Paramount+ Adds 'ChalkZone' Back to Programming Library

Paramount+ finds the chalk of Chalk-Chalk-ChalkZone!

Update (8/4) - After being unavailable for a few days, ChalkZone is back on Paramount+!

Paramount+ recently removed all episodes of Nickelodeon's popular animated series ChalkZone from its programming library.

At the moment it's currently unknown why the series was removed from the platform, however, it is being speculated that the show's removal could be due to a licensing issue.

ChalkZone was created by Bill Burnett and Larry Huber and initially debuted as part of Oh Yeah! Cartoons. The full series premiered on March 22nd, 2002 and ran for 40 episodes over four seasons.

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More Nick: Paramount Plus Expands Kids and Family Programming with New Slate of Films and Series from Nickelodeon Studios!

Originally published: July 31, 2022.

Update H/T: Special thanks to @kpgamingz for the news!; Additional source: ChalkZone Wiki.

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RUGRATS E.G. Daily Panel – Sci-Fi Valley Con 2022 | Fandom Spotlite

RUGRATS E.G. Daily Panel – Sci-Fi Valley Con 2022 | Fandom Spotlite

Rugrats voice actor E.G. Daily gave a panel at Sci-Fi Valley Con 2022 to talk about her various roles, her career, and to answer fan questions.

E.G. Daily (Elizabeth Daily) is well known for her portrayal of Tommy Pickles in Rugrats, in the 1991 series, the movies, video games, and the new 2021 series. She is also known for her roles as Buttercup in The Powerpuff Girls, Dottie in Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Baby Mumble in Happy Feet, and Babe in Babe: Pig in the City. Other roles include parts in Curious George, Friends, The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Julius Jr., Pound Puppies, ChalkZone and many others.

To learn more about Sci-Fi Valley Con, visit https://www.scifivalleycon.com.

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Hasbro to Acquire Saban Brands’ 'Power Rangers', 'Julius Jr.' and Other Entertainment Assets

Original Hasbro, Inc. Press Release via Business Wire:

Hasbro to Acquire Saban Brands’ Power Rangers and Other Entertainment Assets

May 01, 2018 08:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES & PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, and Saban Properties LLC today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for Hasbro to purchase Saban’s Power Rangers and several other entertainment brands, including My Pet Monster, Popples, Julius Jr., Luna Petunia, Treehouse Detectives and others, in a combination of cash and stock valued at $522 million.

“Power Rangers is an iconic brand built on a heritage of great storytelling and merchandising with tremendous upside potential when fully executed across Hasbro’s Brand Blueprint,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Shortly after entering into our licensing arrangement, it became clear that now was the time to begin investing in unlocking Power Rangers’ full potential. We see significant opportunity for Power Rangers across our entire Brand Blueprint, including toys and games, consumer products, digital gaming and entertainment, as well as geographically throughout our global retail footprint. We couldn’t be more pleased that Haim Saban will continue in a consulting role to further guide our development of this valuable property for the next generation of Power Rangers fans.”

“25 years after launching Power Rangers, I believe the future for this brand has never been greater,” said Haim Saban, founder of Saban Brands and creator of Power Rangers. “Hasbro’s leadership in innovation, storytelling and brand stewardship make it the perfect company to further develop the global reach and appeal of the Power Rangers property. I look forward to working with Brian and the team in the years to come.”

Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. Today, Power Rangers is one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes produced to date. The TV series, currently in its 25th season with Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, and feature films, including 2017’s movie with Lionsgate, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. Saban’s Power Rangers currently airs in 150 markets around the world and is translated into numerous languages.

The first set of products from Hasbro will be available in spring 2019.

Transaction Details
Hasbro has previously paid Saban Brands $22.25 million pursuant to the Power Rangers master toy license agreement, announced by the parties in February of 2018, that was scheduled to begin in 2019. Those amounts are being credited against the purchase price. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Hasbro will pay an additional $229.75 million in cash and will issue $270 million worth of Hasbro common stock for the Power Rangers brand and several other entertainment brands. The agreement includes all related intellectual property, category rights and content libraries owned by Saban Properties and its affiliates. The transaction is subject to a number of customary closing conditions, including obtaining required regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2018.

The transaction, including intangible amortization expense, is not expected to have a material impact on Hasbro’s 2018 results of operations.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as financial advisor to Hasbro.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past seven years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

© 2018 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Saban’s Power Rangers

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. Following its introduction, “Power Rangers” quickly became the most-watched television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series, currently in its 25^th season, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets, translated into numerous languages and a favorite on many key international children’s programming blocks around the world. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands acquires, develops and manages a world-class portfolio of entertainment properties. Saban Brands applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, digital, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail in markets worldwide. Saban Brands’ growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Treehouse Detectives, Julius Jr., Popples, Glitter Force, and Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia, amongst many others. Saban Brands is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of offices. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

Certain statements in this release contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include expectations concerning Hasbro’s potential performance in the future, its ability to achieve its financial and business goals and the expected timing for closing this transaction and may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases. Hasbro's actual actions or results may differ materially from those expected or anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to both known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Specific factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) the company’s ability to successfully develop and commercialize the brands it is acquiring, (ii) the ability to receive required regulatory approvals in a timely manner, and (iii) other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in the Company's public announcements and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. Hasbro undertakes no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release.

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Saban Brands Announces Newly Formed Lifestyle And Entertainment Groups

Original Saban Brands Press Release via Saban Brands' corporate website, sabanbrands.com:

SABAN BRANDS ANNOUNCES NEWLY FORMED SABAN BRANDS LIFESTYLE GROUP (SBLG) & SABAN BRANDS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (SBEG)

News Comes as a Result of Rapid Growth Within the Company’s Lifestyle and Entertainment Portfolios with Additional Acquisitions as a Top Priority and New Intellectual Properties in the Pipeline

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 11, 2014) – Saban Brands (SB) today announced the formation of two new units within the company, Saban Brands Lifestyle Group and Saban Brands Entertainment Group. Saban Brands Lifestyle Group (SBLG) was established to drive major expansion within the company’s diverse portfolio of fashion and lifestyle properties. To further solidify the foundation of Saban Brands, the company has simultaneously established Saban Brands Entertainment Group (SBEG) to oversee its entertainment portfolio.

Saban Brands has seen rapid growth over the past year across its portfolio of both entertainment and lifestyle brands. SBLG currently includes Paul Frank, a globally recognized, iconic fashion brand which features artistic designs for the young and young at heart, and recently acquired Macbeth, an apparel, footwear and accessories brand inspired by musicians. SBLG is dedicated to growing its portfolio of owned properties by acquiring a diverse group of consumer, fashion and lifestyle brands. SBLG will be led by Dan Castle, Managing Director of Strategic Business Development, from Saban Brands’ New York office and showroom. Castle will continue to report to Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands.

“Saban Brands Lifestyle Group's focus is to actively acquire and grow brands that have a passionate consumer following,” said Castle. “SBLG is unique in that our brands will benefit from Saban’s vast resources and global reach.”

Alongside SBLG is SBEG, which includes existing powerhouse brands Power Rangers, Julius Jr. and Digimon Fusion as well as Popples, Luna Petunia and Emojiville in development. SBEG will continue to dedicate itself to developing innovative content that resonates with consumers across all media platforms.

“We have proven our approach to brand management and expansion, so these new units were a natural progression for us,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands, who will oversee the Entertainment Group and lead on the company’s expansion from the Los Angeles headquarters. “With the development of Saban Brands Lifestyle Group and Saban Brands Entertainment Group, we now have the opportunity to further elevate our current and future portfolio of properties in each of these sectors.”

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a worldclass 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. SB operates out of its global offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

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Nickelodeon Suites Resort To Kick Off 2015 With A Spectacular Preschool Celebration Featuring "Julius Jr."

Nickelodeon Suites Resort has announced the exciting news in the following press release, from Business Wire, that Nickelodeon Suites Resort (also known as the Nick Hotel / Nickelodeon Hotel) will be rolling out the orange carpet for an exciting preschool extravaganza featuring Nick Jr. USA favorite "Julius Jr." which will take place at the only Nickelodeon-themed resort of its kind in the world between Friday 9th and Sunday 11th January 2015. The weekend-long Preschool Celebration event will also include a cast of characters and activities from some of Nickelodeon's most popular preschool shows, such as "Dora and Friends: Into the City", "Blaze and the Monster Machines", "Bubble Guppies" and "Dora the Explorer".

Original Nickelodeon Suites Resort Press Release:

Nickelodeon Suites Resort to Kick off 2015 with a Spectacular Preschool Celebration Featuring Julius Jr.

December 18, 2014 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon Suites Resort will roll out the orange carpet for an exciting preschool extravaganza featuring Julius Jr. and taking place Jan. 9 - 11. The weekend-long event will also include a cast of characters and activities from some of Nickelodeon’s most popular preschool shows, such as Dora and Friends: Into the City, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bubble Guppies and Dora the Explorer.

The Preschool Celebration weekend will also include activities that younger kids and their families can all enjoy, such as:

* Live character stage shows

* A Julius Jr.-themed dance party for kids of all ages

* Breakfast with Nick Jr. costumed characters

* Character meet and greets

* Photo booth with fun Julius Jr.-themed props

* Special episode screenings of Julius Jr., Dora and Friends, Blaze and the Monster Machines

* Cool prizes and giveaways

"We are thrilled to have our favorite Nick preschool characters on hand to celebrate the start of the New Year as we kick-off our 10 year anniversary," said Tony Aslanian, director of sales and marketing for Nickelodeon Suites Resort. "January is the perfect time for our littlest fans and their families to enjoy this special weekend at the resort with all of their beloved cartoon friends."

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About Julius Jr.

Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the creative spirit and lovable characters from the world of Paul Frank. The show follows Julius Jr. and friends who use equal doses of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small – teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends. Together, 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 adventures are just a door away. A property of Saban Brands, Julius Jr. airs on Nick Jr. in the U.S. weekdays at 4:30 p.m., Saturdays at 6 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT). Visit www.juliusjr.com for more information.

About Nickelodeon Suites Resort

Located in the heart of Orlando's tourism district, Nickelodeon Suites Resort, otherwise known as the Nick Hotel, is much more than a place for guests to lay their heads at night. From two over-the-top pool complexes with slides and flumes, to live entertainment and character breakfasts featuring Nickelodeon's beloved characters, to a multimillion dollar 4-D Theater, to the colorfully themed kid suites and gallons upon gallons of slime, Nick Hotel offers non-stop activity from dawn to dusk for the entire family any time of the year. For more information about the Nick Hotel, visit www.nickhotel.com or call (877) NICK-KID.

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USA: Julius Jr. Partners With Blick Art Materials For "Donation For Imagination" Program

Original Julius Jr. Press Release via PR Newswire:

Julius Jr. Partners With Blick Art Materials For "Donation For Imagination" Program

Julius Jr. & Blick Art Materials to Collect and Donate Art Supplies for Kids Nationwide

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Julius Jr. and Blick Art Materials today announced "Donation for Imagination," a new art supplies drive benefitting kids nationwide. The initiative was established to inspire creativity in kids by providing art supplies to nonprofit organizations, schools and after-school art programs. The drive kicks off today as an official partner of #GivingTuesday, a globally recognized day dedicated to giving back, and runs through December 24, 2014. Supporters of the effort can make donations at conveniently located donation bins at 66 Blick stores nationwide and online through Blick's Art Room Aid website.

Julius Jr. Partners with Blick Art Materials for "Donation for Imagination" Program

The Julius Jr. "Donation for Imagination" program has transitioned from what began as the Paul Frank Art Supplies Round-Up, the first-ever national art supplies drive for kids, which Saban Brands and Blick Art Materials debuted during the 2012 holiday season. Over the past two years, donations to the drive have topped more than $120,000 in art supplies, benefitting more than 35,000 children.

"For the third year in a row, Saban Brands has partnered with Blick Art Materials to inspire donations of thousands of art supplies across the nation, first with Paul Frank, and now with Julius Jr.'s 'Donation for Imagination'," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "We're excited about the evolution of the program as creativity, invention and imagination are all core elements of the Julius Jr. television series, making this a very natural transition and partnership."

Through this partnership with Blick Art Materials, the program encourages Julius Jr. fans and Blick shoppers to donate new and gently used art supplies to local children's art non-profits. In addition to serving as a central donation destination, Blick stores are supporting the effort with a special 20% discount for products purchased as donations. Customers who donate will also receive a thank-you offer good for 20% off their own purchases from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31. Each store will work with either a local children's art non-profit or Blick's national partner, Dreaming Zebra, to distribute donations to their community. Online donations can be made through Blick's Art Room Aid website.

This year's "Donation for Imagination" program debuted Nov. 16 at the P.S. ARTS annual "Express Yourself" event in Los Angeles. The celebrity fundraiser featured fun art activities for families and benefitted P.S. ARTS' award-winning programs that help improve the lives of children through arts education in underserved public schools and communities. The Julius Jr. activation featured a paper playhouse that kids assembled and decorated with art supplies donated by Blick. Celebrity parents including Melissa McCarthy, Jason Bateman, Jordana Brewster and Elizabeth Berkley also stopped by the Julius Jr. booth to join in on the artistic fun and show their support for "Donation for Imagination."

For more information on the "Donation for Imagination" program, visit DickBlick.com and view the "Donation for Imagination" video on the Julius Jr. YouTube channel.

Viewers can catch an all-new Julius Jr. holiday special on Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick Jr. For more information on Julius Jr., please visit www.juliusjr.com and follow the series on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

About Julius Jr.
Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the creative spirit and lovable characters from the world of Paul Frank. The show follows Julius Jr. and friends who use equal doses of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small – teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends. Together, 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 adventures are just a door away. A property of Saban Brands, Julius Jr. airs on Nick Jr. in the U.S. weekdays at 4:30 p.m., Saturdays at 6 a.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's portfolio of properties currently includes Power Rangers, Paul Frank, Macbeth, Julius Jr., Digimon Fusion and Popples, among many others. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

About Blick Art Materials
Founded in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1911, Blick Art Materials is one of the largest and oldest providers of art supplies in the United States, with 72 retail stores nationwide. Its products cater to the full spectrum of artists — from the youngest child ready to scribble with his or her first crayon to well known, gallery-represented professionals. The company's extensive selection, competitive prices, and superior customer service make Blick the best choice for art educators, students, artists, architects, designers, hobbyists, or anyone requiring quality art materials for work or pleasure. A long-time advocate of art education in the U.S., Blick also provides support of scholastic, collegiate, and professional art shows, both financially and through a variety of materials that emphasize the benefits of art education. Blick also supports the communities in which it does business by sponsoring in-store events, local schools, art leagues, and community groups across the country. Visit www.dickblick.com for more information.

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Award-Winning Preschool Series, "Julius Jr.", Launches Season Two With Week Of Premieres On Nick Jr. USA Starting Monday 3rd November 2014

Saban Brands and Nickelodeon's popular preschool brand, Nick Jr., have today, Wednesday 29th October 2014, announced in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA's preschool channel, Nick Jr. USA, will start to premiere and show "Julius Jr." season two in November 2014!

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Season two of the popular animated preschool series "Julius Jr." will launch with a week of premieres starting Monday 3rd November 2014 at 5:30pm (ET/PT). Brand-new episodes will air that week on Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th November 2014 at 5:30pm (ET/PT), followed by premieres every Saturday in November at 1pm (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. In addition, an all-new suite of Julius Jr. digital products, including an interactive app, game and website, will launch during November 2014!

Original Saban Brands Press Release:

Award-Winning Preschool Series, Julius Jr., Launches Season Two With Week Of Premieres On Nick Jr. Starting Monday, Nov. 3, At 5:30 P.M. (ET/PT)

Kids and Parents Can Also Monkey Around with Julius Jr. Through the All-New Interactive App, Game and Website

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Saban Brands and Nick Jr. today announced that season two of the animated preschool series, Julius Jr., will launch with a week of premieres starting Monday, Nov. 3, at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Brand-new episodes will air that week on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and Friday, Nov. 7, at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT), followed by premieres every Saturday in November at 1 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. In addition, an all-new suite of Julius Jr. digital products, including an interactive app, game and website, will launch this November.

Season two of Julius Jr. will continue to delight kids with the gang entering new worlds, including a splash-tastic water park, and even more original music that spans many genres from pop to reggae and dance. Julius Jr. and his best pals also have a new resident pet, Chachi, an adorable Chihuahua and Paul Frank favorite, who moved into the playhouse at the end of season one.

"Julius Jr. has had a great first year and we look forward to delivering fans an all-new season filled with creativity, invention and adventure," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "In today's digital age, we are excited to offer kids and their parents new and engaging content across multiple platforms, allowing them to incorporate Julius Jr. and his friends into their active lifestyles, wherever they may be."

The all-new Julius Jr. website, www.juliusjr.com, has sparkle-riffic new features for both preschoolers and their parents to enjoy. A playful new kids section features fun games, crafts and activities, printables and music videos, as well as exclusive video clips from the show. The website will also include a dedicated parents section featuring healthy recipes, themed birthday ideas, and arts and crafts to do with their kids, along with curriculum-based "Inventing Time" activities from the Center for Childhood Creativity. The site is built for web, tablet and smart phone usage, so parents and their children can easily enjoy Julius Jr. and his pals together on the go!

The creativity and fun continues with a new Julius Jr. online game, "Julius Jr.'s Big Day of Fun." The game features three different levels where Julius Jr. and his friends enter the Twirl-a-World Amusement Park to repair the ducky waterslide, go to the Sortin' Sagebrush Farm to collect smooshberries and finish at the iconic Playhouse for a rockin' dance party. Upon completion of all three levels, a can't-miss surprise is revealed to celebrate each player's victory of "Julius Jr.'s Big Day of Fun!"

Finally, on Nov. 6, a new Julius Jr. app, "Julius Jr.'s Playhouse," will launch with fun activities designed for preschoolers to play on their tablets and mobile phones. Kids will be able to join Julius Jr. and his friends in a variety of easy-to-play games.

For more information on Julius Jr., please visit www.juliusjr.com and follow the series on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

About Julius Jr.

Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the creative spirit and lovable characters from the world of Paul Frank. The show follows Julius Jr. and friends who use equal doses of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small – teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends. Together, 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 adventures are just a door away. A property of Saban Brands, Julius Jr. airs on Nick Jr. every day. 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's portfolio of properties currently includes Power Rangers, Paul Frank, Macbeth, Julius Jr., Digimon Fusion and Popples, among many others. 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).

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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!

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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
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Kelsey Lynch, 310-203-5875
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Heather Brown, 212-846-6240
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Nick Jr. Australia And New Zealand To Premiere Brand-New Animated Series "Julius Jr." Soon

Nick Jr. Australia & New Zealand has announced the exciting news in their latest "Nick Jr. News" e-Newsletter (eDM), January 2014, that Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand's local version of the popular preschool channel will start to show Saban Brands' all-new "Julius Jr." animated preschool series, inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters, soon! Following the adventures of a young version of Julius the Monkey, "Julius Jr." will mark the first television series for the Paul Frank franchise.

Julius Jr.

New Show Coming Soon

Time to step inside the box and play along with the lovable Julius Jr.! Join the iconic monkey created by Paul Frank as he and his friends journey into imagination!

The all-new animated preschool show follows Julius Jr. and his playful friends who use a delightful blend of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small - teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends.

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Nick Jr. USA To Debut Saban Brands' Brand New Animated Series, "Julius Jr.", On Sunday 29th September 2013 At 11am (ET/PT)

Saban Brands and Nickelodeon's preschool brand, Nick Jr., have today, Monday 16th September 2013, announced in the following press release, from Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA's preschool channel, Nick Jr. USA, will start to premiere and show Saban Brands' all-new "Julius Jr." animated preschool series, inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters, on Sunday 29th September 2013 at 11am (ET/PT). Following the adventures of a young version of Julius the Monkey, "Julius Jr." will mark the first television series for the Paul Frank franchise.

The show follows Julius Jr. and his playful friends who use a delightful blend of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small—teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends.

On the newly launched website, nickjr.com/julius-jr, parents and kids can find hours of fun with Julius Jr. and friends. The site is filled with music videos, downloadable materials and curriculum-based activities including coloring sheets and activity blue prints, for kids to use and moms to enjoy. You can find more information about "Julius Jr.", at www.nickjr.com/julius-jr and follow "Julius Jr." and friends on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Nick Jr. Australia and New Zealand is also planning to debut "Julius Jr." soon as well.

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Original Saban Brands Press Release:

Saban Brands’ All-New Animated Preschool Series, Julius Jr., to Premiere on Nick Jr. Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11 AM (ET/PT)

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Saban Brands and Nick Jr. today announced that Julius Jr., the all-new animated preschool series inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters, will debut Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. in the United States. Following the adventures of a young version of Julius the Monkey, Julius Jr. will mark the first television series for the Paul Frank franchise.

“Julius the monkey is an internationally recognized and beloved character, thanks to the success of the Paul Frank brand around the world,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. “Julius Jr. and his friends will not only captivate preschoolers, but also inspire kids to use their imagination and creativity in everyday life.”

The show follows Julius Jr. and his playful friends who use a delightful blend of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small—teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends.

On the newly launched website, nickjr.com/julius-jr, parents and kids can find hours of fun with Julius Jr. and friends. The site is filled with music videos, downloadable materials and curriculum-based activities including coloring sheets and activity blue prints, for kids to use and moms to enjoy.

For more information on Julius Jr., please visit www.nickjr.com/julius-jr and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

About Julius Jr.

Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the Paul Frank family of characters. Our hero, 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. will air on Nick Jr. in the U.S. this September and roll out internationally following the U.S. debut. Visit www.SabanBrands.com for more information.

About Nick Jr.

Nick Jr. 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).

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

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Saban Brands Launches Global Consumer Products Division

Saban Brands has announced today (Monday 17th June 2013) in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the news that Saban Brands has launched a new Global Consumer Products division, merging its domestic and international licensing and merchandising teams into a cohesive unit. The department is led by Kirk Bloomgarden, who serves as Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products. The new division focuses on the global expansion of licensing programs for all Saban Brands properties, including Nickelodeon's "Power Rangers", Nick Jr. USA and Nick Jr. Australia and New Zealand's "Julius Jr.", and Nicktoons USA's Digimon Fusion, and for driving the strategic consumer product plans with licensees, retailers, broadcasters and agencies worldwide:

Saban Brands Launches Global Consumer Products Division

Bloomgarden leads new division; Leong, Rafferty and Wilson take on new global roles; Maeda joins team as Vice President of Licensing

LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Saban Brands has launched a new Global Consumer Products division, merging its domestic and international licensing and merchandising teams into a cohesive unit. The department is led by Kirk Bloomgarden, who serves as Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products. The new division focuses on the global expansion of licensing programs for all Saban Brands properties and for driving the strategic consumer product plans with licensees, retailers, broadcasters and agencies worldwide.

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"This reorganization is a very exciting venture for us and will help continue the growth of our various global brands including Power Rangers and Paul Frank as well as the upcoming Julius Jr. and Digimon Fusion properties," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "We've assembled a world-class team, and this new division allows these uniquely talented professionals to apply their expertise to our brands on a global scale while also maximizing efficiency."

In his new role, Bloomgarden focuses on growing Saban Brands' licensing and merchandising business globally across the company's portfolio of brands. Nina Leong moves into a new role as Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development for Saban Brands, and will spearhead efforts to expand and broaden the Saban Brands portfolio, as well as strategically grow current properties. Leong focuses on searching for new brands, particularly in the lifestyle and fashion space. Mary Rafferty and Dan Wilson also have taken on new, global roles – their titles are Vice President of Global Consumer Products and Vice President of Global Retail, respectively.

In addition, Brian Maeda has joined the team as Vice President of Licensing, and will focus on helping to grow Saban Brands' business in Asia, with a focus on toys and video games. Maeda brings 20 years of experience in collaborating with Asian companies and working across publishing, film/TV acquisition, online content distribution, licensing and merchandising, third-party promotions and video games. He most recently was a Third-Party Account Manager at Xbox and also built the licensing and merchandising program for the Halo videogame franchise.

"Saban Brands is only three years old, and we've seen expanded growth and continued momentum in that short period of time. We have hundreds of licensees globally and our retail sales have increased exponentially year to year," said Bloomgarden. "The new Global Consumer Products division will help to streamline the process between licensees, retailers and all business partners globally. Our strategy for our brands has always been to 'think globally, act locally,' which will only be enhanced under this new structure."

In addition to the global team based in the United States, Saban Brands plans to open new offices in London, England and Shanghai, China later this year.

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

Saban Brands Contact:

Kelsey Lynch
310-203-5875
klynch@sabanbrands.com

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Saban Brands And Fisher-Price Launch Strategic Partnership To Create Toys Based On Nick Jr. USA And Australia & New Zealand's Brand New Animated Preschool Series "Julius Jr."

Saban Brands has announced the Nickelodeon News in the following Press Release, from PRNewswire, that Fisher-Price Inc., the leading manufacturer of infant and preschool toys and a subsidiary of Mattel, will be the global master toy licensee for the company's newly announced "Julius Jr." property. "Julius Jr." is a brand new animated preschool series slated to launch on Nick Jr. USA and Nick Jr. Australia & New Zealand in 2013, and is inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters and its iconic monkey, Julius. Fisher-Price plans to produce a full range of products including playsets, plush, role play toys and more for the global marketplace:

Saban Brands and Fisher-Price® Launch Strategic Partnership to Create Julius Jr. Toys

Fisher-Price will produce multi-product toy line based on new preschool animated series to air on Nick Jr. in 2013

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Saban Brands announced today that Fisher-Price Inc., the leading manufacturer of infant and preschool toys and a subsidiary of Mattel, will be the global master toy licensee for the company's newly announced Julius Jr. property. Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series slated to launch on Nick Jr. in 2013, and is inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters and its iconic monkey, Julius. Fisher-Price plans to produce a full range of products including playsets, plush, role play toys and more for the global marketplace.

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Saban Brands ' new property follows the adventures of a young version of Julius. 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.

"As we introduce audiences everywhere to this new entertainment property, based on the well-known Paul Frank brand and its characters, it is exciting to partner with a true leader in the toy industry, and a company that knows preschool brands better than anyone," said Elie Dekel , President of Saban Brands . "We are confident this exciting partnership with Fisher-Price will help us take the Julius Jr. brand in innovative directions."

"We're thrilled to be a part of this exciting new platform for the Paul Frank brand of characters that will delight preschoolers and parents alike," said Susie Lecker , Senior Vice President of Marketing, Fisher-Price Friends. "When preschoolers tune into the new Julius Jr. series, they will instinctively want to expand these adventures through play. Our product offerings will ignite children's imaginations so they can create their own magical Julius Jr. adventures at home."

About Julius Jr.

Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the Paul Frank family of characters. Our hero, 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. will air on Nick Jr. in the U.S. in 2013. Visit SabanBrands.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 strategic transmedia 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 and finance. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

About Fisher-Price

Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) located in East Aurora, N.Y., is the leading brand of infant and preschool toys in the world. The company's legacy of high quality toys has enhanced early childhood development for more than 82 years. Some of the Company's best-known "classic" brands include Little People®, Power Wheels® and Imaginext®. Fisher-Price is also a leading developer of baby gear products (infant swings, bouncers, high chairs), as well as a wide array of character-based toys inspired by high quality children's programming such as Dora the Explorer™, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Thomas & Friends®. The Company's website, www.fisher-price.com, as well as its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/fisherprice provide valuable information and resources to parents and grandparents around the world.

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Saban Brands' "Julius Jr." To Air On Nick Jr. USA And Australia & New Zealand In 2013

Saban Brands has announced the Nickelodeon News in the following Press Release, from PRNewswire, that Nickelodeon has acquired the broadcast rights to the new animated preschool series inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters, "Julius Jr.", for their Nick Junior preschool channels and networks in the US (Nick Jr. USA) and Australia & New Zealand (Nick Jr. Australia and New Zealand), which will start to air the show the series later this year (2013).

Following the adventures of a young version of Julius the Monkey, "Julius Jr." will mark the first television vehicle for Paul Frank. Since its founding in 1997, in a Huntington Beach garage, the lifestyle fashion brand has become globally recognized for its fresh and irreverent designs and colorful cast of characters.

"Julius Jr." is built around our hero Julius Jr., 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.

Julius Jr. will be distributed internationally by MarVista Entertainment:

Saban Brands' Julius Jr. to Air on Nick Jr. in 2013

Julius, Worry Bear, Sheree and more join for new animated preschool series

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Saban Brands announced today its new animated preschool series inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters, Julius Jr., will air on Nick Jr. in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand in 2013. Following the adventures of a young version of Julius the Monkey, Julius Jr. will mark the first television vehicle for Paul Frank. Since its founding in 1997, in a Huntington Beach garage, the lifestyle fashion brand has become globally recognized for its fresh and irreverent designs and colorful cast of characters.

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"This is an exciting next step for the Paul Frank brand, and for Saban Brands ," said Elie Dekel , President of Saban Brands . "Julius Jr. will entertain and captivate millions of children and continue our tradition of creating new platforms on which to engage with our brands."

The series is built around our hero Julius Jr., 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.

Julius Jr. will be distributed internationally by MarVista Entertainment.

About Julius Jr.

Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the Paul Frank family of characters. Our hero, 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. will air on Nick Jr. in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand in 2013. Visit SabanBrands.com for more information.

About Nick Jr.

Nick Jr. currently reaches almost 75 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite TV. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nick Jr. and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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 strategic transmedia 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 and finance. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

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