Nickelodeon Latin America Commences Production On "Vikki RPM" In Miami, Fl

Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) has announced the exciting news that production has started on Vikki RPM, the networks brand-new teen drama series inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet that follows two kart racers who fall in love despite their families' rivalry!

Formally titled Formula A, Vikki RPM gives a fun new twist to the story of Romeo y Julieta, taking it to the race track of Ciudad del Este, where Max and Victoria compete and fall in love despite the rivalry between their two families. Both run as they are; Max is a serious and methodical boy, while Victoria is impulsive and mischievous. On the track they are rivals, but outside the world of go-karting, they are inseparable. It is a dangerous sport, but the real danger lies in falling in love with your opponent. Vikki RPM will be shot entirely on location in Miami with Latin American talent.

Created by Carlos Jiménez-Pons (Carlos Jiménez-Pons) and produced by Somos Productions for Nickelodeon Latinoamérica, Vikki RPM is being filmed at Viacom International Studios (VIS), the production hub for Viacom International Media Networks Americas, and on location in several areas in Miami. The series is being written by Catharina Ledeboer (Grachi, Talia in the Kitchen, I Am Frankie, Every Witch Way, W.I.Ts Academy) and Rocio Lara (Skimo, Plaza Sésamo, Waking Up with You).

Vikki RPM will star established and new pan-regional actors, including: Samantha Siqueros (Along Came Love, Como Dice el Dicho), Maite Embil (¿Quién es Quién?, Voltea pa' que te enamores), the niece of famed Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, Paulo Quevedo (Una Maid en Manhattan, Locos Y Peligrosos), and Stefano Ollivier (Estefano Ollivier), who will make his TV debut with the series, from Mexico; Josette Vidal (winner of two Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards blimps for her role as 'Sara Fuccinelli' in Toni La Chef), Angela Rincón (Grachi, Toni la Chef), Yul Burkel (Silvana Sin Lana), Scarlet Gruber (El Desconocido: aka El Cholo), and Ana Karina Manco (La Mujer Perfecta) from Venezuela; Vanessa Blandon (Isa TKM, Chica Vampiro) from Colombia, and renowned actor Saúl Lisazo (Señorita Pólvora) from Argentina.

Vikki RPM is slated to debut on Nickelodeon Latinoamérica's pan-regional channels during the the third quarter of this year (3Q07). Vikki RPM season one will feature 60 1-hour episodes.

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) introduced the series at the latest Natpe conference.

Vikki RPM is Nickelodeon Latinoamérica's latest teen series inspired by a classic novel, following Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa, a new live-action teen series inspired by the 1880 novel Heidi by Johanna Spyri.

Sources: Anime, Mangá e TV, Todotvnews, TVCinews; Additional source: IMDb (I, II, III, IV).

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Nickelodeon Latin America Orders New Go-Kart-Themed Drama Series "Formula A"

Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) has announced the exciting news that it has ordered Formula A (working title, 60x'60), a brand-new teen drama series inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet that follows two kart racers who fall in love despite their families’ rivalry!

Created by Carlos Jiménez-Pons and produced by Somos Productions, Formula A will be filmed at Viacom International Studios (VIS), the production hub for Viacom International Media Networks Americas, and on location in Miami, and is slated to debut regionally on Nickelodeon Latinoamérica during the the third quarter of this year (3Q07).

Formula A will star established and new pan-regional actors, including: Samantha Siqueros (Along Came Love, Como Dice el Dicho), Maite Embil (¿Quién es Quién?, Voltea pa' que te enamores), the niece of famed Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, and Stefano Ollivier (Estefano Ollivier), who will make his TV debut with the series, from Mexico; Josette Vidal (winner of two Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards blimps for her role as 'Sara Fuccinelli' in Toni La Chef), Angela Rincón (Grachi, Toni la Chef), Yul Burkel (Silvana Sin Lana), and Ana Karina Manco (La Mujer Perfecta) from Venezuela; Vanessa Blandon (Isa TKM, Chica Vampiro) from Colombia, and Saúl Lisazo (Señorita Pólvora) from Argentina.

"Nickelodeon has always been innovative in its content encompassing different genres and themes in its youth series," said Tatiana Rodriguez, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Nickelodeon Group Americas. "Formula A is an unprecedented story for Nick's screen that tells the story of two charismatic and brave go-kart drivers who live their lives to the limit. Without doubt, the plot and aesthetics of the series will offer a fresh look to this genre and will captivate our audience in Latin America."

Tatiana Rodriguez, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Nickelodeon Group Americas

"Nickelodeon siempre ha sido innovador en su contenido abarcando diferentes géneros y argumentos en sus series juveniles", comentó Tatiana Rodriguez, SVP de Nickelodeon Group Americas. "Formula A es una historia sin precedente para la pantalla de Nick que relata la historia de dos carismáticos y valientes pilotos de karting que viven sus vidas al límite. Sin duda, la trama y la estética de la serie ofrecerá una mirada fresca a este género y cautivará a nuestra audiencia en Latinoamérica".

Produced by Somos Productions for Nickelodeon Latinoamérica and created by Eduardo Jiménez-Pons (Carlos Jiménez-Pons), the series gives a fun new twist to the story of Romeo y Julieta, taking it to the race track of Ciudad del Este, where Max and Victoria compete and fall in love despite the rivalry between their two families. Both run as they are; Max is a serious and methodical boy, while Victoria is impulsive and mischievous. On the track they are rivals, but outside the world of go-karting, they are inseparable. It is a dangerous sport, but the real danger is to fall in love with your competition!

Formula A is Nickelodeon Latinoamérica's latest teen series inspired by a classic novel, following the greenlight of Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa, a new live-action teen series inspired by the 1880 novel Heidi by Johanna Spyri, in 2016, which is set to debut on Nickelodeon Latinoamérica later this year.

Sources: C21 Media, Prensario Internacional, Pasto; Additional sources: Wikipedia (I, II), Google.co.uk.

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Nickelodeon Latinoamérica Set To Premiere More Than 650 Episodes Of New And Returning Series In 2017

Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) recently reaffirmed its commitment to continue to bring laughter and fun to the whole family with brand-new shows, including two all-new local productions, and brand-new children's activities during their Nickelodeon Upfront 2017 presentation earlier this month!

2017 on Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

At Nickelodeon Latinoamérica's Nickelodeon Upfront 2017 presentation, Nickelodeon announced:

* Nickelodeon Latinoamérica will continue to premiere more brand-new episodes of local productions Food Hunters and Yo Soy Franky throughout the remaining months of 2016.

* Nickelodeon Latinoamérica will premiere two brand-new locally produced shows in 2017:

- Formula A, a brand-new series that follows the rivalry of two kart drivers called Victoria and Max, both in competition and in love;

- Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa, a brand-new live-action teen series inspired by the 1880 novel Heidi by Johanna Spyri. Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa stars Chiara Francia (Patito Feo, Chica Vampiro) and tells the story of a young girl full of charm who leaves her mountain home for the city.

The series invites viewers to experience the fantasy world of Heidi in a modern day setting. The series is full of humor and songs and takes place in a colorful aesthetic and cinematic setting that creates a magical universe.

The 60×45-minute show, produced entirely in Argentina, is created by Argentinian author Marcela Citterio. The series is a co-production between Mondo TV subsidiary Mondo TV Iberoamerica and Javier Francia of Alianzas Producciones. Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa is slated to debut on Nick LatAm during early 2017.

* Nickelodeon Latinoamérica will also premiere 650 brand-new episodes of hit Nickelodeon shows throughout 2017, including School of Rock, Ride, Pig Goat Banana Cricket (Cerdo Cabra Banana Grillo) and Pinky Malinky, as well as new seasons of Henry Danger, Game Shakers, The Thundermans, SpongeBob SquarePants (Bob Esponja) and The Loud House.

* Nick Jr. Latinoamérica will debut two brand-new preschool series in 2017: Rusty Rivets (26 episodes), which follows the animated adventures of Rusty as he invents his way out of jams by repurposing parts and objects into the wildest, coolest contraptions ever, and Abby Hatcher Monster Catcher, which follows a top-notch monster-catcher who helps friends and monsters solve their problems. Both series are created by Spin Master Entertainment (PAW Patrol).

* Nick Jr. Latinoamérica will also premiere brand-new episodes of current series, including: PAW Patrol, Shimmer & Shine, and Blaze y los Monster Machines, among many others throughout 2017.

* Nickelodeon will debut brand-new multi-platform short-form series online at mundonick.com and on the multi award--winning Nick Play app.

* Additionally, Nickelodeon Latinoamérica also confirmed that Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards will return for the 2017 programming season!

Source: Anime, Manga y TV.

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