Nickelodeon & Paramount To Release 'Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie' On DVD On Tuesday 13th February 2018 *Update*

Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution have announced that they'll release Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie, Nickelodeon's brand-new Original Movie featuring a storyline picking up where the original Hey Arnold! TV series ended, on DVD on Tuesday 13th February 2018! Below is the DVD's official information, followed by a picture of the packaging, via TVShowsOnDVD.com:

Hey! Arnold is back - and he's about to go where no football-headed fourth grader has gone before! When his class wins a trip to San Lorenzo, the last known place his parents were seen, Arnold is excited to finally uncover exactly what happened to his mom and dad.

But the road to the truth proves to be more than he bargained for when pirates kidnap him and his friends. Even if they band together to escape their clutches, will the hazardous jungle and the mysterious Green-Eyed People get in the way of the long-awaited reunion he's dreamt of his whole life?

Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie has a running time of approximately 66 minutes when stripped of the commercial breaks, and is written and produced by the original series creator, Craig Bartlett. It features 19 voices from the original series, plus introduces new voices such as Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2, Raiders of the Lost Ark) playing the villain "Lasombra."

UPDATE (12/19): Amazon.com are now accepting pre-orders for the Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie, which is currently priced $13.99 (USD)! Additionally, Olivia Hack, who voices Rhonda in Nickelodeon's iconic '90s series and "The Jungle Movie", has announced on Twitter that the DVD will feature special features!

Amazon.com has a listing for the item, but isn't accepting pre-orders as of when this is originally published (check back, though, because I'm sure they'll begin soon!). It is currently unknown whether 'Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie' will also get a Blu-ray release,

Also fresh out the oven is the Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie Coloring Book by Hey Arnold! composer Jim Lang!

UPDATE (1/12): Below is Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Media Distribution's official press release announcing the news, via TVShowsOnDVD.com:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE BELOVED FOOTBALL HEAD

RETURNS TO SCREENS IN THE

FIELD TRIP OF A LIFETIME

HEY ARNOLD!

THE JUNGLE MOVIE

Available on DVD February 13, 2018

NEW YORK - Nickelodeon's fan-favorite animated series Hey Arnold!, which burst back onto screens (and back into hearts) this past fall with the long-awaited Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie, is coming to DVD on February 13, 2018. Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie features a storyline that picks up where the original TV series ended in 2004, following the kids on the field trip of a lifetime, where Arnold and his friends embark on a quest to achieve his dream of finding his missing parents.

Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie resolves unanswered questions and plotlines - including Arnold finally getting answers about the whereabouts of his missing parents - and provides all of the humor, and friendship that made the original series such a long-standing fan-favorite.

Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie will be available on DVD February 13, 2018, for the suggested retail price of $13.99.

Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie fast facts:
Street Date: February 13, 2018
Running Time: 80 Minutes
Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish and French Stereo
S.R.P.: $13.99

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 38th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids' basic cable network for 22 consecutive years.

About Paramount Home Media Distribution
Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form content, apps, games, consumer products, social media experiences and other entertainment content for audiences in more than 180 countries. The PHMD division oversees PPC's home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHMD additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

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Originally posted: Thursday, December 14, 2017.

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Nickelodeon USA Unveils First 'Hunter Street' Season 2 Trailer

Hunter Street is back!

The mysterious series revolving around a blended family is coming back to Nickelodeon later this month and Just Jared Jr. has the first look at the trailer for the new season!

During the second season, the Hunter family is faced with another mystery when their dad, Erik Hunter, is accused of a crime and it’s up to the kids to crack the case and clear his name!

The siblings will set out on a quest for clues, leading them on an epic and suspenseful adventure; they come across secret organizations, puzzling clues, secret rooms, unexpected revelations – and some exciting new additions to the family!

Hunter Street stars Stony Blyden as street-smart Max; MaeMae Renfrow as the independent and resourceful sister Tess; Kyra Smith as the free-spirited youngest Hunter sister Anika; Daan Creyghton as Sal, the genius of the bunch; Thomas Jansen as the fiercely protective eldest brother Daniel; and Ronald Top and Tooske Ragas as Erik and Kate Hunter, the parents of the Hunter family. Joining the cast in season two is Wilson Radjou-Pujalte as Jake Hunter.

The Hunters are back and season 2 is gonna be full of suspense & adventure! Don’t miss the premiere of #HunterStreet on January 29th 🔎💜

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Hunter Street will be back on Monday, January 29th, and be airing daily @ 7PM ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA. Check out the trailer here on JustJaredJr.com!

Catch up on Hunter Street season one before the new season begins at nick.com/hunterstreet and on the Nick App!

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Nickelodeon's Pam Kaufman and Sujata Luther to Close Out NYC Licensing Summit with 'The Story of Me: Insights Into Kids Today' Keynote Session

Two top industry leaders will share insights from their research into today’s kids.

NORTH AMERICA – Pam Kaufman and Sujata Luther of Nickelodeon will close out the NYC Licensing Summit Feb. 20 in a keynote session titled “The Story of Me: Insights Into Kids Today”!

There are approximately 50 million kids under the age of 11 in the U.S. today, making up 15.4 percent of the overall population. In the NYC Summit Closing Keynote session, Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products, will sit down with fellow Nickelodeon executive Sujata Luther, Executive Vice President of Consumer Insights, to discuss the findings of several years of research conducted by Nickelodeon that illuminates the motivations, attitudes and ethos of Generation Z.

“The focus these days is often on Millennials, but the next generation of children is quickly building influence. The kids of Generation Z have a completely different mindset and approach to the world from previous generations, and gaining a deeper understanding of these children will be invaluable to the future of most businesses,” says Steven Ekstract, Brand Director, Global Licensing Group at UBM, organizer of the NYC Summit. “We are honored that Pam and Sujata have agreed to share their unique insights on this topic. I can’t think of a better way to close out both the NYC Summit and NY Toy Fair.”

The children of Generation Z represent the most diverse group ever seen in the country’s history and they are very much a product of the unique times they are growing up in. From the phenomenon of the “Velcro Family” to the redefinition of experience, this generation presents a unique opportunity for brands and retailers, which Kaufman and Luther will highlight.

The 2018 NYC Licensing Summit will take place Feb. 20 at the Convene events venue in Times Square.

Speakers already announced include a keynote address from one of the world’s top retail analysts Dana Telsey; digital star Jake Paul alongside his manager and business partner Kevin Gould and licensing agent Ross Misher of Brand Central; as well as executives from 343 Industries/Microsoft Studios, Aéropostale, Hot Topic/BoxLunch, Loot Crate, Macy’s, the National Basketball Players Association, National Geographic, RedBubble, Spin Master, Ubisoft and many more.

The NYC Summit is developed by License Global magazine, part of the Global Licensing Group at UBM, and presented in partnership with LIMA, the brand licensing industry’s leading trade organization. Sponsors already signed on to this year’s event include Authentic Vision, BrandComply.com, Boy Scouts of America, Dependable Solutions JPatton, OpSec and Trevco.

To register to attend the 2018 NYC Licensing Summit, and to find out more about the event, visit nyclicensingsummit.com.

About Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products, NICKELODEON

In her dual roles at Nickelodeon, a division of Viacom, Pam Kaufman strategically leads all global franchise planning and marketing efforts across television, digital and events for Nickelodeon’s franchises including “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “PAW Patrol,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Shimmer and Shine” and “Dora the Explorer.” As President of Nickelodeon’s billion-dollar global consumer products, Kaufman spearheads licensing programs with high-profile brands including Mattel, General Mills and Toyota; fashion collaborations with designer and style maker Jeremy Scott and NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony; and partnerships with retail powerhouses including Walmart, Macy’s, Kmart, Target and Toys ‘R’ Us. During her tenure at the helm of the net’s Consumer Products business, Kaufman’s team has notched double-digit increased sales across all key retailers for three consecutive years and has ushered the Nick brand into a long list of new retailers. Kaufman’s focus as Chief Marketing Officer is on strategic planning for key franchise properties across all Viacom platforms. Additionally, she has deep experience directing social and experiential marketing initiatives. She helmed the successful reinvention of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” which has emerged as a global success for Viacom–including a hit CG-animated series and two feature films in partnership with Paramount Pictures–and is a global consumer products powerhouse, currently ranking as the No. 1 action-figure brand across all retail. Kaufman oversees the company’s partnership marketing efforts, working with major advertisers such as General Mills and Toyota. She also oversees Nick’s Recreation and Live Events Marketing teams, helming the marketing strategy and support for brand extensions like Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America, the “SpongeBob” store at Orlando’s Universal Studios, and the Nickelodeon-branded hotel in the Dominican Republic, in partnership with Karisma Hotels & Resorts. She also spearheaded digital initiatives such as the network’s top-selling apps; Nick Radio, the network’s first-ever partnership with iHeartMedia; and live events including the annual Kids’ Choice Awards, the Kids’ Choice Sports Awards and the HALO Awards. Under Kaufman’s leadership, the Nickelodeon Brand Marketing team was presented with the NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing award. She has also received numerous awards in recognition of her innovative work. Most recently, she was named to Multichannel News’ 2016 Class of Wonder Women. Previous accolades include being named Advertising Age’s Entertainment Marketer of the Year, and Brandweek’s Grand Marketer of the Year and Marketer of the Year. She currently serves as a Board Member of Bottomless Closet and the Pace Women’s Justice Center. Before joining Nickelodeon as Vice President of Nickelodeon Promotions Marketing, Kaufman worked at Turner Broadcasting System as Vice President, Promotions. There, she started the Promotions Group within TBS’s Licensing & Merchandising division, leading the efforts for corporate initiatives like “The Flintstones,” “Scooby Doo” and “Johnny Quest.” She began her career at Grey Advertising’s Beaumont-Bennet division working closely with fast food, packaged goods and beverage company clients. Pam earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Communications from American University.

About Sujata Luther, Executive Vice President, Consumer Insights, NICKELODEON

Sujata Luther is responsible for coordinating research projects conducted in support of Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nick at Nite, and Nickelodeon’s digital brands. She also designs and conducts strategic consumer research on behalf of Nickelodeon’s production, consumer products, recreation, public affairs teams and other lines of business. A 20-year consumer insights and strategy maven, Luther joined Nickelodeon in 2014 as Senior Vice President, Consumer Insights. Prior to joining the company, she served as Chief Operating Officer at MGA Entertainment where she oversaw the marketing, branding, public relations, licensing and entertainment, customer relationships, finance and operations departments. She grew licensing and entertainment revenue; enhanced the consumer insights function to include a proprietary evaluation process for all products, brands, entertainment and advertising; established the development and coordination of worldwide marketing strategies; negotiated and executed a co-production broadcast agreement of the “Lalaloopsy” series with Nickelodeon; and developed and executed multi-layered, demand-driven marketing strategies for key brands. Prior to that, Luther was the Managing Partner and Executive Vice President of Consumer and Business Strategy, Marketing and Product Development for Enesco, where she was responsible for the overall strategic direction, brand profitability and portfolio management of the company. Luther also served as Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Insights and Business Strategy for Mattel, providing strategic global marketing and insights for Mattel brands. Luther holds a degree in Psychology from Delhi University in India and a Master’s degree in Marketing from Santa Clara University.

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MIPTV Unveils Jury For Inaugural Kids' Live Action Pitch Contest

MipTV organiser Reed Midem is introducing a new pitching competition dedicated to live-action youth programming at this year’s event in April!

Nina Hahn - Nickelodeon

The Kids’ Live Action Pitch is designed to meet what Reed Midem has identified as a growing international demand for live-action children’s series.

The firm claims it will be the first international competition to source original live-action programming ideas from producers and creators of children’s content.

Five finalists will be selected by a jury comprised of industry experts such as Nina Hahn, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Production and Development at Nickelodeon International; Jo Allen, producer for BBC Children’s acquisitions and independent animation; David Levine, Vice President (VP) of programming, production and strategic development for Disney Channels EMEA; and Paula Taborda dos Guaranys, Gloob’s head of content and programming.

Submissions are now open for series ideas on the MipTV website and will close on February 16. The finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their project live on stage at MipTV in front of buyers and commissioning editors in the kids’ industry and will also have one-on-one meetings with each of the jury members.

Alongside the inaugural competition, this year’s MipTV will also feature sessions focusing on content for digital natives and live-action scripted series.

Meanwhile, the International Emmy Kids’ Awards ceremony will be held on the evening of April 10 as part of MipTV, which takes places between April 9 and 12 in Cannes, France.

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Nickelodeon Italy To Premiere 'Massive Monster Mayhem' On Wednesday 17th January 2018 *Updated*

NICKELODEON ITALY PREMIERES OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD COMPETITION SERIES

MASSIVE MONSTER MAYHEM, WEDNESDAY 17^TH JANUARY 2018

Share it: @NickelodeonIT #MassiveMonsterMayhem

Europe - Nickelodeon takes rivalry to a whole new dimension in the brand-new, sci-fi competition series Massive Monster Mayhem (20 half-hour episodes), premiering Wednesday 17th January 2018 at 20:30 on Nickelodeon Italy (Italia). Co-created by Artur Spigel (founder of 7ate9 Entertainment) and Michael Chaves, and produced by DHX Media, the CGI-animated series features live-action gameplay by real-life kids who compete in futuristic athletic challenges for a chance to win prizes and save the Earth from total destruction.



In each episode of Massive Monster Mayhem, three real-life kid heroes are placed in a fictional alternate universe to compete in a gauntlet of intergalactic challenges in order to become Earth’s champion. Contestants are eliminated through a series of three rounds, which culminate when the last player standing faces off against one of overlord Master Mayhem’s monsters to save the planet. Each action-packed episode features two hosts who provide fun commentary during gameplay and non-stop hijinks from Master Mayhem and his monsters. Massive Monster Mayhem is executive produced by Spigel, together with Steven DeNure, Anne Loi, Asaph Fipke, Ken Faier, and Josh Scherba of DHX Media.





About DHX Brands

DHX Brands is the dedicated brand management and consumer products arm of DHX Media Ltd. (TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B; NASDAQ: DHXM), one of the world’s leading children’s content and brands companies. DHX Brands specializes in creating, building and maintaining high-profile global entertainment brands within the children’s and young adult markets. With expertise in brand development, licensing, marketing and creative, we build and manage brands that captivate and inspire through engaging content, first-class distribution, quality consumer products, immersive live experiences and digital media. DHX Brands’ world-class portfolio includes Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Twirlywoos and In the Night Garden. DHX Brands has operations in London, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

About 7ate9 Entertainment

Based in Hollywood, California, 7ate9 Entertainment is a leading kids’ content company that creates breakthrough original series for every platform. With over 20 years on the forefront of kids’ entertainment, 7ate9 works with Disney, Viacom, Warner Brothers, Universal, Sony and others to create modern content for a new global audience of kids. Creators of Make Your Mark, Leo Little’s Big Show, and the Emmy award-winning Disney Channel Games, 7ate9 has also has had the privilege to work on global franchises like Mickey Mouse, Disney Princess, and Looney Tunes, among many others.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA,VIAB).

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