebook profile page, Facebook.com/NickelodeonAustralia, that Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will start to premiere and show brand-new episodes from the all-new epic fourth and final season of "Every Witch Way" in October 2015!


Every Witch Way Season 4 Gallery - EVERY WITCH WAY GALLERY: Pictured: Gigi (Zoey Burger), Maddie (Paris Smith), Diego (Tyler Alvarez), Emma (Paola Andino), Jax (Rahart Adams), Andi (Daniela Nieves), Daniel (Nick Merico), Sophie (Autumn Wendel) and Katie (Denisea Wilson) star in EVERY WITCH WAY on Nickelodeon. Photo: Terry Doyle/Nickelodeon. © 2015 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


Think you know "Every Witch Way"? Think again! After standing up to the Witches Council, Emma Alonso is more powerful than ever before. She's taking charge as The Chosen One and pushing the limits. Friendships will be tested, enemies will be made and the Magic Realm will be changed forever. The stakes are higher than ever before - get ready for a whole new level of drama in the epic final season of "Every Witch Way"!


"Every Witch Way" season four will introduce three new characters - Jessie Novoa (Julia Antonelli), Jax's long lost sister, and Jake Novoa (Richard Lawrence O'Bryan) and Liana Woods (Betty Monroe), Jax and Jessie's parents.

It may be the last season of "Every Witch Way", however, don't be sad, as Nickelodeon recently announced a "Every Witch Way" spin-off titled "The W.I.T.s Academy"! In this brand-new series, teenage Guardians will oversee young witches - and wizards - in-training at a magical academy. There, the Guardians will have to decide who is friend, and who is foe. The series is created by Catharina Ledeboer and is produced by Viacom International. The W.I.T.s Academy is executive produced by Tatiana Rodriguez ("Talia in the Kitchen").

In "WITs Academy", Andi's (Daniela Nieves) dream to become a Guardian has become true and she is now studying at W.I.Ts Academy, the Magic Realm's most esteemed school for witches and wizards in training, but, as the best friend and unofficial Guardian to the Chosen One, she now has to work hard to prove that she can live up to expectations as the first and only human Guardian. She's also in charge of getting the Magical Realm's toughest witch and wizard to graduation day, one of which is Jax's little sister, Jessie Novoa (Julia Antonelli). Along the way she'll have to decide who is a friend, who is a foe and who may be more.

"W.I.Ts Academy" is created by Catharina Ledeboer and is produced by Viacom International. "The W.I.T.s Academy" is executive produced by Tatiana Rodriguez ("Talia in the Kitchen"). "W.I.Ts Academy" season one will feature 20 episodes.

Also starring in the new series are Julia Antonelli, Jailen Bates, Lidya Jewett, Meg Crosbie, Andrew Ortega, Timothy Colombos, Tyler Perez, Jazzy Williams, Bianca Matthews, and Ryan Cargill.
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Nickelodeon Australia To Bring Slime To Fans With The Nickelodeon SLIME LAB

Nickelodeon Australia has announced the aweslime news that Nickelodeon's SLIME LAB is bringing Nick's world famous green goo to slime fans of all ages in Australia!


But be warned: slime may go off at any time! Visitors to Nickelodeon's SLIME LAB are advised to enter at their own risk... AND NOT TO PRESS ANY BUTTONS!


This world first slime experience will be revealed at the Foxtel Footy Festival at Yarra Park at the MCG on Wednesday 30th September to Saturday 3rd October 2015!

Enter if your dare!

Slime fans can follow Nickelodeon's SLIME LAB online at nick.com.au/slimelab and on social media via #SlimeLab!


Additionally, to celebrate SLIMEFEST 2015, the BIGGEST kid-powered, star filled family slimefest of the year, Nickelodeon Australia will be turning the channel green with Slime Week, a weeklong celebration of SLIME! Fans can join host Rahart Adams every day at 5pm from Monday 21st September 2015 for the biggest slimiest countdown ever, featuring slime-soaked celebrities and huge prizes!

Meet Andi's Team On "W.I.Ts Academy"

Learn more about Andi Cruz (Daniela Nieves), Jessie Novoa (Julia Antonelli), and Ben Davis (Jailen Bates) as they study at WITS Academy in this magical brand-new "W.I.Ts Academy" video clip , and don't forget to tune in for the world premiere of "W.I.Ts Academy" on Monday 5th October 2015 at 7pm/6c, only on Nickelodeon USA!




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