Showing posts with label Nickelodeon Development. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nickelodeon Development. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Nickelodeon Developing New Project Titled 'Mr. Cool'

IMDbPro is reporting the exciting news that Nickelodeon is currently producing a brand-new project titled Mr. Cool! Not much is currently known about Mr. Cool, such as whether it will be a TV series, TV movie/special or a short-form series or one-off short, however, IMDbPro lists that Lon Diamond (Supah Ninjas, Summerland, The Tick, Parker Lewis Can't Lose) will be a writer on the new project.


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Sunday, February 11, 2018

Spice Girls 'In Talks' With Nickelodeon To Launch TV Talent Show To Search For "The New Spice Girls"

British girlband the Spice Girls delighted fans around the world by posting their reunion picture last week. Now they are hoping to take things up a notch by launching a TV talent show with Nickelodeon that will scour the globe for “the new Spice Girls”!


Back together... The Spice Girls announced they would be reforming last week | Instagram

The Sun has revealed that their comeback plans are centred on a new television format which will see Melanie Brown ("Scary Spice"), Melanie Chisholm ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria Beckham, née Adams ("Posh Spice") put together a girlband formed of different nationalities.

The idea is being driven by Simon Fuller — the man who led the girls’ rise to superstardom in the Nineties as their original manager, and who wants to take the new show to Japan, China, Australia and the US, as well as the UK.


Pop guru Simon Fuller has been plotting the Spice Girls' reunion | Instagram

He is keen for the girls to capitalise on the Asian markets.

Those involved in the project also hope the new band will be able to promote a message of unity amid unrest in the world.

The Sun's source told Dan Wootton: “Simon has been formulating this girlband idea for over two years. He wants to create an international band.

"For example, one member will be selected from China, another from India and then someone will be from the UK.

“The plan is to bring people together and add some diversity to the charts.

“Simon has formulated the idea of a TV talent show — based loosely on Take That’s Let It Shine which featured Gary Barlow as a judge — which will have a panel that includes one or more of the girls.


The Spice Girls were the biggest girl group of the 1990s | Credit: Getty (Contributor)

There will then be contributions from the other members depending on where it is being filmed.

“Geri has said she wouldn’t be able to commit to judging for six weeks in China but could appear in London or America.”

The source continued: “Meetings have taken place with Nickelodeon about the show.

“Geri, Mel B, Mel C and Emma have had experience of being on TV talent panels but this would be a first for Victoria.”

Another idea the girls discussed is their own clothing line.

The source added: “It’s likely that any range will be sold in a high street store like H&M.

“The idea is for it to be very cool and a nod to their past looks rather than copies of the girls’ famous outfits.

“If it does go ahead, naturally Victoria will be in full control.”

The Spice Girls are no stranger to Nickelodeon, having appeared on SNICK and All That in the '90s.



The Spice Girls' new TV show is currently in its early stages, so there is currently no guarantee that if it does get made, it'll air on Nickelodeon.

Superfans of the girls, take note — you’d better join the queue now. "Zig-A-Zig, Ah"

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Saturday, June 13, 2015

Nickelodeon And IMG Partner For Potential Brand-New Unscripted Series

The Herald and ESPN are reporting the exciting news that talent agency IMG recently reached a development deal with Nickelodeon for a brand-new reality show!


Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton jokes with players along a sideline during the Kick It With Cam! celebrity kickball games on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Charlotte, NC. | Jeff Siner

The currently untitled unscripted television series will help kids find their dreams, from an aspiring Cirque de Soleil performer to a meteorologist. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will serve as the shows executive producer.
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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Nickelodeon Developing New Show From TV Writers Alex Fox And Rachel Lewis

Ticket Sarasota is reporting the exciting news that TV writers Alexandra Fox and her writing partner Rachel Lewis recently wrote and shot a pilot which Nickelodeon is currently developing into a brand-new television series!


In a interview, Alexandra told Ticket Sarasota that her potential all-new Nickelodeon series was "basically about best friendship, being little and going on adventures".

Alex Fox and Rachel Lewis are comedians, writers, producers and actors who live in Los Angeles. In addition to their potential brand-new Nickelodeon show, they are on the staff writing team of the popular PBS Kids series "Odd Squad", who have been nominated for the "Outstanding Writing in a Children's or Pre-School Children’s Series" award at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards for their work on the show.
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Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Animator Matt Danner Developing Series Pilot For Nickelodeon

The entertainment news website Deadline.com is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon news that animator Matt Danner currently has a series pilot in development for a potential brand-new Nickelodeon show!


An animation prodigy who scored his first job working for John Kricfalusi, the creator of Nickelodeon's classic original animated series "The Ren & Stimpy Show", while in high school, Matt Danner is a Los Angeles-based animation director known for his work on "The Looney Tunes Show", "The Drinky Crow Show", "George Liquor Program", "Xiaolin Showdown", and the stop-motion animated "WWE Slam City", a original animated short-form series which currently airs Nickelodeon USA's "NickSports" programming block on Nicktoons USA. He's currently directing an animated "Hot Wheels" feature trilogy for Mattel and a CG/live-action movie adaptation of his Fantagraphics storybook "Sock Monkey: Into The Deep Woods", which he co-authored with comics scribe Tony Millionaire. Danner and Millionaire are repped by The Coppage Company.
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Friday, December 20, 2013

Nickelodeon Developing Brand-New Kids "Crime Procedural" Comedy Series From Garry Marshall And Aaron Kaplan

The entertainment news website Deadline.com is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon news in the following article that legendary television creator/actor/producer Garry Marshall, who ruled the sitcom world in the 1970's with hit comedies "Happy Days", "Laverne & Shirley", "Mork & Mindy" and "The Odd Couple", has teamed with prolific producer Aaron Kaplan for a currently untitled brand-new multi-camera comedy project for Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families!

The all-new multiple camera comedy series, based on an idea by Kaplan, will star a all-kid cast (aged between 10-to-12 years old) who will be playing grown-up characters in the vein of Alan Parker's gangster musical movie "Bugsy Malone", which starred a young Scott Baio and Jodie Foster.

Framed as a crime procedural, the sitcom centers on a male cop, his District Attorney (DA) brother and the female judge they both have a crush on. Also a corrupt mayor and the woman who runs the local "malt shoppe" who is "connected".

Marshall will co-write the script with his son, director Scott Marshall ("Keeping Up With The Steins"), and is set to direct. Garry Marshall, Scott Marshall and Kaplan will executive produce.

Kaplan and the Marshalls all have a recent history with Nickelodeon. The Kaplan-produced breakout Nick at Nite/NickMom comedy series "Instant Mom" recently had its freshman season expanded to 26 episode and was renewed for a 20-episode second season. Kaplan also produced Nick's comedy series "Wendell & Vinnie". Meanwhile, Garry Marshall recently guest starred on the hit Nick at Nite comedy series "See Dad Run", in which he was reunited with "Happy Days" star Scott Baio, in an episode that was directed by Scott Marshall. The father-son duo previously teamed to write a multi-camera project for Fox last season. Following a successful TV run, Garry Marshall segued to feature directing, helming such films as "Pretty Woman", "The Princess Diaries", "Beaches" and "Runaway Bride". Garry Marshall is repped by CAA; Scott Marshall is with Preferred Artists.

Nickelodeon has also reportedly picked up a brand-new untitled Drill Sergeant comedy project from Tia Mowry-Hardrict, star of Nick at Nite's brand-new, live-action family comedy series, "Instant Mom", and the show's executive producer Aaron Kaplan. Loosely based on Mowry-Hardrict's upbringing, the comedy will revolve around a 12-year-old girl who lives on an Army base with her drill sergeant mother. Dan Kopelman ("Rules Of Engagement") will pen the script and executive produce with Mowry-Hardrict and Kaplan through his Kapital Entertainment:
Nick Developing Kids “Crime Procedural” Comedy With Garry Marshall & Aaron Kaplan

EXCLUSIVE: Garry Marshall, who ruled the sitcom world in the 1970s with hit series Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy and The Odd Couple, has teamed with prolific producer Aaron Kaplan for a multi-camera comedy project at Nickelodeon. Marshall will co-write the script with his son, director Scott Marshall (Keeping Up With The Steins), and is set to direct. The multi-camera comedy, based on an idea by Kaplan, features all kids (10 to 12 years old) playing grown-up characters in the vein of Alan Parker’s gangster musical Bugsy Malone starring young Scott Baio and Jodie Foster. Framed as a crime procedural, the sitcom centers on a male cop, his DA brother and the female judge they both have a crush on. Also a corrupt mayor and the woman who runs the local “malt shoppe” who is “connected”. Garry Marshall, Scott Marshall and Kaplan executive produce. Kaplan and the Marshalls all have a recent history with Nickelodeon. The Kaplan-produced breakout Nick at Nite/NickMom comedy series Instant Mom recently had its freshman season expanded to 26 episode and was renewed for a 20-episode second season. Kaplan also produced Nick’s comedy series Wendell & Vinnie. Meanwhile, Garry Marshall did a guest turn on Nick’s comedy series See Dad Run, toplined by Happy Days alum Baio, in an episode that was directed by Scott Marshall. The father-son duo previously teamed to write a multi-camera project for Fox last season. Following a successful TV run, Garry Marshall segued to feature directing, helming such films as Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries, Beaches and Runaway Bride. He is repped by CAA; Scott Marshall is with Preferred Artists.

Tags: Aaron Kapkan, Garry Marshall, Nickelodeon

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Nickelodeon Picks Up Potential New Drill Sergeant-Based Comedy Series From Tia Mowry-Hardrict And Aaron Kaplan, The Star And Producer Of Nick At Nite's "Instant Mom"

The entertainment news website Deadline.com is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon news that Tia Mowry-Hardrict, star of Nick at Nite's brand-new, live-action family comedy series, "Instant Mom", and the show's executive producer Aaron Kaplan have sold an untitled Drill Sergeant comedy project to Nickelodeon! Loosely based on Mowry-Hardrict's upbringing, the comedy will revolve around a 12-year-old girl who lives on an Army base with her drill sergeant mother. Dan Kopelman ("Rules Of Engagement") will pen the script and executive produce with Mowry-Hardrict and Kaplan through his Kapital Entertainment. In addition to "Instant Mom", Kaplan also executive produced the Nickelodeon original comedy series "Wendell & Vinnie", which recently ended its one-season run in September 2013:
Nickelodeon Teams With Tia Mowry & Aaron Kaplan For Comedy Inspired By Mowry's Life

EXCLUSIVE: Tia Mowry-Hardrict, star of NickMom's upcoming comedy series Instant Mom, and the show's executive producer Aaron Kaplan are expanding their relationship with Nickelodeon. The two have sold an untitled Drill Sergeant comedy project to the flagship Nickelodeon channel. Loosely based on Mowry-Hardrict's upbringing, the comedy revolves around a 12-year-old girl who lives on an Army base with her drill sergeant mother. Dan Kopelman (Rules Of Engagement) will pen the script and executive produce with Mowry-Hardrict and Kaplan through his Kapital Entertainment. In addition to InstantMom, Kaplan also executive produces the Nickelodeon series Wendell & Vinnie, which premiered earlier this year.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Nickelodeon Developing Potential Brand New Country Music-Themed Comedy Series "Twang" With "True Jackson, VP" Creator Andy Gordon

The entertainment news website Deadline.com is reporting the exciting Nick News that Nickelodeon has signed a deal with comedy writer-producer Andy Gordon, the creator and executive producer of Nick's popular fashion-themed sitcom "True Jackson, VP", to develop a potential brand new original comedy series called "Twang" (working title)!

"Twang" will be a 30-minute country-themed multi-camera comedy about the four semi-spoiled children of a country music star who are relocated from their privileged life in Los Angeles, California, USA, to their mother's childhood home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee.

Gordon serves as co-executive producer on TV Land's upcoming Kirstie Alley sitcom "Kirstie". He was recently an executive producer on ABC's "Last Man Standing" and previously worked on Fox's "The Loop" and "Back To You", plus the 1986 series of "Dennis the Menace", "Get a Life", "Mad About You", "Dream On", "NewsRadio", "Just Shoot Me!", the Nickelodeon UK show "Complete Savages", "Hot Properties" and "DAG":
Andy Gordon Sells Projects To Fox, Nickelodeon

Comedy writer-producer Andy Gordon has set up half-hour projects at Fox and Nickelodeon. At Fox, he has Falling Into Place, a multi-camera ensemble comedy about five college friends who, four or five years out of college, each experiences a loss and tries to overcome it. 20th TV is producing. At Nickelodeon, where Gordon previously created and executive produced True Jackson VP, he has country-themed multi-camera comedy Twang, about the four semi-spoiled children of a country music star who are relocated from their privileged life in Los Angeles to their mother’s childhood home in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. UTA-repped Gordon serves as co-executive producer on TV Land’s upcoming Kirstie Alley sitcom Kirstie. He was recently an executive producer on ABC’s Last Man Standing and previously worked on Fox’s The Loop and Back To You.

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Nickelodeon Promotes Jim Kukucka To Vice President, West Coast Series Production At Nickelodeon Group

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the Nickelodeon News in the following article that Nickelodeon has promoted executive Jim Kukucka to the role of Vice President (VP), West Coast Series Production at Nickelodeon Group, where he will oversee production of original series, pilots and presentation projects. As part of his promotion, Kukucka will also monitor the development pool spending and commitments along with liaising with the creative client groups, the channel executive and finance department to keep the brands long range plan updated with new projects. He is currently overseeing the brand-new Nickelodeon comedy series "Marvin Marvin", season four of Nick's musical comedy show "Big Time Rush", and the Nick at Nite pilot "Instant Mom", which is set to co-star Classic Nickelodeon UK Star Tia Mowry (who portrayed 'Tia Landry' in the Classic Nick UK comedy series "Sister, Sister") as a 25-year-old party girl who trades in cosmos for carpools when she marries successful doctor Charlie (portrayed by actor Michael Boatman, who played the character 'Carter Heywood' in hit US sitcom "Spin City"), an older man with kids.

Kukucka most recently served as director of production for Nickelodeon's Live Action division. During his tenure at the company he has helped execute live-action series including "Big Time Rush" and "Figure It Out". Prior to working at Nick, he produced and co-produced various shows including the popular comedy series "The King of Queens":
Jim Kukucka assumes VP role at Nickelodeon

Jim Kukucka has been upped to VP, West Coast Series Production at Nickelodeon Group, where he will oversee production of original series, pilots and presentation projects.


Kukucka will also monitor the development pool spending and commitments along with liaising with the creative client groups, the channel executive and finance department to keep the long range plan updated with new projects. He is currently overseeing the brand-new Nickelodeon series Marvin Marvin, season four of Big Time Rush (pictured), and the Nick at Nite pilot Instant Mom.

Kukucka most recently served as director of production for Nickelodeon’s Live Action division. During his tenure at the company he has helped execute live-action series including Big Time Rush and Figure It Out. Prior to Nick, he produced and co-produced various shows including The King of Queens.

Tags: Big Time Rush, Jim Kukucka, Marvin Marvin, Nickelodeon