Peppa Pig Builds Momentum in Japan

Entertainment One (eOne) is building on the growing fanbase of Peppa Pig in Japan, with 26 new episodes now airing weekly on TV Tokyo. The animated series first aired on the Japanese broadcaster in October 2017, and has quickly become a ratings hit with pre-school audiences.

The broadcast line-up has been further bolstered by additional platforms including Disney Japan, Hulu Japan and Netflix which have the rights to the series and have expanded the show’s availability throughout the region.

eOne is accelerating the brand’s licensing drive in the market led by master licensee SEGA TOYS CO.LTD. Consumer products from 20 local licensees debuted in March 2018 via an exclusive Peppa Pig pop-up shop in the Takashimaya department store in Tokyo which was attended by the British Ambassador.

Less than a year later, the licensing and merchandising (L&M) programme now boasts 33 licensing partners as the brand’s popularity has soared in the region, with more exciting retail partnerships planned in 2019. Sales of Peppa Pig DVDs have reached 10,000 copies with a new release set to launch in April 2019 and product is now available in all 170 Toys R Us stores throughout Japan.

Business is set to grow throughout 2019 as new retailers come on board to create Peppa Pig themed retail destinations. At the end of this month, Peppa will play a role in the launch of Japan’s first Hamley’s toy store with costume character in-store appearances, significant cross-category product display and special themed activities and photo opportunities on the day.

Olivier Dumont, the president of eOne Family & Brands, commented: “We’re continuing to grow the footprint of Peppa Pig in Asia, where the property has seen incredible success in the past 12 months. The increased broadcast exposure will help fuel demand for consumer products as we continue to expand the licensing programme and develop experiential retail activations that will give fans in Japan more opportunities to interact with their favourite character.”

Peppa Pig airs on Nick Jr. and Viacom’s Channel 5 Milkshake in the U.K., and on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels globally.

Peppa Pig is created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker and produced by Astley Baker Davies Ltd and Entertainment One (eOne). The animated preschool show is one of eOne’s key properties. Last year it announced that 117 new episodes were entering production, which will start airing next year and take the total episode count to 381.

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Source: Toy World Magazine; Additional sources: Licensing Source, TVKIDS.

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GoldBee Sends ToonMarty to Italy and YouTube

Montreal-based Sardine Production’s popular animated comedy series ToonMarty has been picked up by Discovery Networks Italy (Italia) in a deal brokered by Barcelona-based distributor GoldBee. The 40 x 11-minute series will air on Discovery’s free-to-air (FTA) Italian channel K2 starting later this spring.

GoldBee has also signed a deal with DHX Media’s digital kids network WildBrain to launch and develop ToonMarty content on YouTube.

Produced by Sardine Productions with support from the Bell Fund, the Canadian Media Fund, the the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), the Shaw Rocket Fund and the Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles (SODEC), the series was originally commissioned by Corus Entertainment for its French and English TELETOON networks, where it premiered in May 2017. It was then picked up by France Télévisions’ France 4 channel and Nickelodeon for its international channels and digital platforms, excluding North America, China and Japan. The show will also begin airing on CITV in the UK later this year.

Christophe Goldberger, GoldBee’s managing director (MD), remarked: “With these new partners on board, ToonMarty is present on A-list platforms in most major European territories. The launch of the brand on YouTube will help grow the fan base globally. We are now looking to secure new partners for the merchandising activities of ToonMarty.”

Ghislain Cyr, the president of Sardine Productions and producer of ToonMarty, added: “We are delighted by the success of the series. It is always exciting to know that our work touches audiences from around the world.”

In Toonville, where all cartoons live, Marty is the only employee at Toonmart and he loves to stick his nose in everybody’s business, often leading to zany adventures. ToonMarty was developed in tandem with an interactive online game entitled Marty’s Special Delivery that charges players with serving the eccentric customers who inhabit Toonville.

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Sources: Kidscreen, TVKIDS, C21 Media.

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eOne Appoints Alpha Group As Master Toy Partner For 'Peppa Pig' in China

Entertainment One (eOne) has appointed Alpha Group as master toy partner for Peppa Pig in China.

Under the new deal, the firm will introduce an extensive new toy line in 2018 that will continue to fuel the brand’s accelerating growth in the market.

The licensing program for China now counts more than 45 partners and continues to expand, with apparel, publishing, digital and confectionery categories all reporting strong sales. In addition, three sets of Peppa Pig-branded and animated emojis have been downloaded more than 20 million times. Live events and immersive fan experiences are also a key priority for eOne in China. September 2018 will see the opening of Merlin Entertainments’ first Peppa Pig attraction in Shanghai. A new deal was signed with Happy Kids Cultural Development for a Peppa Pig stage show that will tour the country over the next three years. A number of branded pop-up and mall events are also in the pipeline.

eOne's hit television series made a strong broadcast debut in China in June 2015 on national broadcaster, CCTV and is now available on multiple leading VOD platforms including Youku, IQIYi and Tencent, where the series has accumulated over 45 billion cumulative views.

As one of China’s leading toy manufacturers, plans are underway for Alpha Group to launch a new core toy range including play-sets, figurines and role play which will debut in the fourth quarter of 2018. As part of its strategy, Alpha plans to offer multiple price points across the range to give consumers more choice and value for money.

To manage this rapid growth, eOne has expanded it local team in the company’s Hong Kong office and has recently appointed Jennifer Pang as licensing director, Leo Tsoi as Hardgoods Manager, Joyce Lauw as director of product development and Debra Ng as Vice President (VP) of marketing.

Andrew Carley, the Executive Vice President (EVP) of global licensing for eOne Family & Brands, commented, “Alpha’s leading position in the Chinese market, in addition to its industrial chain platform and diverse operational IP experience, will contribute greatly to the reach of Peppa Pig across a wider consumer spectrum and we’re delighted to have them on board.”

Kenny Cao, the Senior Vice President (SVP) at Alpha Group, said, “More and more families in China have fallen in love with Peppa Pig. Such collaboration will enable both parties to make the most of resources for a mutually beneficial partnership. Alpha also aspires to enhance its competitiveness in the family entertainment field.”

Carley continued, “The accelerating popularity of Peppa Pig in China is testament to the brand’s universal appeal and shows us what incredible growth is possible when the Chinese market gets behind a brand. As we gear up for the Year of the Pig in Chinese New Year 2019, we will be in a strong position with a new toy range, fresh content, exciting merchandise ranges and immersive experiences that will enable us to deepen our presence in what is a hugely important market for our global growth strategy.”

eOne’s proactive efforts to protect its IP from piracy are ongoing and in 2017 the licensor removed over 80,000 online marketplace listings across leading e-commerce platforms covering 5 continents, as well as seizing approximately 1.5 million physical goods globally. eOne and Alpha will continue to collaborate with Chinese authorities to carry out an extensive anti-counterfeiting programme to reduce and deter infringement of its brands.

Alpha Group, for its part, recently struck a deal with Nickelodeon to serve as master toy partner for SpongeBob SquarePants. The toyco’s upcoming line will include toys, collectibles, plush and novelties, and is set to debut in 2019. DHX Brands has also appointed Alpha Group as its global toy licensee, excluding Asia, for Massive Monster Mayhem, its action-packed sci-fi competition series that airs on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons channels worldwide.

More Nick: eOne Names New Licensing Partners for 'Peppa Pig' In The U.S. and Canada!

Sources: TVKIDS, Licensing.biz, Licensing Corner, Kidscreen.

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iflix Launches New Dedicated Kids' Channel; Features Nickelodeon Shows

iflix has launched a brand-new children’s channel, iflix Kids, offering hundreds of hit movies and TV series for youngsters from a number of popular studios and brands for both streaming and download!

The channel will feature Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. shows including Avatar: The Legend of Aang, iCarly, The Thundermans, Blue’s Clues, Wallykazam! and Blaze and the Monster Machines, Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, Ben 10, The Amazing World of Gumball, Clarence, Regular Show, We Bare Bears, Uncle Grandpa, Steven Universe, The Powerpuff Girls and Mighty Magiswords.

Disney movies on offer are Tomorrowland, Alice in Wonderland, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Big Hero 6, Brave, The Jungle Book, Zootopia and Tangled. Disney-Pixar Animation Studios films include Inside Out, Finding Dory, The Incredibles, Ratatouille and Good Dinosaur.

iflix also recently added the Nickelodeon Movies Rango and The Adventures of Tintin, as well as local hits Upin & Ipin and Upin & Ipin: Jeng Jeng Jeng to its children’s portfolio.

Sean Carey, iflix’s group chief content officer, said: “Kids is a core segment we are focusing on this 2018. User metrics reveal increasing and sustained engagement. We have seen tremendous growth in usage stats, with a 74 percent increase in session times on kids’ content, including a 630 percent jump in minutes viewed in 2017 compared to 2016. We are thrilled that both our young and young-at-heart users can now easily discover and enjoy some of the world’s best studios, brands and titles for kids—unscheduled and on-demand.”

Currently available in 25 markets across Asia, MENA, and sub-Saharan Africa, iflix offers consumers a vast library of top Hollywood, regional, and local TV shows and movies including many first run exclusives and award-winning programs, each subscription allows users to access the service on up to five devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, and television sets, for viewing wherever, whenever. For more information, visit www.iflix.com.

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Original source: TVKIDS; Additional source: iflix Africa Newsroom.

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Saban Expands The Presence Of "Power Rangers" In The UK & EMEA

Saban’s Power Rangers expansion is being fuelled by new content, fresh product lines, retail initiatives, and comprehensive marketing activity!

Saban has unveiled plans to continue the momentum of Power Rangers' growth in the UK and EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), following the recent UK premiere of Power Rangers Ninja Steel, the 24th season in the TV series, on kids channel POP and ahead of the franchise’s 25th anniversary.

Following the March 2017 release of the feature film Saban’s Power Rangers, Saban Brands is bringing fresh content to UK fans with the TV series’ 24th season, Power Rangers Ninja Steel which premiered in August and is currently rolling-out across EMEA. New broadcast partners continue to come on board and this year Saban Brands has welcomed Neox (Spain), POP (Italy), E-Vision (UAE), Gulli Arabi (Middle East), Smile TV (Greece) and London Live (UK) to its expanding line-up.

Saban’s Power Rangers is a top boys action brand in the UK and to support its continued expansion, Saban Brands and longstanding toy partner Bandai are teaming with major retailers across EMEA who are lining-up to stock the Ninja Steel products and proactively supporting the launch. For example, The Entertainer ran a comprehensive marketing campaign that included four ‘Super Saturdays events across its stores where fans could take part in challenges inspired by the new toys, enter competitions and enjoy exclusive discounts. Alongside this, Toys 'R' Us will showcase the new toy range until August 2018. In June, Saban Brands launched a successful DTR deal with UK retail giants Toys ‘R’ Us and Tesco, that saw a range of personalised gifting items including stationery, drink bottles, phone cases and much more launch online that fans can customise with their name. To generate excitement in France, hypermarket Auchan and toy specialist JouéClub will host Power Rangers meet and greet events, with JouéClub also having flagship window displays and promoting their activity through radio advertisements.

Saban’s Power Rangers partners continue to be attracted to the broad EMEA licensing programme that now boasts almost 50 licensees. Bandai has launched a brand new Ninja Steel line of action figure and role-play toys. New additions to Saban Brands’ licensee roster include Sambro for backpacks/arts & crafts, IMC for RC and electronic toys, as well as Tech 4 Kids for “Mashems” and “Bastems.” Alongside these deals, Saban has recently renewed its long-standing partnerships with Rubies for dress-up items and AFG Media for Morphsuits, and continues to see significant growth with apparel partner Smith and Brooks.

To continue driving brand awareness and fan engagement, Saban Brands is committed to ensuring fans can access dedicated Power Rangers content across multiple platforms including digital, on-demand, apps, games and social media. The popularity of the official Power Rangers channel on popular Super Awesome kids’ app, PopJam continues to climb while over on YouTube, this year has already seen Power Rangers videos receive over 186 million views across Europe, which equates to over 396 million minutes watched.

“Saban’s Power Rangers is the true definition of an evergreen property and for more than two decades, the brand has continued to prove its power with fans of all ages as demonstrated by the fact it currently ranks as a top action brand in the U.K.,” says Leila Ouledcheikh, Senior Vice President (SVP), Distribution and Consumer Products, EMEA, Saban Brands. “With the milestone anniversary on the horizon and the roll-out of ‘Power Rangers Ninja Steel,’ we’re delighted to be bringing fans in the EMEA region a fantastic pipeline of multiplatform content, alongside a swathe of new merchandise.”

Connect with Power Rangers:
Web - http://www.powerrangers.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/powerrangers
Twitter - http://twitter.com/PowerRangers
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/powerrangers

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Sources: Toys 'n' Playthings, License! Global, TVKIDS, Toy World Magazine, POP.

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eOne Celebrates Peppa Pig Success In China

Peppa Pig is becoming a big hit in China where sales of her toys, clothes and home furnishings, including Peppa Pig branded beds, sofas, and work desks, are on the up.

The cartoon pig's popularity in the country has been driven by nationwide showings of her TV programme and a strong social media presence.

Peppa has attracted 34 billion views on the different Chinese platforms since the brand launched in 2015.

The toy is also bringing in increased revenue in the US for Entertainment One (eOne), which owns the beloved preschool brand.

Peppa successfully hit the big screen this year, with Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience taking £3.6m in the UK and A$2.2m (£1.3m) in Australia and New Zealand.

The group, which also owns film business eOne and a television arm, said in a trading update on Wednesday that all divisions were performing as expected. However, box office revenues from films it distributes had nearly halved because of a lack of new releases.

Movies due to be released before the end of 2017, including Steven Spielberg-directed film The Post, Paddington 2 and A Bad Moms Christmas, should reverse that trend, EOne said.

Andrew Carley, head of global licensing at Entertainment One, told the BBC that the biggest selling item in China had been the traditional story books.

Since April 2016, they have sold 18 million copies and he said: "The numbers in China are unlike anything we've seen in any other territory.

"The sales have blossomed probably as a result of that need or want of parents to educate children in English."

The next country to welcome Peppa is set to be Japan, with Mr Carley adding that then the pig would be truly global.

Local touch

Analyst Tom Harrington, of Enders Analysis, said the character's success in China was "amazing".

He told the BBC: "China is a massive market but is very difficult for Western media companies to get into for two reasons.

"One is censorship, and the other is that you can't operate there without an alliance with a Chinese business.

"However, children's content is very transferable between cultures, especially animation which is very easy to dub over to make it look local."

He said the most popular TV shows in any country are always locally made. For example, only one foreign programme made it into the top 150 shows watched in the UK last year.

Shares in EOne fell 1.4% to 254.5p, valuing the company at £1.1bn, but the stock has risen more than a fifth over the past 12 months.

Peppa Pig is broadcast in 180 countries around the world, including on many Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels, in 40 different languages. The animated series follow the characters of Peppa and her family, including Daddy pig, Mummy Pig and her brother George.

Additional source: cetusnews.

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eOne Unveils Broadcast And Licensing Plans For "Peppa Pig" In Japan

Entertainment One (eOne) continues to build on the success of Peppa Pig in Asia as the licensor has announced plans for the property in Japan. The multi award-winning animated show will be heading to TV screens in Japan when it debuts on TV Tokyo on Tuesday 10th October 2017, marking the latest rollout in the show’s push into Asia.

U.K.-listed eOne owns the property after acquiring a controlling stake in its producer Astley Baker Davis in 2015 for £140 million ($188 million). In Asia the show is on Nick Jr. and Viacom’s Voot SVOD platform, and in China on CCTV and several streaming platforms including iQIYI, and Youku.

eOne and its master licensee in the territory, SEGA Toys Co., is now readying the launch of a consumer products programme in Japan. The firm presented licensing opportunities to partners at a special brand presentation on Wednesday 27th September 2017, hosted by the British Ambassador to Japan at The British Embassy in Tokyo.

Publishing is poised to spearhead the licensing programme in early 2018 led by publishing partner, Froebel-kan, which will publish two titles in early spring 2018. From March 2018 a number of toys and games licensees will launch at selected retailers before expanding to mass distribution by the end of 2018. These include Hanayama, to distribute Character Options’ award-winning global master toy line, Bandai for wooden toys and puzzles, Sega Toys for standard plush and Meteor APAC, the sole distributor for Ty in Japan, to distribute Ty’s Beanie Babies® range. Joining these partners, Nippon Columbia will distribute DVD’s starting from 2018.

Andrew Carley, head of global licensing at eOne Family, commented: “Peppa Pig is enjoying tremendous ratings and retail success across Asia, so we’re incredibly excited to be bringing the brand to Japan. Asia is a key focus for our global licensing strategy so we’re keen to explore opportunities in this exciting new market and with top tier broadcast and licensing partners already on board, we have a strong foundation for future growth.”

Peppa Pig now airs throughout Asia with licensing and merchandise programmes established in India, Hong Kong, mainland China, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Taiwan. The property launched in Vietnam and Mongolia in late 2017. Broadcast platforms include Viacom18's VOOT Kids and Nick Jr. India, as well as CCTV, iQiYi, Youku, Tencent and LeEco.

Peppa has become a huge brand for younger viewers and also generates hundreds of millions of dollars in licensing and merchandising revenue.

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Sources: Toy World Magazine, Variety, License! Global, Toys 'n' Playthings.

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International Networks Acquire Rights To Popular Nickelodeon Programming

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has sold a number of popular Nickelodeon shows, including Pig Goat Banana Cricket, to broadcasters around the globe, TV Kids reports!

Spain's Antena 3 has acquired the rights to Pig Goat Banana Cricket, an upcoming animated original. The network also picked up the rights to animated series Harvey Beaks and the live-action Bella and the Bulldogs. Preschool hit PAW Patrol is headed to TV Cultura in Brazil (season two), RTS in Switzerland (season two), Channel Balapan in Kazakhstan (seasons two and three), Able Systems in Adria (season one) and Canal Panda/Dreamia in Portugal (season two).

Canal Panda also snapped up the first two seasons of Blaze and the Monster Machines for broadcast this Spring. France's Gulli took the first season of the show, which is also headed to Clan/TVE in Spain and Brazil's TV Cultura. The first season of Shimmer and Shine has been licensed by TV Cultura and Canal Panda.

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Mexico's Televisa Acquires 400 Hours of Nickelodeon Content

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has extended a deal with Mexico's Televisa for 400 hours of popular Nickelodeon titles as part of various sales closed ahead of NATPE!

Through the deal, Televisa will now air seasons one and two of Harvey Beaks, the first season of Pig Goat Banana Cricket and the first three seasons of Penguins of Madagascar, plus live-action shows such as season one of Game Shakers, Henry Danger, Bella and the Bulldogs, season two of Max & Shred, seasons one and two of Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, and the third season of The Thundermans.

Televisa also went for the fifth, sixth and seventh seasons of MTV's Ridiculousness. Telenica in Nicaragua also picked up MTV titles, among them the second seasons of Faking It, Are You the One? and Ex on the Beach, alongside the first three seasons of Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer and more than 40 hours of South Park. The network additionally acquired the first season of Spike's Lip Sync Battle.

In additional news, Nickelodeon Latin America's hit teen telenovela Grachi has landed in Spain on Mediaset España's Divinity!

The series will air on Divinity Monday through Friday at 7pm. Created by Nickelodeon Latin America and shot on location in Miami, the show follows a young girl who must learn to use her new-found magical powers while coping with school, boys and growing up.

Grachi, which is distributed by Comarex, has been sold to more than 50 countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela, as well as 36 French-speaking territories including France, Belgium and Switzerland. The novela has also been adapted into the English-language Every Witch Way for Nickelodeon USA and it's international channels.

On the formats front, Canadian producer QuebeComm acquired Comedy Central's Drunk History and the MTV game show Say It In Song for French-speaking audiences.

In related VIMN news, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has launched Comedy Central Australia as a brand-new digital channel! The comedy website will feature satirical editorial by comedian Cyrus Bezyan, who has been hired as digital editor, and specially created short-form content from Australian comedy talent, as well as clips of some international content including The Daily Show, Broad City, Key & Peele, Workaholics, South Park, Inside Amy Schumer and more. Throughout the year, comedycentral.com.au is set to launch local video content featuring Aussie comedians, YouTube stars, sketch groups and live comedy events. The first official commission scheduled for early 2016 is the Australian absurdist sketch group, Aunty Donna. The Melbourne based trio consisting of Mark Samual Bonanno, Broden Kelly and Zachary Ruane have performed at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Fringe Festival. Newly appointed digital editor, Cyrus Bezyan, will oversee editorial for the website with Joshua Duncan appointed as Comedy Central digital manager, both reporting into Simon Bates, head of MTV & Comedy Central, Australia & New Zealand. The local Comedy Central team will operate out of the VIMN headquarters in East Sydney. MCN will be managing advertising sales for the Comedy Central website alongside other VIMN brands in Australia. In addition to comedycentral.com.au, Comedy Central Australia can also be found on Twitter and Facebook.

Sources: World Screen, TV Kids, mUmBRELLA, B&T, Grachi Wiki.

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Brazil's TV Cultura To Premiere "Winx Club" Season Six On Thursday 6th August 2015

The entertainment news blog Anime, Manga E TV is reporting the Winx-Tastic news that, following the premiere of the "Winx Club" movie "The Secret of the Lost Kingdom" on Friday 31st July 2015, the free-to-air Brazilian television network TV Cultura will start to premiere and show "Winx Club" ("O Clube das Winx") season six on Thursday 6th August 2015! Following the debut of the first episode of the sixth season of "Winx Club", TV Cultura will continue to air brand-new episodes from "Winx Club" season 6 weekdays at 5:30pm (17h30).

In season six of "Winx Club", called "Bloomix", the Trix are back and take over Cloud Tower and ally themselves with a new witch from Earth called Selina. Selina possesses a magical book called the Legendarium that can make myths and legends become real. In order to stop the both Trix and Selina, the Winx Club must achieve a new evolved transformation, and search for Eldora; the fairy godmother who is the only one who knows how the lock the evil book for good. "Winx Club" season six is co-produced by Nickelodeon and Rainbow S.r.l. "Winx Club" season six is comprised of 26 episodes.

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Televisa Picks Up Over 496 Hours Of Nickelodeon Content

Bella and her Bulldog teammates are headed to Mexico, courtesy of a multi-series package deal between Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and the Mexican free-to-air (FTA) broadcaster Televisa!

Televisa has picked up the rights to the first season of "Bella and the Bulldogs" as part of the larger deal, which will see Televisa airing more than 496 hours of Nickelodeon content across their network starting April 2015!

The deal includes hit Nickelodeon animated series "Penguins of Madagascar" (season two), "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (season three), as well as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Dora the Explorer" and "The Fairly OddParents", and live-action shows, including the first seasons of "Sam & Cat", "Haunted Hathaways", "Henry Danger" and "Max & Shred". Televisa will also air "The Thundermans" seasons one and two, "iCarly" season four, and the Nickelodeon original TV movies "Tripwrecked", "Fairly Odd Summer", "Splitting Adam" and "Santa Hunter's Holiday Movie" ("Santa Hunter's").

Sources: Kidscreen, TV Kids.

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Viacom International Media Networks Announces International Sales Of "Every Witch Way"

The entertainment news website C21Media and the licensing news website License! Global are reporting the exciting news that Viacom International Media Networks–The Americas has announced that they have sold the broadcast rights to Nickelodeon's hit spell-binding fantasy television series "Every Witch Way" to a number of Latin American broadcasters!

Televisa (Mexico), TV Globo (Brazil), Telenica (Nicaragua) and Teleamazonas (Ecuador) have all picked up the show.

"Every Witch Way", Nickelodeon Latin America's first English-language production for international distribution and now in its third season, has also been licensed to YTV for English-speaking Canada, and is slated to premiere in Europe and Asia. "Every Witch Way" is based on Nick LatAm's popular telenovela "Grachi".

Meanwhile, MTV Latin America's "Acapulco Shore" has been picked up by undisclosed broadcasters in Brazil, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain which will debut the show in 2015.

"With both franchises delivering colorful personalities and entertaining storylines, we knew we had great content on our hands that could potentially engage broader audiences beyond Spanish-speaking Latin America," says Pierluigi Gazzolo, president, VIMN Americas, and executive vice president, Nickelodeon International. "As we produce more original telenovelas and unscripted content, we're confident our bold creative will continue to deliver multi-market appeal."

VIMN The Americas announced the deals at NATPE 2015 in Miami, Florida.

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International Networks Acquire Rights To Festive Nickelodeon Programming

The entertainment news website C21Media is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon International News that broadcasters in North America, Europe and Asia have picked up the rights to a sleighful of festive Nickelodeon specials from Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) to air during the holiday season!

In North America, Canadian broadcasters VRAK.TV and YTV will air Nickelodeon's brand-new Christmas holiday movie "Santa Hunters". The Canadian kids channel YTV will premiere "Santa Hunters" on Thursday 18th December 2014 at 6:00pm ET/PT.

In Europe, Atresmedia in Spain has picked up the rights to Nickelodeon's live-action/CGI "The Fairly OddParents" television movie "A Fairly Odd Christmas", while TF1 in France has acquired the "Dora the Explorer" Christmas special "Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure".

"Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure" has also been licensed by ABS-CBN in the Philippines, JKN Global Media in Thailand, BestTV Network in China and Television Broadcasts in Hong Kong.

Finally, the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation has licensed the "Drake and Josh" Christmas TV movie "Merry Christmas Drake and Josh" from VIMN:

Int'l nets nab VIMN festive shows

North American, European and Asian networks have picked up festive Nickelodeon specials from Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) to air during the holiday season.

In North America, Canadian broadcasters VRAK.TV and YTV will air Santa Hunters, the live-action TV movie that made its debut in the US on Nickelodeon late last month.

In Europe, Atresmedia in Spain has taken Fairly Odd Parents' special A Fairly Odd Christmas, while TF1 in France has acquired Dora the Explore spin-off Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure.

The latter toon has also been picked up by ABS-CBN in the Philippines; JKN Global Media in Thailand; BestTV Network in China and Television Broadcasts in Hong Kong.

Finally, the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation has licensed the Drake and Josh Christmas Movie Special from VIMN.

Nico Franks
17-12-2014
©C21Media

GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Dora the Explorer, Fairly Odd Parents
COMPANIES: Nickelodeon, Viacom International Media Networks
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Canada, France, US

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Asian Networks Acquire Nickelodeon Content

The entertainment news website C21Media is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon International News in the following article that television broadcasters in China and Japan have acquired a slate of Nickelodeon animated properties (NickToons) inspired by manga and the martial arts!

In China, TianJinShi Team Shine Culture Communications has acquired the first seasons of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "The Legend of Korra", as well as "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron" spin-off "Planet Sheen". Meanwhile, in Japan, pay TV channel Buena Vista International will air both seasons of "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness".

Elsewhere in Asia, Thai broadcaster JKN Global Media has picked up more than 15 different Nickelodeon titles for its pay TV and free-to-air (FTA) channels JKN and BrightTV respectively.

These titles include season two of "Penguins of Madagascar", season five of "Fairly Odd Parents", season one of "Bubble Guppies" and season five of "SpongeBob SquarePants".

In Malaysia, Juita Viden has acquired seasons six to eight of "SpongeBob", season six of "Fairly OddParents" and season two of "The Penguins of Madagascar".

Finally, in Singapore, MediaCorp has taken the first season of Nickelodeon Preschools hit CG-animated preschool series "Paw Patrol" and the seventh seasons of "Dora the Explorer" and "SpongeBob":

Asian nets play with Nick content

Broadcasters in China and Japan have picked up a slate of Nickelodeon animated properties inspired by manga and the martial arts.

In China, TianJinShi Team Shine Culture Communications has acquired the first seasons of Avatar and The Legend of Korra, as well as Planet Sheen. Meanwhile, in Japan, pay TV channel Buena Vista International will air both seasons of Kung Fu Panda.

Elsewhere in Asia, Thai broadcaster JKN Global Media has picked up more than 15 different Nickelodeon titles for its pay TV and free to air channels JKN and BrightTV respectively.

These titles include season two of Penguins of Madagascar, season five of Fairly Odd Parents, season one of Bubble Guppies and season five of SpongeBob SquarePants.

In Malaysia, Juita Viden has acquired seasons six to eight of SpongeBob, season six of Fairly Odd Parents and season two of The Penguins of Madagascar.

Finally, in Singapore, MediaCorp has taken the first season of preschool toon Paw Patrol and the seventh seasons of Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob.

Nico Franks
02-09-2014
©C21Media

GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Avatar, Planet Sheen, The Legend of Korra
COMPANIES: Buena Vista International, Nickelodeon, TianJinShi Team Shine Culture Communications, Viacom International Media Networks
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: China, Japan, Malaysia, US

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European, North American and South American Broadcasters Acquire The Rights To A Raft Of Nickelodeon Shows

The official website of World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon news that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has licensed a number of Nickelodeon's popular series to broadcasters in Europe, North America and South America.

In Spain, TVE took season one of "Monsters vs Aliens" for Clan and Atresmedia acquired the first season of "Sanjay & Craig" for Neox Kidz. France's Lagardère picked up "Monsters vs. Aliens" season one, while France TV took the sophomore season (season two) of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". The first season of "Sanjay & Craig" and the first two seasons of "Legend of Korra" are headed to Iceland's RUV and Italy's Rai, respectively. Other European deals saw RTL Klub Hungary secure the first two seasons of "The Penguins of Madagascar" and the second season of "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness", and Menart in Slovenia and Bosnia sign up for season one of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

Meanwhile, the second season of "House of Anubis" and the first season of "Haunted Hathaways" are headed to Canada's Vrak TV. In Venezuela, Venevision went for the freshman run (season one) of "Every Witch Way", which was also acquired by the Trinidad-based Caribbean New Media Group. The second and third seasons of "iCarly" and the first two seasons of "Supah Ninjas" were also snapped up by Caribbean New Media Group.

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International Broadcasters Acquire Rights To A Raft Of Nickelodeon Shows

World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon news that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has licensed a number of Nickelodeon's original animated series to broadcasters in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Iceland.

In New Zealand, TVNZ has acquired the first season of buddy comedies "Robot & Monster" and "Sanjay and Craig", as well as the freshman season (season one) of "Monsters vs. Aliens". FOUR channel picked up seasons one and two of "Fanboy & Chum Chum", the first season of "The X's" and season 9 of "Fairly Odd Parents". Meanwhile, Australia's Ten network took season 2 of "Penguins of Madagascar".

For Channel 2 in Iceland, 365 Media has picked up the first two seasons of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", the first season of which is also headed to RTE in Ireland. "Dora the Explorer" season seven has been taken by NRK in Norway and Switzerland's RSI, which also signed up for season two of "Kung Fu Panda".

In the Baltics, ViaSat secured "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season one and the sophomore season (season two) of "Kung Ku Panda" for Latvia and Estonia; season one of "Legend of Korra" for Lithuania; and season two of "T.U.F.F Puppy" for Latvia. Additional deals include the classic Nickelodeon NickToon "Ren & Stimpy" to 4Music in the U.K.; Nickelodeon Preschool's "Wonderpets" to Sweden's SVT; and "Avatar: The Last Airbender" to Fox in Finland.

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Central and Eastern European Broadcasters Acquire Raft of Nickelodeon Programming

The entertainment news website C21Media is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon Europe news in the following article that broadcasters across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have acquired a range of live-action and animated Nickelodeon and MTV programming from Viacom International Media Networks.

In the Ukraine, free-to-air (FTA) channel NLO TV has picked up seasons one and two of Nickelodeon's popular martial arts-themed comedy action series "Supah Ninjas" and comedy-adventure television show "The Troop", plus season one of original scripted daily drama "The Greenhouse", in which, after losing their mother in a spaceship accident, a brother and sister arrive at an elite boarding school for gifted future leaders. They join two competing houses within the school and become rivals. Soon, mysterious and disturbing developments draw both groups into a secret investigation. The students of the school uncover a deadly plot to destroy the planet. Only by joining forces and working together, they will be able to save the world. "The Greenhouse" is an original scripted drama for boys and girls aged between 8-15. Nickelodeon's "The Greenhouse" was created by Giora Chamitzer, one of the leading creative minds in Israeli television, who also serves as the shows Show Runner. "The Greenhouse" is Produced by Nutz Productions and Ananey Communication, and debuted on Nickelodeon Israel as a daily drama on 17th December 2012.

Cast of Nickelodeon Israel's "The Greenhouse"

Elsewhere, satellite broadcaster Viasat has acquired the rights to a raft of Nickelodeon original animated series (Nicktoons) - season two of "T.U.F.F. Puppy" in Latvia; season one of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and season two of "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" in both Latvia and Estonia; and season one of "Legend of Korra" in Lithuania. The content will air on FTA channels and also on secondary cable channels in the Baltic region.

In Lithuania, LNK has ramped up its Nickelodeon Original TV Movie offering, signing "Best Player", "Big Time Movie", "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh", "Rags", "The Boy Who Cried Werewolf", plus MTV's musical film "The American Mall":

Nick content arrives in CEE

Broadcasters across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have acquired a range of live-action and animated Nickelodeon series, while the Nick App has been launched outside of the US for the first time.

In Ukraine, free-to-air channel NLO TV has picked up season one of scripted live-action series The Greenhouse, plus seasons one and two of live-action show Supah Ninjas and The Troop, from Viacom International Media Networks.

Elsewhere, satellite broadcaster Viasat has acquired season two of TUFF Puppy in Latvia; season one of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and season two of Kung Fu Panda in both Latvia and Estonia; and season one of Legend of Korra in Lithuania.

The content will air on FTA channels and also secondary cable channels in the Baltic region.

In Lithuania, LNK has ramped up its Nickelodeon movie offering, signing Best Player, Big Time Rush Movie, Merry Christmas Drake & Josh, Rags, The American Mall and The Boy Who Cried Werewolf.

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Nico Franks
10-12-2013
©C21Media

GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Greenhouse
COMPANIES: LNK, Nickelodeon, NLO TV, Viacom International Media Networks, Viasat
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, US

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Saban And MarVista Announce More New International Broadcasters For "Power Rangers Megaforce", Including Nickelodeon India

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the exciting "Power Rangers" News in the following article that, following the UK's Channel 5 acquisition of the rights to "Power Rangers Megaforce" in August 2013, brand owner Saban Brands and MarVista Entertainment have inked licensing agreements with additional broadcast partners in Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa! European partners now on-board include Mediaset's Italia 1 and Boing (Italy), and Club RTL (Belgium & Luxembourg). Australia's Channel 9 as well as Nickelodeon India, MBC (Middle East) and ETV in Africa have also licensed the series.

All of these broadcasting partners already air "Power Rangers Samurai" and "Power Rangers Super Samurai" in their respective territories.

"Power Rangers Megaforce" currently airs on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons in North America, on YTV and Teletoon in Canada, on Gulli and Canal J in France and in the UK on Channel 5. It is currently unknown when or if other Nickelodeon channels around the world, including Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, are also planning to air "Power Rangers Megaforce".

Saban Brands and MarVista Entertainment will officially debut the upcoming season of "Power Rangers Super Megaforce" to the global television market at MIP Jr. in October 2013:

Power Rangers Megaforce picks up global licensing deals

Following the UK’s Channel 5 acquisition of Power Rangers Megaforce last month, brand owner Saban and MarVista Entertainment have inked licensing agreements with additional broadcast partners in Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa.

European partners now on-board include Mediaset’s Italia 1 and Boing (Italy), and Club RTL (Belgium & Luxembourg). Australia’s Channel 9 as well as Nickelodeon India, MBC (Middle East) and ETV in Africa have also licensed the series.

All of these broadcasting partners already air Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai in their respective territories.

Power Rangers Megaforce currently airs on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons in North America, on YTV and Teletoon in Canada, on Gulli and Canal J in France and in the UK on Channel 5.

Saban Brands and MarVista Entertainment will officially debut the upcoming season of Power Rangers Super Megaforce to the global television market at MIP Jr. next month.

Tags: MarVista Entertainment, Power Rangers, Power Rangers Megaforce, Saban Brands

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Canadian Broadcasters Acquire Rights To Nickelodeon's Brand New CG-Animated Preschool Series "Paw Patrol"; To Debut On Canada's TVOKids And Knowledge Network In September 2013

The entertainment industry news website C21Media is reporting the Nickelodeon International news that two Canadian broadcasters have picked up the broadcast rights to Nickelodeon's "Paw Patrol", a brand new CG-animated preschool series based on a concept by "Bob the Builder" creator Keith Chapman!

Following the world premiere of "Paw Patrol" on Nick USA on Monday 12th August 2013 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), TVOKids, a daily children's programming block on TVOntario (TVO), Ontario's provincial educational television network, and British Columbia's Knowledge Network, a Canadian English language public educational cable television network in the province of British Columbia, will start to show episodes of "Paw Patrol" from Monday 2nd September 2013.

The series will also begin airing on Nickelodeon's international channels from Autumn/Fall 2013.

It is currently unknown whether Nickelodeon Canada and/or YTV will also start to air "Paw Patrol".

"Paw Patrol", a Nickelodeon co-production with Spin Master Entertainment, stars a pack of six heroic rescue pups – Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma and Skye - who are led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder. Together they work hard to protect the Adventure Bay Community believing, "no job is too big, no pup is too small!" The series features a curriculum that focuses on citizenship, social skills and problem-solving:

Canada sniffs out Paw Patrol

Two Canadian broadcasters have picked up Nickelodeon’s forthcoming toon Paw Patrol, based on a concept by Bob the Builder creator Keith Chapman.

TVO Kids and Knowledge Network will begin airing the preschool toon on September 2.

Paw Patrol is the first solely owned property from Canadian toyco Spin Master’s prodco Spin Master Entertainment. The CGI animated toon has been coproduced with Guru Studio (Justin Time) and Nickelodeon.

The series, which follows a group of heroic puppies led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old, will debut on Nickelodeon in the US next month before airing on Nick’s international channels in the fall.

The series focuses on citizenship, social skills and problem-solving, Nick said.

The creation of Paw Patrol follows the demise of Chapman Entertainment, the prodco Chapman co-founded in 2002 and went into administration last year.

Nickelodeon has licensed the global (excluding Canada) distribution rights to Paw Patrol on behalf of Viacom International from Spin Master, as well as all ancillary exploitation rights, including licensing and merchandising.

Nico Franks
26-07-2013
©C21Media

GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Paw Patrol
PEOPLE: Keith Chapman
COMPANIES: Knowledge Network, Nickelodeon, TVO Kids
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Canada, US

Norway's NRK Acquires Rights To First Season Of Nickelodeon Northern Europe's "Hotel 13"

The entertainment industry news website C21Media is reporting the Nickelodeon International news that the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK has picked up the broadcast rights to season one of Nickelodeon Northern Europe's "Hotel 13", Nick's live-action daily soap opera for Nickelodeon's European channels!

"Hotel 13", a co-production between Nickelodeon Northern Europe and the Belgium production company "Studio 100", who also make the hit mystery Nickelodeon TV series, "House of Anubis" for Nickelodeon channels and networks around the world, is about six teenagers that could not be more different than each other who meet up with each other at Hotel 13, a beautiful Art Nouveau hotel near the sea, during the holidays. Tom and Anna have applied for summer jobs at the hotel, Flo is training in the kitchen, Victoria is a pampered guest, Jack is the son of the hotel owner, and as Anna's friend Liv arrives at the hotel, the group is complete. Tom has his own reasons for a summer job at the Hotel 13: He got a cryptic message to "find the room and 13th" But that's easier said than done, as seems to be a room with the number 13 did not give it." The search begins and with it a great holiday adventure full of friendship, fun and first love. The first season of "Hotel 13 - Die Zeit Deines Lebens (the time of your life)" includes 120 12-minute long episodes. The show currently airs locally on Nickelodeon Norway (Norge).

Nickelodeon Northern Europe recently commissioned a second season (season two) and a television movie of "Hotel 13":

Nick hotel soap checks into Norway

A Norwegian public broadcaster has picked up Hotel 13, the live-action tween drama coproduced by Belgian prodco Studio 100 with Nickelodeon Northern Europe. NRK will air the 120x12' series, which follows the adventures of six teenagers who come together while working at a seaside hotel that [...]

You can read the Nick News article, titled "Nick hotel soap checks into Norway", in full here on the official C21Media website, c21media.net (paid subscription required).

It is currently unknown whether Nickelodeon will make a English language version of "Hotel 13" (although it would be great!).