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Friday, January 31, 2014

Nickelodeon UK To Premiere "PopPixie" On Saturday 22nd February 2014

The online British and Irish TV guide website Digiguide is reporting the exciting Nick UK news that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, will start to premiere and show the popular animated fantasy television series "PopPixie" every Saturday and Sunday (Weekends) at 7:00am and 7:15am (replayed at 8:00am and 8:15am on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick+1) from Saturday 22nd February 2014, as part of "2014 on Nickelodeon UK"!


In a faraway dimension there is a quirky, eccentric place called Pixieville. In this town, gnomes and all manner of magical animals live happily and peacefully together with the Pixies, sharing everyday life. But they are not alone: there are also the Elves, naughty creatures who are always ready to play a practical joke or stir up trouble - sometimes making Pixieville a challenging place to live! Each Pixie has a specific talent to develop and a mission to accomplish. By using their talents properly they can increase their magic powers and make the world a better - not to mention, more fun - place for everyone! "PopPixie" combines a large variety of worlds and characters with an iconic style.

Packed with comedy and a spirit of adventure, the stories of "Pop Pixie" never fail to surprise with funny and outlandish situations – and a healthy dose of roll-on-the-floor laughter! Thanks to positive, feel-good themes, "PopPixie" inspires and empowers girls and boys alike, increases their self-esteem and provides positive role models, and is pure entertainment for the whole family!

Nick.co.uk is expected to unveil their brand new official "PopPixie" show website to celebrate the shows debut on Nick UK & Eire soon.

"PopPixie" is a Italian animation television series and a spin-off to "Winx Club". The series was created by Iginio Straffi and is produced by Rainbow S.r.l.

(Big thanks to NickUKHub!)
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Saturday, December 21, 2013

The Official Nickelodeon UK Website Launches Their Brand New Official "Mia and Me" Show Webpage

To celebrate and promote Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, starting to premiere and show the popular live action/CGI animated hybrid fantasy television series "Mia and Me" every Saturday and Sunday (Weekends) at 7:00am (replayed at 8:00am on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick+1) from Saturday 4th January 2014, Nick.co.uk has unveiled Nick UK & Eire's magical brand new official "Mia and Me" show website to accompany the brand new show, which you can visit here at nick.co.uk/shows/miaandme!


Nickelodeon UK's all-new "Mia and Me" webpage features a "Meet The Characters" section featuring character bios for each character in "Mia & Me" - Mia, Mo, Yuko, Pan Phuddle, and Onchao - and a picture gallery featuring stills from the brand-new animated series!

"Mia and Me" follows the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who leads a double life in a magical land filled with unicorns. The story begins when a girl named Mia, whose parent's tragically died when she was young, goes to a boarding school in Italy. Mia's aunt gives Mia a game that her father, a successful game maker, made before he died. Through the game, Mia finds herself hurled into the wondrous world of Centopia, full of elves, unicorns, pans and dragons. But the once idyllic kingdom is in danger. Evil Queen Panthea seeks to capture the unicorns and harness their power to keep her self young. The valiant elves, led by Prince Mo and daring warrior Yuko, plus Pan Phuddle, fight to stop her. Thanks to her unique ability to communicate with unicorns, Mia must safeguard the golden-horned Onchao. As Mia bounces between trying to fit in at her new school and her life as a fairytale elf, she becomes the key to saving Centopia.

The show, which combines animation and live action, is co-produced by Lucky Punch and m4e. It has aired in more than 80 territories around the globe, including on Nickelodeon South East Asia (on Nickelodeon Philippines, Nickelodeon Singapore and Nickelodeon Malaysia) and on Nickelodeon Benelux (comprising of Nickelodeon Belgium (België), Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland), and Luxembourg).
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Monday, December 16, 2013

Nickelodeon UK To Premiere "Mia and Me" On Saturday 4th January 2014

The online British and Irish TV guide website Digiguide is reporting the exciting Nick UK news that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, will start to premiere and show the popular live action/CGI animated hybrid fantasy television series "Mia and Me" every Saturday and Sunday (Weekends) at 7:00am (replayed at 8:00am on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick+1) from Saturday 4th January 2014, as part of "2014 on Nickelodeon UK"!

Nickelodeon UK acquired the rights to "Mia and Me" from the Italian animation studio Rainbow S.r.l. ("Winx Club", "Huntik: Secrets & Seekers") in November 2013.

Nick.co.uk is expected to unveil their brand new official "Mia & Me" show website to celebrate the debut on Nick UK & Eire soon.


"Mia and Me" follows the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who leads a double life in a magical land filled with unicorns. The story begins when a girl named Mia, whose parent's tragically died when she was young, goes to a boarding school in Italy. Mia's aunt gives Mia a game that her father, a successful game maker, made before he died. Through the game, Mia finds herself hurled into the wondrous world of Centopia, full of elves, unicorns, pans and dragons. But the once idyllic kingdom is in danger. Evil Queen Panthea seeks to capture the unicorns and harness their power to keep her self young. The valiant elves, led by Prince Mo and daring warrior Yuko, plus Pan Phuddle, fight to stop her. Thanks to her unique ability to communicate with unicorns, Mia must safeguard the golden-horned Onchao. As Mia bounces between trying to fit in at her new school and her life as a fairytale elf, she becomes the key to saving Centopia.

The show, which combines animation and live action, is co-produced by Lucky Punch and m4e. It has aired in more than 80 territories around the globe, including on Nickelodeon South East Asia (on Nickelodeon Philippines, Nickelodeon Singapore and Nickelodeon Malaysia) and on Nickelodeon Benelux (comprising of Nickelodeon Belgium (België), Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland), and Luxembourg).

(Big thanks to NickUKHub for letting me post the news!)
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Thursday, November 07, 2013

Nickelodeon UK Acquires Rights To Live Action/CG-Animated Series "Mia and Me"

World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK news in the following article that the Italian animation studio Rainbow S.r.l. ("Winx Club", "Huntik: Secrets & Seekers") has licensed the popular live action/CGI animated fantasy television series "Mia and Me" to Nickelodeon UK for broadcast on Nickelodeon U.K. and Ireland!

"Mia and Me" follows the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who leads a double life in a magical land filled with unicorns. The story begins when a girl named Mia, whose parent's tragically died when she was young, goes to a boarding school in Italy. Mia's aunt gives Mia a game that her father, a successful game maker, made before he died. Through the game, Mia finds herself hurled into the wondrous world of Centopia, full of elves, unicorns, pans and dragons. But the once idyllic kingdom is in danger. Evil Queen Panthea seeks to capture the unicorns and harness their power to keep her self young. The valiant elves, led by Prince Mo and daring warrior Yuko, plus Pan Phuddle, fight to stop her. Thanks to her unique ability to communicate with unicorns, Mia must safeguard the golden-horned Onchao. As Mia bounces between trying to fit in at her new school and her life as a fairytale elf, she becomes the key to saving Centopia.

The show, which combines animation and live action, is co-produced by Lucky Punch and m4e. It has aired in more than 80 territories around the globe, including on Nickelodeon South East Asia (on Nickelodeon Philippines, Nickelodeon Singapore and Nickelodeon Malaysia) and on Nickelodeon Benelux (comprising of Nickelodeon Belgium (België), Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland), and Luxembourg).

"U.K. audiences are in for a treat as Mia and me is a wonderful show that mixes very high production values with funny, exciting and original scripts," said Luana Perrero, the TV sales manager for Rainbow Group. "This winning combination has already led to huge worldwide popularity and with such a high-profile broadcasting partner as Nickelodeon on board I'm sure this success will be replicated in the U.K."

Tim Patterson, the VP and director of programming for Nickelodeon UK, added: "Mia and me is such a bright series, and will really complement our roster of vibrant new shows."

It is expected that Nick UK & Eire will debut the brand new show "Mia and Me" during Spring 2014.


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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Nickelodeon UK Unveils Their Brand New Official "Extreme Babysitting" Show Website

To celebrate and promote Nickelodeon UK's brand new Canadian hidden camera prank show "Extreme Babysitting", Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's official website, Nick.co.uk, has unveiled Nick UK & Eire's brand new official "Extreme Babysitting" show website to accompany the brand new series, which you can visit here at www.nick.co.uk/shows/extremebabysitting!


Nickelodeon UK's all-new "Extreme Babysitting" webpage features a bio of master prankster Andy Chapman, a photograph gallery featuring stills from the series, and a video section featuring a selection of exclusive clips showcasing some of the best pranks featured in the show!

Catch brand new episodes of "Extreme Babysitting" every Monday at 6:30pm, straight after all-new episodes of "Sam & Cat" at 6pm, only on Nickelodeon UK (replayed at 7:30pm and 7pm on Nick+1)!
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Monday, October 07, 2013

Nickelodeon UK To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of "Life With Boys" From Sunday 27th October 2013

The online British and Irish TV guide website Digiguide, via NickUKHub, is reporting the exciting Nick UK news that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will start to premiere and show the brand new second season of the popular Canadian teen sitcom "Life with Boys" in October 2013, as part of Nick UK & Eire's Autumn/Winter 2013 programming highlights!

Nickelodeon UK will premiere the first brand new episode from "Life with Boys" season two, called "Do You Wanna Dance With Boys", on Sunday 27th October 2013 at 5:00pm (replayed at 6:00pm on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick+1), as part of Nickelodeon UK's spooktacular Halloween 2013 programming line-up. Nickelodeon UK will then resume to broadcast more brand new episodes of season 2 of "Life with Boys" from Monday 4th November 2013 at 4:00pm, starting with the all-new episode "Girl-Entine's Day With Boys", which is the first new episode that features the new modified season two theme song.

It is currently unannounced whether Nick UK will then debut more new episodes of "Life with Boys" daily or weekly, or if Nickelodeon UK will be holding a special Premiere Week programming stunt for the brand new episodes.
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Wednesday, September 04, 2013

Nickelodeon UK To Premiere Brand New Show "Extreme Babysitting" In On Monday 16th September 2013

The Nickelodeon UK and Ireland fanblog NickUKHub is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK News that the online British and Irish TV guide Digiguide has announced that Nickelodeon UK will start to premiere and show the brand new Canadian hidden camera prank show "Extreme Babysitting" (22 episodes x 30 minutes) from Monday 16th September 2013 at 6:00pm (repeated at 7:00pm on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick+1)! After the shows premiere, Nick UK & Eire will then continue to air all-new episodes of "Extreme Babysitting" every Monday at 6:00pm (replayed at 7:00pm on Nickelodeon+1)!

"Extreme Babysitting" is a half-hour hidden camera prank show produced for Canada's YTV that puts teenagers to the ultimate babysitting test – one that they will never see coming. When the babysitter shows up for what they think is a routine night of babysitting, unbeknownst to them, the house is rigged with concealed cameras and everyone else involved are actors, ready to pull off the ultimate babysitting prank! "Extreme Babysitting" sets out to push the ridiculous metre on the usually mundane world of babysitting. "Extreme Babysitting" is hosted by YTV's "Crunch" presenter Andy Chapman, and features a hilarious cast made up of Allen, Chris, Ava, Jamie, Jesse, Kate, Lindsay, Ralph, Sarah, and Westley.

Also, from Channel Canada:
9 Story announces sale of EXTREME BABYSITTING to Nickelodeon UK


9 Story Entertainment is pleased to announce the sale of Extreme Babysitting (22 x 30') to Nickelodeon UK. The prank reality series first launched in Canada on YTV early in 2013 and is now part of 9 Story’s portfolio with the company’s recent strategic relationship with CCI Entertainment and acquisition of CCI Kids’ family and children’s library.

Extreme Babysitting is a hidden camera reality show that takes teenagers and puts them to the ultimate test…one that they will NEVER see coming. When the "babysitter" shows up for what they think is a routine assignment, the prank unfolds... the situations – unimaginable, the reactions – priceless.

Created and produced by General Purpose Pictures in partnership with CCI Entertainment and YTV, Extreme Babysitting was recently green lit for a second season.

"Extreme Babysitting fits the Nick sensibility of full-on fun and I am sure that our audience will relish the mayhem that unfolds in the course of an episode," said Tim Patterson, VP, Director of Programming, Nickelodeon UK.

“We are thrilled to partner with Nickelodeon in the UK,” said Natalie Osborne, Managing Director, 9 Story Entertainment. "We think Extreme Babysitting is great fun and know kids in the UK will enjoy it as much as those in Canada who've been making it such a big success for YTV," added Jill Keenleyside, Vice President Distribution, 9 Story Entertainment.
Also, from Kidscreen:
9 Story sells YTV prank series to Nick UK


Following 9 Story Entertainment’s acquisition of CCI Kids children’s and family library earlier this summer, the Canadian studio has sold the CCI Entertainment and YTV reality series Extreme Babysitting to Nickelodeon UK.

The series first launched in Canada on YTV earlier this year and is now part of 9 Story’s portfolio as part of the company’s recent strategic relationship with CCI Entertainment and acquisition of CCI Kids’ family and children’s library. The deal also gave 9 Story acquire distribution rights from CCI Releasing for additional kids and family titles totalling more than 1,000 half hours of content, more than doubling 9 Story’s portfolio.

Extreme Babysitting, (22 x 30 minutes), is a hidden camera reality show created and produced by General Purpose Pictures in partnership with CCI Entertainment and YTV. It has been green lit for a second season.

Tags: 9 Story Entertainment, CCI Entertainment, CCI Kids, Extreme Babysitting, Nickelodeon UK
Also, from C21Media:
Extreme Babysitting uncovered in UK

A UK broadcaster has picked up the Canadian prank reality series Extreme Babysitting, which aired locally on YTV earlier this year.

Nickelodeon UK will air the 22x30′ hidden camera series, created and produced by General Purpose Pictures in partnership with CCI Entertainment and YTV. It was recently greenlit for a second season in Canada.

The show is distributed by 9 Story Entertainment, part of the distributor’s portfolio as a result of the company’s recent strategic relationship with CCI Entertainment and acquisition of CCI Kids’ family and children’s library.

“Extreme Babysitting fits the Nick sensibility of full-on fun and I am sure that our audience will relish the mayhem that unfolds in the course of an episode,” said Tim Patterson, VP, director of programming, Nickelodeon UK.

Nico Franks
05-09-2013
©C21Media

GENRES: Children's
SHOWS: Extreme Babysitting
PEOPLE: Tim Patterson
COMPANIES: 9 Story Entertainment, CCI Entertainment, CCI Kids, General Purpose Pictures, YTV
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Canada, UK
Also, from Broadcast:
Nick UK buys Extreme Babysitting


Nickelodeon UK has acquired Canadian live action kids series Extreme Babysitting.

The pay-TV broadcaster has struck a deal with 9 Story Entertainment for the 22 x 30-minute series, which launched on Canada’s YTV earlier this year.

The series was originally produced by General Purpose Pictures in partnership with CCI Entertainment before 9 Story acquired the CCI Entertainment’s children’s and family catalogue earlier this year.

Extreme Babysitting is a hidden camera reality series in which teenagers are pranked by fake babysitters. It was recently commissioned for a second series.

“Extreme Babysitting fits the Nick sensibility of full-on fun and I am sure that our audience will relish the mayhem that unfolds in the course of an episode,” said Tim Patterson, director of programming for Nickelodeon UK.

“We think Extreme Babysitting is great fun and know kids in the UK will enjoy it as much as those in Canada who’ve been making it such a big success for YTV,” added Jill Keenleyside, vice president, Distribution, 9 Story Entertainment.

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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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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Netflix Acquires Global Rights To Jonathan M. Shiff Productions' "H2O: Just Add Water" Spin-Off Series, "Mako Mermaids"

Kidscreen's children's digital entertainment and media news website iKids is reporting the kids television news in the following article that the on-demand Internet streaming media provider Netflix has inked an exclusive deal with Australia's Jonathan M. Shiff Productions ("Lightning Point"/"Alien Surf Girls"), in association with Screen Australia, Network Ten, ZDF Enterprises and Screen Queensland, for "Mako Mermaids", a brand new 26 episode x 24-minute spin-off series of the popular Nickelodeon UK series "H2O – Just Add Water".

The first 13 episodes of the new adventure series, which continues the story of real-life teen mermaids Sirena, Nixie, and Lyla, will make their Netflix debut on Friday 26th July 2013 in all Netflix territories followed by the second half of the season in September 2013. Netflix aims to repeat the success of Jonathan M. Shiff's H2O – Just Add Water, a big hit for Netflix members in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and the Nordics. The series is now seen in more than 160 territories worldwide. The addition of the original Mako Mermaids series comes on the heels of the recent Netflix deal with DreamWorks that will see DreamWorks develop more than 300 hours of original content exclusively for the internet streaming service:
Mako Mermaids swims exclusively to Netflix

Adding to its growing kids content library, Netflix has inked an exclusive deal with Australia’s Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, in association with Screen Australia, Network Ten, ZDF Enterprises and Screen Queensland, for Mako Mermaids, a new 26 x 24-minute spin-off series of live actioner H2O – Just Add Water.

The first 13 eps of the new adventure series, which continues the story of real-life teen mermaids Sirena, Nixie, and Lyla, will make their Netflix debut on July 26 in all Netflix territories followed by the second half of the season in September.

Netflix aims to repeat the success of Jonathan M. Shiff’s H2O – Just Add Water, a big hit for Netflix members in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and the Nordics. The series is now seen in more than 160 territories worldwide.

The addition of the original Mako Mermaids series comes on the heels of the recent Netflix deal with DreamWorks that will see DreamWorks develop more than 300 hours of original content exclusively for the internet streaming service.

Tags: Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, Mako Mermaids, Netflix, Network Ten, Screen Australia, Screen Queensland, ZDF Enterprises

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Start To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of "Life With Boys" From Saturday 24th November 2012!

Nickelodeon UK has announced the Nickelodeon UK News that Nickelodeon UK will start to premiere and show brand new episodes of the Canadian teen sitcom "Life with Boys" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK in November 2012, starting with the brand new "Life With Boys" episode called "Bathroom Battles with Boys" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Saturday 24th November 2012 at 6.00pm (repeated at 7.00pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1), as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012" and Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 Highlights!

UPDATE - Nickelodeon UK Fanblog NickUKHub are reporting that the brand new episode of "Life With Boys" that Nickelodeon UK will be premiering on Saturday 24th November 2012, as part of a special Premiere Weekend, will be "Birthdays with Boys", instead of "Bathroom Battles with Boys".

In the brand new episode of "Life with Boys" titled "Birthdays with Boys", Tess' Dad wants to throw her a "Foster Funplex Birthday Extravaganza" for the fifth year in a row but Tess, who is trying not to make her 15th birthday feel like a child's birthday, would rather do something more group-up - more specifically, go to a movie premiere with her friend, Allie. Finding it hard to tell her father the truth, she accidentally makes her Dad believe she would rather go skydiving. Guest Stars: Austin Macdonald as Andy Jacobs.

In the brand new episode of "Life with Boys" called "Bathroom Battles with Boys", each morning there is disagreement within the Foster family over the bathroom. In order to end the quarrel once and for all, Jack decides to set up a private bathroom for Tess. However, Jack has to take a second job in order to pay for the construction costs. Tess feels guilty and wonders if another bathroom is really necessary. Episode Guest Stars: Peter DaCunha as Amusement park kid and Brittany Gray as Flight Attendant.

"Life with Boys" is a Canadian teen sitcom that started broadcasting on Nickelodeon UK in October 2011. It follows Tess Foster (Torri Webster) as she copes with living in a home with just boys: her father, Jack Foster, and three brothers, heartthrob Gabriel Foster, also known as Gabe (Nathan McLeod), studious twin Sam Foster (Michael Murphy), and eight year-old Spencer Foster (Jake Goodman). With the help of her best friend Allie Brooks (Madison Pettis), she pulls through. Each half-hour episode follows 14-year-old Tess Foster as she navigates her way through the turmoil of teen life while living at home with her single, overprotective dad and three brothers. Although Tess adores the four important men in her life, they do have four totally different perspectives. Despite the shortcomings of being the only girl in a male household, the boys can sometimes offer solid advice. Whether it's building up the courage to talk to a boy, dealing with an obnoxious one, or coping with the repercussions of being the only girl on the boys' wrestling team, "Life With Boys" sheds a comedic light on many of life's difficult moments.

"Life with Boys" was created by Michael Poryes (co-creator and executive producer of the Disney Channel shows "Hannah Montana" and "That's So Raven") and Douglas Lieblein (co-executive producer "Hannah Montana").

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Start To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of "Alien Surf Girls" From Monday 19th November 2012

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced the Nickelodeon UK and Ireland News that Nickelodeon UK will start to premiere and show brand new episodes of the brand new Australian live action television series "Alien Surf Girls" (also known as "Lightning Point") on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK in a Monday to Thursday format at 6.30pm (repeated at 7.30pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1) from Monday 19th November 2012, starting with the brand new episode of "Alien Surf Girls" called "Distracted", as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012"!

In the brand new episode of "Alien Surf Girls" titled "Distracted", which Nickelodeon/HD UK and Ireland will premiere at 6.30pm on Monday 19th November 2012, many weeks after the boat was discovered in the cane field, no clues have been found and no further message from Lumina has come. Zoey is frustrated – so she throws herself into surfing. Brandon notices her new energy on the waves and on her behalf, challenges Madison to an impromptu surf competition. But the only way Zoey can win is with Brandon's help. She reluctantly agrees... Meanwhile, Kiki just cannot believe that the boat doesn't hold more secrets. When Amber and Luca refuse to help her, Kiki ventures to the boatyard alone – and into the domain of old alien hunter Harry Dean.

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will also premiere the brand new "Alien Surf Girls" episodes;

"See the Light" on Monday 26th November 2012 at 6.30pm - The gang decide not to let Brandon know about the toy lighthouse until they know more about it – except Zoey, whose growing feelings for Brandon make her more sensitive to his needs to reconnect with his parents’ past. Howver, Brandon discovers the toy lighthouse from his past, it reveals another dark secret, a Plasma Card. How can he tell his girlfriend that he's found alien technology – and can use it?

"Vanished" on Tuesday 27th November 2012 at 6.30pm - Zoey and Brandon are closer than ever, so when Amber suggests a house party to celebrate the newest couple in Lightning Point, everyone's excited. That is, except Madison. But when Brandon accidentally makes Madison disappear, Zoey and Kiki realise what this means – he is half Luminan!

"Power Up" on Wednesday 28th November 2012 at 6.30pm - Zoey and Kiki are relieved to find out that half-Luminan Brandon can't use the card properly. Perhaps he'll never need to know their secret? The only way they can be sure they are out of danger though, is to destroy the card. But when Zoey is nearly caught by Brandon trying to steal it, Luca has to take matters into his own hands, and Brandon starts to remember moments from his childhood and finally discovers how to unleash his full power.

"Heartbreak" on Thursday 29th November 2012 at 6.30pm - Zoey can't help but feel Brandon needs to know who she truly is. But before she can tell him, a dangerous lightning storm engulfs Lightning Point. Zoey has to choose between keeping her secret or saving Brandon's life – and risk losing him either way.

Nickelodeon UK has also announced plans to premiere the brand new episodes of "Alien Surf Girls" called "Poles Apart" and "Family Ties" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012", "December on Nickelodeon UK 2012", as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights.

With "Alien Surf Girls", Nickelodeon brings you Australia's latest teen export, which is packed full of sun, sea, surf and secret identities! Produced by the creator of H2O: Just Add Water, Jonathan M. Shiff, "Alien Surf Girls" follows the adventures of teen aliens Zoey and Kiki as they embark on a forbidden mission to Earth. When their spaceship explodes, the girls become stranded in the sleepy surf town of Lightning Point and their real adventure begins. Amber, a local surfer girl witnesses their alien powers and quickly becomes a friend and an ally to Zoey and Kiki. Despite Amber's best efforts, the extra terrestrial arrival in Lightning Point causes a stir. Can Zoey and Kiki make it home safely before their true identity is revealed?

"Alien Surf Girls" stars Philippa Coulthard as Amber Mitchell, Lucy Fry as Zoey, Jessica Green as Kiki, Andrew James Morley as Brandon Benedict, Kenji Fitzgerald as Luca Benedict, and Paige Houden as Madison, and features Simone Bennett-Smith as Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Erin Mullally as Josh, Anthony Standish as Mr. Phillips, Java as Piper the Dog, and Elmo as Bandit the Horse.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

NickToons UK's "Matt Hatter Chronicles" Can Become A Household Name, Says Platinum Films

From Licensing.biz:
'Matt Hatter can become a household name', says Platinum Films

After a storming BLE showing, we find out more about the hotly tipped new boys action adventure brand.

Created by Platinum Films' CEO Nigel Stone, Matt Hatter Chronicles is an action adventure comedy series aimed at five to ten year old boys.

Stone’s vision was apparently to produce a truly 360-degree brand using state of the art animation techniques and engaging storytelling inspired by movie classics. He wanted to create a brave young hero whose valiant spirit, taste for adventure and hi-spec gadgetry would identify with a modern generation of kids.

And, judging by the positive reaction at Brand Licensing Europe, it’s just possible he’s succeeded.

Tags: itv global entertainment, matt hatter chronicles, platinum films
Also from Licensing.biz:
Matt Hatter Chronicles Brand Profile by Licensing.biz

It was one of the most hotly tipped brands from BLE, and now Platinum Films is looking to forge ahead with its plans for Matt Hatter Chronicles. We find out more.
Created by Platinum Films’ CEO Nigel Stone, Matt Hatter Chronicles is an action adventure comedy series aimed at five to ten year old boys.

Stone’s vision was apparently to produce a truly 360-degree brand using state of the art animation techniques and engaging storytelling inspired by movie classics. He wanted to create a brave young hero whose valiant spirit, taste for adventure and hi-spec gadgetry would identify with a modern generation of kids.

And, judging by the positive reaction at Brand Licensing Europe, it’s just possible he’s succeeded.

Principle photography on the $12 million HD animated series began in 2011. Season one and two represent 26 22-minute episodes, while a third season is already in development. In terms of broadcast, Matt Hatter Chronicles airs on ITV/CITV and Nickelodeon in the UK, Nickelodeon in Australia and New Zealand, RTE in Eire and Teletoon in Canada.

Always an encouraging sign, the global broadcast footprint is rapidly expanding with SABC, South Africa and JCC (Al Jazerra Children’s Channel) in Arabic territories recently acquiring the series. A successful MIP Junior and Mipcom in Cannes earlier this month means more announcements are also due shortly.

In terms of licensing, ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is representing the rights for merchandising, publishing, promotional and home entertainment in the UK, Eire, Australia and New Zealand.

To date, Penguin is on board for publishing, Topps has signed up for trading cards and sticker collections, Titan will be producing a range of comic magazines in print and digital formats, while a DVD launch is also planned for 2013. There is also tremendous interest in the brand from a toy point of view.

“Matt Hatter Chronicles is fast becoming one of the hottest boy properties,” Stone tells Licensing.biz. “The combination of schoolboy hero Matt versus his nemesis the evil Lord Tenoroc, smart digital content and naturally toyetic realms, vehicles and props – such as Matt’s Multivision Specs and Cell Blaster – are ideal for creating a unique and exciting range of products.”

Platinum has also invested in a fully interactive website, phase one of which launched last month and received 50,000 hits in its debut weekend. The site, which features over 200 pages of content, has been launched as a virtual destination for fans to ‘explore, find and discover’. It includes games, activities, downloads, collectables, gossip and secret info on the characters. Fans can also unlock hidden content from around the site. Phase two of the website will tie into the roll out of the 2013 M&L programme.

So, what makes Matt Hatter different? In such a crowded market, what will make it stand out?

Stone explains: “In a saturated market, Platinum has ensured it has created a property that has immediate stand out appeal and longevity. Platinum are passionate about creating ground-breaking global children’s brand that are truly 360-degree in their approach, innovative and above all, made for and loved by kids. The retail response has been tremendous and there is definitely a buzz about the brand.”
The rest of 2012 will be focused on securing first class licensing and retail partners and consolidating the relationships in the build up to the UK M&L launch in 2013. And longer term? “The long-term strategy is to build the Matt Hatter Chronicles brand as a global franchise and for Matt Hatter to become a household name for budding schoolboy heroes all around the world,” Stone concludes.

Brand Owner - Platinum Films
Genre - Boys action adventure
Key Licensees - Penguin, Topps, Titan
Website - http://www.matthatter.com.

Friday, October 19, 2012

FremantleMedia Enterprises, JAKKS Pacific Inc. And Dentsu Entertainment USA Announce Plans To Make Second Season Of The Boys' Animated Action-Adventure Series "Monsuno"; To Be Complemented With New Line-Up Of Toys And Merchandise

From OnScreenAsia:
FME, JAKKS Pacific and Dentsu to extend Monsuno series

The new series will be complemented with new line-up of toys and merchandise.

FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), JAKKS Pacific Inc, and Dentsu Entertainment USA will be creating another season of the boys' action-adventure series Monsuno, committing to another set of 26 x 30' episodes. This extension of the series will be complemented by a new line-up of action figures, accessories, combat sets and battle gameplay from JAKKS Pacific.

The Monsuno series, co-produced by Pacific Animation Partners LLC—a joint venture between JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Dentsu Entertainment USA, Inc., with FremantleMedia Enterprises and The Topps Company, Inc.—has now been sold to more than 140 markets globally, with Nickelodeon taking on the brand in key territories around the world including the United States, where the series airs on Nicktoons. Other markets include the UK, Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Africa, the Middle East, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Japan.

FME is responsible for the exclusive worldwide distribution of Monsuno TV Programming outside of Asia and is the master licensing agent for the brand outside of Asia. JAKKS Pacific, meanwhile, is the master toy licensee.

Sander Schwartz, President Kids & Family Entertainment, FME, commented, “Monsuno is proving to be one of the most popular boys brands in the world. We're pleased to support the brand with our partners by bringing all-new episodes to international channels. The new, fresh look of the toys and upcoming merchandise will be a great complement to the show.”
Also, from Licensing.biz:
BLE 2012: New season of Monsuno on the way

More broadcast territories announced; toys get refreshed for 2013.

Another season of 26 30-minute Monsuno TV episodes is in production.

FremantleMedia Enterprises, Dentsu Entertainment USA and Jakks Pacific reached the agreement, which will also see the latter produce a fresh line-up of action figures, accessories, combat sets and more.

Monsuno has been sold to more than 140 markets globally. In the UK it's the number one show in its time slot with boys aged six to 12.

In Australia Monsuno won the Australian Toy Association's Boys Toy of the Year. In the UK the brand has a 25 per cent share of the battling toys category.

Sander Schwartz, President for Kids & Family Entertainment at FME, said: “Monsuno is proving to be one of the most popular boys brands in the world. We’re pleased to support the brand with our partners by bringing all-new episodes to international channels.

"The new, fresh look of the toys and upcoming merchandise will be a great complement to the show."

Jared Wolfson, Director of Marketing and Creative Producer for Boys Entertainment at Jakks Pacific, added: "With new episodes, new toys and new worldwide audiences, Monsuno has just become an even more powerful global franchise.
"We are really excited to be deepening our relationships with our global partners and driving worldwide success for the brand."

Tags: brand licensing europe 2012, monsuno

Monday, October 15, 2012

Nickelodeon UK To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of The New Live-Action Australian Teen Series "Alien Surf Girls" In November 2012 And December 2012

Nickelodeon UK has confirmed to NickALive! the Nickelodeon UK News that Nickelodeon UK will premiere and show more brand new episodes of the brand new Australian live action television series "Alien Surf Girls" (also known as "Lightning Point"), including the brand new "Alien Surf Girls" episodes "Distracted", "Poles Apart" and "Family Ties", on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK in November 2012 and December 2012, as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights!

With "Alien Surf Girls", Nickelodeon brings you Australia's latest teen export, which is packed full of sun, sea, surf and secret identities! Produced by the creator of H2O: Just Add Water, Jonathan M. Shiff, "Alien Surf Girls" follows the adventures of teen aliens Zoey and Kiki as they embark on a forbidden mission to Earth. When their spaceship explodes, the girls become stranded in the sleepy surf town of Lightning Point and their real adventure begins. Amber, a local surfer girl witnesses their alien powers and quickly becomes a friend and an ally to Zoey and Kiki. Despite Amber's best efforts, the extra terrestrial arrival in Lightning Point causes a stir. Can Zoey and Kiki make it home safely before their true identity is revealed?

In the brand new episode of "Alien Surf Girls" called "Distracted", many weeks after the boat was discovered in the cane field, no clues have been found and no further message from Lumina has come. Zoey is frustrated – so she throws herself into surfing. Brandon notices her new energy on the waves and on her behalf, challenges Madison to an impromptu surf competition. But the only way Zoey can win is with Brandon's help. She reluctantly agrees... Meanwhile, Kiki just cannot believe that the boat doesn't hold more secrets. When Amber and Luca refuse to help her, Kiki ventures to the boatyard alone – and into the domain of old alien hunter Harry Dean.

In the brand new "Alien Surf Girls" episode titled "Poles Apart", Amber is excited when her crush, Josh has noticed her at school. She's doubly excited when he asks her to help organise a Hawaiian fundraiser party for his basketball team. But when Zoey runs late from a surf lesson with Brandon, Amber accidentally stumbles into Zoey's plasma recharge. Suddenly, Amber starts affecting gravity! The only way to control the flying objects is to have Zoey next to Amber – all of the time. When the trio hit the party, they will have a lot to answer for if Amber sends herself flying into the skies!

In the brand new episode of "Alien Surf Girls" called "Family Ties", When Olivia rings Amber about a surprise waiting at home for her, Amber would never have guessed that the surprise was her dad Keith! Amber's parents may be divorced, but both Amber and Olivia love having Keith back – even Piper is in the family spirit! Kiki and Zoey have never seen Amber so happy. But when Keith gives Amber an early birthday present – plane tickets for Amber to live in Hawaii with him, she is torn. Should she spend time with her Dad, whom she misses dearly, in a tropical paradise? Or should she stay to protect her alien house guests – and two best friends? Zoey and Kiki don't want to be a burden – perhaps they will have to make the choice for her.

"Alien Surf Girls" stars Philippa Coulthard as Amber Mitchell, Lucy Fry as Zoey, Jessica Green as Kiki, Andrew James Morley as Brandon Benedict, Kenji Fitzgerald as Luca Benedict, and Paige Houden as Madison, and features Simone Bennett-Smith as Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Erin Mullally as Josh, Anthony Standish as Mr. Phillips, Java as Piper the Dog, and Elmo as Bandit the Horse.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of "Life With Boys" As Part Of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 Programming Line-Up!

Nickelodeon UK has announced the Nickelodeon UK News that Nickelodeon UK is planning to premiere and show brand new episodes of the Canadian teen sitcom "Life with Boys", including the brand new "Life with Boys" episodes "Birthdays with Boys" and "Nightmares with Boys", on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK in November 2012 and December 2012, as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights!

"Life with Boys" is a Canadian teen sitcom that started broadcasting on Nickelodeon UK in October 2011. It follows Tess Foster (Torri Webster) as she copes with living in a home with just boys: her father, Jack Foster, and three brothers, heartthrob Gabriel Foster, also known as Gabe (Nathan McLeod), studious twin Sam Foster (Michael Murphy), and eight year-old Spencer Foster (Jake Goodman). With the help of her best friend Allie Brooks (Madison Pettis), she pulls through. Each half-hour episode follows 14-year-old Tess Foster as she navigates her way through the turmoil of teen life while living at home with her single, overprotective dad and three brothers. Although Tess adores the four important men in her life, they do have four totally different perspectives. Despite the shortcomings of being the only girl in a male household, the boys can sometimes offer solid advice. Whether it's building up the courage to talk to a boy, dealing with an obnoxious one, or coping with the repercussions of being the only girl on the boys' wrestling team, "Life With Boys" sheds a comedic light on many of life's difficult moments.

"Life with Boys" was created by Michael Poryes (co-creator and executive producer of the Disney Channel shows "Hannah Montana" and "That's So Raven") and Douglas Lieblein (co-executive producer "Hannah Montana").

In the brand new episode of "Life with Boys" called "Nightmares with Boys", Tess tries getting along with Kaylee (guest star Francesca Martin) after her dad, Jack, starts dating Kaylee's Mum (Mom). However, when civility proves impossible, Tess cooks up a scheme to break up her dad with Kaylee's Mother!

In the brand new episode of "Life with Boys" titled "Birthdays with Boys", Tess' Dad wants to throw her a "Foster Funplex Birthday Extravaganza" for the fifth year in a row but Tess, who is trying not to make her 15th birthday feel like a child's birthday, would rather do something more group-up - more specifically, go to a movie premiere with her friend, Allie. Finding it hard to tell her father the truth, she accidentally makes her Dad believe she would rather go skydiving.

Monday, September 03, 2012

Actress Madison Pettis Announces Plans To Film Season Two Of The Canadian Teen Comedy "Life With Boys"

American actress Madison Pettis, who plays 'Allie Brooks' on "Life with Boys", which Nickelodeon channels and networks around the world (Planet Nickelodeon) broadcast, including Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, has announced on her official Twitter profile page (@MadisonPettis22) that Nelvana and YTV are about to go into production and film the second season of the hit Canadian teen sitcom "Life with Boys":
How do I pack everything for 3 months?? Going 2 Toronto tomorrow 2 start #LifeWithBoys Season 2!!! http://instagr.am/p/PDNizHTUMI/ - Saturday 1st September 2012

In the car heading to LAX... Flying to Toronto today for season 2 of #LifeWithBoys!! http://instagr.am/p/PFVC6QTUMx/ - Sunday 2nd September 2012.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Nickelodeon UK Picks Up Broadcast Rights For Brand New Dance Themed Drama Show "Dance Academy"

According to World Screen, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland have acquired the broadcast rights to the Australian teen-oriented television drama "Dance Academy", a series which follows the efforts of young dancers training at a prestigious dance school called the National Academy of Dance. Nickelodeon USA's TeenNick Network also picked up the broadcast rights to the series in February 2012.
Dance Academy, produced by Werner Film Productions, was recently sold to Teen Nick in the U.S. and Nickelodeon in the U.K.

Also, from Kidscreen:
Production begins on Dance Academy season three

Production on season three of ABC3′s hit live-action teen drama series Dance Academy has started in Sydney, Australia.

The new season (13 x 24 minutes) of the Werner Film Productions series follows small-town girl Tara Webster (Xenia Goodwin) and her friends as they complete their final year at the fictitious National Academy of Dance in hopes of attaining a professional dancing contract.

Dance Academy has now been sold to more than 180 territories and recently debuted on TeenNick in the US and Nickelodeon in the UK. The series also airs in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and throughout Europe, South America, Africa and Asia.

The new season, which is expected to air from mid-2013, brings the total number of Dance Academy episodes to 65.

According to ABC TV’s controller of children’s television Tim Brooke-Hunt, the series has also experienced success online via social media and on ABC3′s YouTube channel.

Tags: ABC3, Dance Academy, TeenNick, Werner Film Productions

Monday, June 18, 2012

Konami To Get 4Kids' Yu-Gi-Oh! Assets Under Proposed Deal

From Anime News Network:
Konami to Get 4Kids' Yu-Gi-Oh! Assets Under Proposed Deal

Tentative proposal would transfer Toonzai agreement to Saban affiliate


On Friday, North American anime distributor 4Kids filed a notice in its bankruptcy case that outlines who will take over its contracts and obligations. Under a proposed agreement, Kidsco Media Ventures LLC (an affiliate of Saban Capital) and 4K Acquisition Corp. (an indirect subsidiary of Japan's Konami Corporation) would divide the assets and obligations of 4Kids.

The proposed agreement has not been finalized, since Judge Shelley C. Chapman still has to approve the proposed agreement after a June 20 hearing.

If approved, the "Proposed Transaction" would assign several 4Kids contracts to Saban's Kidsco Media Ventures, including the following:

* The CW Network's Saturday Morning programming block (currently known as Toonzai) agreement terms

* Four Cubix agreements with Daiwon C & A Holdings, Cinepix, East Japan Marketing & Communications, CSC Media Group

* Dragon Ball agreement terms with Toei Animation and Funimation Productions

* Sonic X agreement with TMS Entertainment

If approved, the proposed transaction would also assign the following contracts and others to Konami's 4K Acquisition Corp.:

* Yu-Gi-Oh! distribution agreement with Warner Bros.

* 2003 Yu-Gi-Oh! movie deal memo with TV Tokyo, Nhon Ad Systems, Shueisha

* Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time movie deal memo with TV Tokyo, Nhon Ad Systems

* TV Tokyo's agreement for Yu-Gi-Oh! seasons 1-3

* Nihon Ad Systems's agreement for Yu-Gi-Oh!

* Yu-Gi-Oh! music and soundtrack agreements with Cherry Lane, SKG Music, RCA Music Group

* Yu-Gi-Oh! merchandise license agreements with 2Feet, A&A Global Industries, Bentex Group/Extreme Concepts, Boss Creations International, Coveroo, Konami, and others

* Yu-Gi-Oh! foreign broadcast licenses to Ares Films, Digital Platform Iletisim Hizmetleri, KM Productions, Magus Entertainment, Nickelodeon UK, SIC TV, Televix Entertainment, Turner, United Channels of Israel, YTV, and others

* The lease on 4Kids Entertainment's 23rd/24th Street offices in New York City

The formal bankruptcy auction for "substantially all of [4Kids'] assets" began on June 5 between Konami's 4K Acquisition Corp. and Saban's Kidsco Media Ventures LLC. However, after a series of bids, the auction was adjourned to allow the two parties to consider an agreement that would split 4Kids' assets between them.

Konami is the Japanese licensor and distributor of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game, while Saban once produced the Fox Kids programming block. (4Kids also once produced Fox's Saturday morning programming until 2008.)

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Nickelodeon International Buys Rights To Viva Piñata

According to C21 Media, Nickelodeon International has bought the rights to Viva Piñata.

4Kids hangs up new Piñata episodes

NEWS BRIEF: 4Kids Entertainment is bringing 52 new episodes of the CG animated television series Viva Piñata to Natpe.

As well as the new episodes, available in high definition, 4Kids has also announced TV broadcast agreements for the property with YTV in Canada; France 3 Television; RTL2 in Germany; Canal J pay satellite TV in France; Nickelodeon in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Australia and New Zealand (pay TV in all markets except the Netherlands); NRK in Norway; SIC in Portugal; and Israel's UCOI.

Viva Piñata, about friends who embark on wild adventures on Piñata Island, airs on Saturday mornings in the US on 4Kids TV on Fox.

The property made its video game debut last month, developed by Microsoft.

12 Jan 2007
© C21 Media 2007

Nick Jr. Channel Has No Current Plans To Show These Classic Children's TV Shows

According to NickTVAnt on the official Nick Jr. Channel message boards, the Nick Jr. Channel has no current plans to show the classic children's television shows The Raggy Dolls, SuperTed, Tube Mice and Henry's Cat.

New shows on Nick Jr?

I read on another website that you are bringing some new shows to Nick Jr including The Raggy Dolls, SuperTed, Tube Mice and Henry's Cat but you don't seem to have any information about this on your site. Could you please tell me if these shows are coming to Nick Jr or not?

Not any time soon

Hi there! I'm afraid that the information you've read is not true. We're never quite sure how rumours like this tend to start, but unfortunately in this case there are no plans to show any of those programmes any time in the near future.

We are bringing on more new shows all the time, though, and we have some very exciting new shows on the way in the new year, which we hope you'll enjoy.