Sneak Peek Video Clips From Nickelodeon's Brand New "SpongeBob SquarePants" Special "SpongeBob's Frozen Face-Off"

To celebrate Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon UK HD premiering and showing the brand new special episode of the hit animated Nickelodeon show ("NickToon") "SpongeBob SquarePants" called "SpongeBob's Frozen Face-Off" on Friday 3rd February 2012 at 5.00pm (repeated at 6.00pm on Nick Replay UK), below is a high quality (HQ) streaming video featuring a sneak peek video clip from the brand new "SpongeBob SquarePants" episode called "SpongeBob's Frozen Face-Off" featuring Mr. Krabs telling SpongeBob SquarePants about his encounter with The Abominable Snow Mollusk, a huge tentacled monster:

SpongeBob's "Frozen Face Off" Premieres July 15 on Nick! from Jessica Wilson on Vimeo.

In “Frozen Face Off,” Bikini Bottom is buzzing with excitement as the town prepares for a sleigh race sponsored by an anonymous donor. But the gang’s dreams of winning the $1 million prize come to a screeching halt when they discover Plankton’s scheme to steal the Krabby Patty formula during the race. SpongeBob and his friends must work together to navigate through the icy tundra and past a menacing snow mollusk before Plankton gets his hands on Mr. Krabs’ secret formula.

The official Nickelodeon UK website, Nick.co.uk, has also unveiled two brand new sneak peek video clips from the upcoming brand new "SpongeBob SquarePants" special "SpongeBob's Frozen Face-Off" which you can view by clicking on the links below:

Watch SpongeBob Squarepants - It's the Bikini Bottom sleigh race! Bikini Bottom Action News's 'Bikini Bottom Breaking News' announces the annual Bikini Bottom Sleigh Race.

Watch SpongeBob Squarepants - Squidward Tentacles runs into trouble with his imported worm.

Photograph Of "One Direction" On The Set Of Nickelodeon's "iCarly" With Miranda Cosgrove

The official website of the daily British national tabloid newspaper The Sun has unveiled a photograph featuring the UK-Irish boyband "One Direction" (Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson) on the set of the hit Nickelodeon show "iCarly" with Nickelodeon and "iCarly" star Miranda Cosgrove which was taken while "One Direction" filmed their cameo appearance for the upcoming brand new season six episode of "iCarly" called "iGot Jungle Worms" on Monday 30th January 2012, which you can view here on TheSun.co.uk.

UK-Irish boyband "One Direction" will be guest starring in the upcoming brand new season six episode of "iCarly" called "iGot Jungle Worms" as themselves, where they will also perform their song (single) "What Makes You Beautiful". Nickelodeon USA is set to premiere the brand new "iCarly" episode "iGot Jungle Worms" during Spring 2012.

Also, from MTV News USA on MTV.com:

One Direction Mania Takes Over 'iCarly'

U.K. boy band also confirms a new release date for its debut album, Up All Night.

Wondering what One Direction is going to look like when they appear on "iCarly"? Well, wonder no more. MTV News has a photo of the guys hanging out on set with the show's star, Miranda Cosgrove.

The guys taped their appearance on the show on Monday, and a rep for the band said that fans lined up outside the Nickelodeon show's set 12 hours before the group arrived to film the episode. More than 500 fans were reportedly waiting for the guys at LAX when they landed. The episode will air during the show's fifth season.

According to a show synopsis, "Carly returns home sick after a trip and discovers that One Direction has accepted an invitation to perform on their web show. Not long after arriving, bandmate Harry becomes sick and we see Carly doting over him. Realizing Harry is playing sick for the attention, they hatch a plan to get him back in the group by telling him Gibby has become their newest bandmember. Meanwhile, Spencer becomes a personal trainer and gives a bratty girl a makeover."

In other news, One Direction has moved up the release of their debut album, Up All Night, one whole week to March 13. The guys confirmed the news Wednesday (February 1) on Twitter. The album dropped in their native U.K. last fall.

The members of One Direction, who got their start after appearing on the British "X Factor" in 2010, are already pop megastars back home, and now they are ready to take over the hearts of teen girls here in the U.S. 1D, as their fans call them, will be touring with Big Time Rush starting later this month.

Also, from ITN:

New picture released of One Direction on the set of iCarly

The first picture of One Direction making their acting debut has been released [above].

The snap shows the boys on the set of Nickelodeon's iCarly with star Miranda Cosgrove.

The photo was taken on Monday in LA when the boys filmed their cameo appearance.

Afterwards, Miranda tweeted: "Had a lot of fun yesterday... it's going to be a funny episode!"

The band are set to arrive back in the UK ahead of their appearance on Dancing on Ice this weekend.

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK):

Have I got a treat for you iFans & Directioners! Who wants to see the guys hanging out with Miranda? I'm going to print it out for my wall!! - 5.29pm Thursday 2nd February 2012

Here they are... One Direction on set with Nickelodeon’s @iCarly. Who's ur fave 1D boy? Lovin' the colour matching! http://pic.twitter.com/VbWM2Cem - 5.33pm Thursday 2nd February 2012

Coolabi Launches Digital Strategy For Poppy Cat With Nick Jr. UK

From Kidscreen:

Poppy Cat purrs way to digital deal

UK-based producer and rights management company Coolabi has inked a US home entertainment and digital distribution deal with producer-distributor Entertainment One (eOne) for its preschool animated property Poppy Cat (52 x 11-minute).

The agreement will see eOne launch Poppy Cat on DVD this coming fall. Other consumer products including toys may also be coming soon as New-York based The Joester Loria Group has been in discussions with potential partners on behalf of the property.

Poppy Cat, which is based on a book series created by Brit author Lara Jones that has sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide, is commissioned by Nick Jr. UK and debuted on 24-hour preschool channel PBS Kids Sprout in November last year. The series has been picked up by more than 20 broadcasters worldwide including Disney Junior in Spain and Latin America, Nick Jr. Australia, TVO, SCN and Knowledge Network in Canada, RTE Ireland, across Scandinavia and the Middle East.

The new deal comes after Coolabi recently finalized a US$7.7 million management buyout by shareholder Edge Performance that gives Coolabi access to new funds and better leverage to grow its brands.

Coolabi has already launched a digital strategy for Poppy Cat with Nick Jr., a tie-in has been signed for books with pubco MacMillan, and a deal with UK toy manufacturer Golden Bear will bring plush, plastics and arts & crafts products to market this fall.

Also, more from Kidscreen:

Poppy Cat, meet Golden Bear

Producer and rights management company Coolabi has named UK toy manufacturer Golden Bear as the master toy partner for its Poppy Cat property. As such, a new toy line for the UK and Ireland covering plush, plastics and arts & crafts will launch next fall.

The appointment of Golden Bear adds momentum to the licensing programme for Poppy Cat, which has recently seen sign-ups for TV tie-in publishing, magazines, nightwear and underwear and games and puzzles.

[...] In addition, the show has been picked up by Sprout in the US, as well as by broadcasters in Australia, Canada, Korea, Poland and the Middle East.The 52 x 11-minute series brings to animated life the world of the preschool children’s character created by Lara Jones in the Macmillan book series that has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. The series is co-produced by Coolabi’s television production arm, Coolabi Productions, and King Rollo Films.

Nickelodeon USA's Super Hero Host Pick Boy Attends The Super Bowl XLVI Media Day In Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

From The Guardian:

Super Bowl XLVI

Super Bowl 2012: Giants and Patriots ditch trash talk on Media Day

Fans and players on best behaviour as the New York Giants and the New England Patriots faced the media. And Osi Umenyiora displays fickle soccer allegiances

There were the newshounds, packed in around Rob Gronkowski's podium tighter than commuters on the Tokyo Metro. There were the former pros in their tailored suits, gliding through the crowds and greeting the players on familiar terms. There too were the model-presenters in their slinky dinner gowns, flirting shamelessly with their interviewees. And there, of course, were the self-publicists in fancy dress. "I think next year they're going to incorporate my name into it," announced Nickelodeon's Pick Boy – a regular at this event in his bright orange superhero get-up: "The Super Pick Boy Bowl."

All of the above are par for the course at Super Bowl Media Day, an event which began as an opportunity for the press to speak to the protagonists ahead of the NFL's championship game but somewhere along the line developed a life of its own – growing into a televised circus that has lately seemed to be as much about the people asking the questions as the ones answering them. There was one new element this year, however. Or to be precise, roughly 7,500 of them.

That was the number of supporters that the NFL allowed into Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, for this, the first ever Media Day played out in front of a live audience. At a price of $25 the cynic might have wondered if they could truly attract such a crowd for what is, at root, a glorified press conference yet the demand was sufficient that the scalpers were out hawking tickets at above face value. The first punters were already in their seats a good hour before the scheduled 10am start, some already tucking into their first snacks from the concession stands.

Most seemed content with their return on investment – rather too content, in fact, with the crowd acceding to an appeal made over the public address that fans "please be respectful" towards the two teams. With more than half the audience sporting Colts jerseys one might have expected at least a smattering of boos for New England, their great rival of the past decade. Instead, even Tom Brady was cheered. "He's still a good guy, you have to respect him," offered one Colts' season ticket holder. "There's sense making Indianapolis look bad by booing."

In return for such good behaviour they were rewarded with a slightly disappointing spectacle, a Media Day light on both bravado and whimsy. Pick Boy aside,...

You can read the full 'Guardian' article which talks about North America's NFL Super Bowl XLVI Media Day here on the official The Guardian website. Nickelodeon USA presenter/host Pick Boy is portrayed by Nickelodeon USA host/presenter Jeff Sutphen.

French Public Broadcaster France Télévisions Picks Up Rights To Nick Jr.'s "Poppy Cat"; "Poppy Cat" Delivers Great TV Ratings For Nick Jr. UK

From C21Media:

France TV adopts Poppy Cat

French pubcaster France Télévisions has acquired Nick Jr’s preschool series Poppy Cat as the toon continues to rack up broadcast homes.

The latest deal, secured by UK-based distributor Cake, comes after the Lara Jones-created show found a UK terrestrial home on CiTV earlier this month. The Coolabi and King Rollo Films copro is set to launch on France 5 in July.

Disney Junior (Spain and Latin America), Al Jazeera Children’s Channel, e-Vision (UAE), SVT (Sweden), S4C (Wales), EBS (Korea), OKTO (Singapore), Nickelodeon Australia, TVO (Canada), Knowledge Network (Canada), NRK (Norway) and RTÉ (Ireland) have all previously acquired the show, which features the playful feline and her group of friends.

Cake’s chief operating officer and MD Ed Galton said Poppy Cat “exemplified the type of content” his company looked to acquire.

Jesse Whittock
31-01-2012

©C21Media

Also, from 4-traders:

Coolabi plc : CAKE sells Poppy Cat to France Television:

Leading kids' entertainment specialist, CAKE has today announced it has sold Coolabi's animated preschool series Poppy Cat to France Télévisions. The deal continues a raft of sales that has seen the series sold to many broadcasters across the world following its global premiere on Nick Jr. UK in May 2011.

The series has already been placed with Disney Junior in Spain and Latin America, Al Jazeera Children's Channel, e-vision (U.A.E), SVT (Sweden), S4C (Wales), EBS Korea, OKTO Singapore, Nickelodeon Australia, TVO (Canada), Knowledge Network (Canada), NRK (Norway), RTÉ (Ireland) and most recently CITV (UK).

Poppy Cat follows the playful cat with the big personality, along with her colourfulcompanions, on inspiring adventures to amazing places. Poppy Cat's imagination fuels each and every episode and when you're with Poppy Cat, anything can happen. The preschool series is based on the international best-selling and award-winning books of the same name by Lara Jones.

Proving popular with viewers on both sides of the Atlantic, Poppy Cat is a top five show on commissioning channel Nick Jr. UK as well as being a top-rating show on Sprout in the US.

Poppy Cat is planned to launch on France 5 from July 2012.

Ed Galton, COO and Managing Director, CAKE said: "France Télévisionsis a perfect home for Poppy Cat and her friends. We are delighted with the success of the series and it exemplifies the type of content CAKE looks to acquire - one that is beautifully made and can resonate with children across the globe."

As well as being a co-producer, Coolabi also handles all merchandising programmes for Poppy Cat internationally and has been working hard on deals for the property in a number of territories. Eleven licensees have been signed to date in the UK, with product launching in autumn 2012. JLG has been appointed as licensing agent for North America and a number of other agents are in discussion to represent Poppy Cat around the world, including in France.

Notes to Editors:

About CAKE:

CAKE is one of the world's leading kids' and family entertainment specialists. The London based company, created in 2002, works with animation and live action production companies from around the world to develop, produce, commercially position and manage their IP propositions for international market.

http://www.cakeentertainment.com/

About Coolabi:

Coolabi is a leading provider of high quality children's and family entertainment, internationally, across all media. Coolabi's expertise lies in development and brand management, particularly through the channels of TV production and licensing and merchandising.

The company operates across a number of genres and the current portfolio includes Poppy Cat, Purple Ronnie and Scarlett & Crimson. Via its subsidiary, Coolabi Publishing, the company also owns a number of classic literary estates, including Eric Ambler. In addition Coolabi also represents certain brands, including Bagpuss, Clangers, and Ivor the Engine on behalf of Smallfilms and Peter Firmin.

For more information and a background on the company visit www.coolabi.com.

CAKE's press contacts:

Franklin Rae Communications

+44 (0) 20 7490 4050

Robyn Vanoli-Salmon robyn@franklinrae.com

Jessica Bromley jessica@franklinrae.com

Also, from Kidscreen:

France Televisions picks up Poppy Cat

London, UK-based kids’ entertainment specialist Cake has sold Coolabi’s animated preschool series Poppy Cat to France Televisions.

The deal follows a slate of broadcast agreements for the series which made its worldwide debut on Nick Jr. UK in May 2011 and is based on the international best-selling books by Lara Jones.

Broadcast deals for the series include Disney Junior (Spain and Latin America), Al Jazeera Children’s Channel, e-vision (UAE), SVT (Sweden), S4C (Wales), EBS (Korea), OKTO (Singapore), Nickelodeon (Australia), TVO and Knowledge Network (Canada), NRK (Norway), RTÉ (Ireland) and CITV (UK).

Poppy Cat is set to launch on France 5 from July 2012.

Along with an expanded TV viewership, Coolabi’s Poppy Cat brand has also grown internationally. Eleven licensees are currently on board in the UK including toyco Golden Bear for plush, plastics and arts and crafts products launching in autumn 2012. In North America, JLG has been named as the brand’s licensing agent.

Also, from Licensing.biz:

Poppy Cat heads to France

Cake sells Coolabi's pre-school series to France Télévisions.

The deal continues a raft of sales that has seen the series sold to many broadcasters across the world following its global premiere on Nick Jr UK in May 2011.

The series has already been placed with Disney Junior in Spain and Latin America, Al Jazeera Children’s Channel, e-vision (UAE), SVT (Sweden), S4C (Wales), EBS Korea, OKTO Singapore, Nickelodeon Australia, TVO (Canada), Knowledge Network (Canada), NRK (Norway), RTÉ (Ireland) and most recently CITV (UK).

Poppy Cat is planned to launch on France 5 from July 2012.

Ed Galton, COO and managing director, Cake said: "France Télévisions is a perfect home for Poppy Cat and her friends. We are delighted with the success of the series and it exemplifies the type of content CAKE looks to acquire – one that is beautifully made and can resonate with children across the globe."

As well as being a co-producer, Coolabi also handles all merchandising programmes for Poppy Cat internationally and has been working on deals for the property in a number of territories.

Eleven licensees have been signed to date in the UK, with product launching in autumn 2012. JLG has been appointed as licensing agent for North America and a number of other agents are in discussion to represent Poppy Cat around the world, including in France.