Simon Cowell: 'Nickelodeon is perfect fit for X Factor's Rachel Crow'
Simon Cowell has said that Nickelodeon is the "perfect fit" for former X Factor USA contestant Rachel Crow.
The teenager announced this week that she had signed a deal with Nickelodeon and Columbia Records, which is believed to include a starring role in a musical pilot and recurring part on Fred: The Show.
Cowell, who mentored Crow on The X Factor, said: "It's incredible. I can remember sprinting on to the stage [when she was eliminated] and saying to her, 'Look, honestly, I genuinely believe in a weird way this is the best thing that has ever happened to your career', which didn't go down particularly well on the night, but a few days later it sunk in.
"We stuck to what we said which was, we'll make a commitment to you and the public is interested in you, and then along came Nickelodeon which is such a perfect fit for her, and Columbia Records."
He added: "I think we did a good job in our great season of not just finding one great artist but a number and Rachel is one of a few who will have a great career off the back of this."
Fellow X Factor judge LA Reid added: "From the very beginning we always felt she had what it takes to become a major star and she did have the X Factor. Winning was difficult but it didn't stop the process. She will be a big star and I stand by that."
Speaking after the deal was announced, Crow told The Hollywood Reporter: "It's been amazing. A couple [of] days after the elimination I just found myself sitting home asking myself, 'What am I going to do now?' And I never would've thought that this is what I was going to do now. So, it's pretty amazing. I'm very thankful and I feel very blessed to have all this."
Auditions for the second season of The X Factor begin in Missouri on March 14. Full details on all the open casting calls, MyStudio Recording Booth and online auditions are available at www.thexfactorusa.com.
Watch Rachel Crow's X Factor audition below:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Simon Cowell: 'Nickelodeon Is Perfect Fit For X Factor's Rachel Crow'
From Digital Spy:
UK-Irish Boy Band One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' Becomes Highest Charting Debut US Release From Any UK Artist For 15 Years
From Stereoboard.com:
One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' Becomes Highest Charting Debut US Release For 15 Years
X-Factor boyband One Direction have managed to debut at #29 in the US Hot 100 charts this week – making their single ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ the highest charting debut release from any UK artists since the Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe’ in 1997, 15 years ago.
The news comes ahead of their up and coming US tour alongside American boyband Big Time Rush and their appearance on Nickelodeon show ‘iCarly’, which has seen US interest in the boys skyrocket and sales of their single multiply. Of course, Simon Cowell is delighted – and hopes that their success will encourage more people to audition for the USA version of the X-Factor.
And, the track has still got a week before it goes up for pop radio airplay – meaning the track is likely to rise even higher in the charts, despite already becoming the highest charting debut since ‘Wannabe’ went in at #11. This all comes before One Direction have even released their debut album ‘Up All Night’, which is set to hit shelves on March 13th.
One Direction announced a 2013 UK tour at the BRIT Award ceremony last Tuesday, meaning you’ll be able to catch the boys across the country in a year’s time. If you’re a fan, make sure you grab your tickets soon – as One Direction tickets sell like wildfire. Check the dates and details below.
One Direction UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:
Fri February 22nd 2013 - O2 Arena, London
Sat February 23rd 2013 - O2 Arena, London
Tue February 26th 2013 - SECC, Glasgow
Fri March 1st 2013 - Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
Sat March 2nd 2013 - Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
Tue March 5th 2013 - O2 Dublin, Dublin
Wed March 6th 2013 - O2 Dublin, Dublin
Thu March 7th 2013 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Fri March 8th 2013 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Fri March 15th 2013 - MEN Arena Manchester, Manchester
Sun March 17th 2013 - Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool
Tue March 19th 2013 - Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, Sheffield
Wed March 20th 2013 - Capital FM Arena Nottingham, Nottingham
Fri March 22nd 2013 - LG Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Sun March 24th 2013 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Click Here to Compare & Buy One Direction Tickets at Stereoboard.com.
NickToons USA Ready To Premiere New Animated Show 'Monsuno' On 23rd February 2012; Scheduled To Debut Internationally During Summer 2012
From Animation Insider:
Nicktoons Ready to Launch 'Monsuno' Animation
Premiering on the Nicktoons network this week, Monsuno is the newest addition to a rather extended lineage of monster-training adventure cartoons. The new TV animation follows a group of kid heroes whose destiny to save the world is equally intertwined with the lives of fantastical creatures of enormous size and power. Monsuno is a co-production of Dentsu Entertainment (U.S.), Dentsu Tec (Japan), FremantleMedia Enterprises (UK), and JAKKS Pacific (U.S.), who recently unveiled a number of competitive role-play items at the 2012 American International Toy Fair.According to the Nickelodeon family of networks, Nicktoons spent 2011 cultivating regular growth for its Boys 6-11 (+02%) and Boys 9-14 (+08%) demographics.
Now, right up their alley, comes the 2D animation Monsuno, an action-adventure title that involves oversized monsters, arcane mystery, and a homegrown mythology.
The series marks its debut on Nicktoons this week (February 23, 2012), in advance of its regular broadcast position on Thursdays at 8:30pm (ET).
In Monsuno, the story begins centuries in the past when the dinosaurs are wiped out by a cluster of asteroids careening through space. The asteroids, it turns out, were the temporary home to alien DNA strands of unknowable origin. As the years past, the foreign DNA lay dormant on Earth. It wasn't until a curious scientist, surname Suno, began looking into the capabilities of the alien genetic material that something remarkable happened. The story of Monsuno continues as Suno's research unwittingly awakens (and unleashes) the Monsuno DNA across the planet. The scientist's actions have unveiled creatures of tremendous power, and whereas some individuals wish the best for these amusing beasts, there are other organizations with more sinister plans afoot.Fast-forwarding to the present time, Chase Suno, the doctor's charismatic son, has pledged to right some wrongs and uncover any remaining secrets surrounding the Monsuno.
Chase assembles a team to help use the Monsuno monsters to save the world from ne'er-do-wells, and if he's lucky, locate his missing father as well. At the boy's side are Jinja, a girl with a good education and penchant for rough adventure; Bren, Chase's brainy childhood friend; Beyal, a forward-looking monk; and Dax, "the bad boy of the group," who is most comfortable rebelling against authority.
The Monsuno, of Monsuno, are enormous hybrid creatures with assorted powers that are likely helpful in a number of actioner scenarios.
For example, Chase's Monsuno, Lock, is a cross between a bear, gorilla, and tiger, and is fiercely protective. Charger, Jinja's ally, is a mythical cross between a buffalo, armadillo, and a moose, with a heroic and confident disposition. Should Monsuno prove immensely successful, one can rest assured JAKKS Pacific will be quick to unveil newer and fresher creature toy designs as the months pass. Nicktoons is currently preparing to broadcast all fifty-episodes of Monsuno, no doubt with the aid of growth in the Kids 6-11 (+03%) range. An international rollout is scheduled for summer 2012.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Nickelodeon UK To Premiere Brand New "The Fairly Oddparents" Movie "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!" On 2nd March 2012
According to Nickelodeon UK's brand new ""A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!", Coming 2nd March" trailer/promo, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon UK HD will premiere the brand new Nickelodeon Original Television Movie "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up Timmy Turner!", which is based on the popular animated original Nickelodeon show ("NickToon") "The Fairly Oddparents" and stars Nickelodeon Stars Drake Bell ("The Amanda Show" and "Drake & Josh"), Daniella Monet ("Victorious", "Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred", and "Fred: The Show"), Daran Norris (Gordy in "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide", "Buddha Bob" in "Big Time Rush", and the voice of Cosmo and Mr. Turner in the "The Fairly Oddparents"), and Tara Strong (the voice of Dil Pickles in "Rugrats" and "All Grown Up!") on Friday 2nd March 2012 at 6.00pm (repeated at 7.00pm on Nickelodeon UK's +1 timeshift channel, Nick Replay UK) The brand new "The Fairly Oddparents" movie "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up Timmy Turner!" is set in the city of Dimmsdale and centers on the series' main protagonist Timmy Turner (Drake Bell) with his fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda (played by Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld") and Cheryl Hines ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") as their human counterparts) and his fairy godbrother Poof. In the movie, Timmy is now twenty-three years old but is still in fifth grade with his fairy-obsessed fifth grade teacher Mr. Crocker (Steven Weber (Wings)). Despite being grown up, Timmy finds a loophole in the fairy rulebook 'Da Rules': if he continues to act like a kid, he will still get to keep his fairies. However, the dilemma rises when Tootie (Daniella Monet), who was once a dorky girl when she was ten years old, returns to Dimmsdale as an attractive woman. Timmy falls in love with her, a sign that he is growing up to an adult, which means he is closer to losing his fairies. Meanwhile, an oil business tycoon named Hugh J. Magnate, Jr. (Steven Weber), who teams up with Mr. Crocker, plans to use Timmy's fairies' magic in order to promote his oil business.
Below is more information about the brand new original Nickelodeon Movie "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up Timmy Turner!" from the Nickelodeon movies' show page on the official Nickelodeon USA website, Nick.com:
About Grow Up Timmy TurnerAlso, below is a description about the brand new "Fairly OddParents" special called "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up Timmy Turner!" from the official Nickelodeon UK and Ireland websites', Nick.co.uk, "What's On Schedule section":
Life is pretty magical for 23-year-old Timmy Turner. He's managed to avoid all sorts of responsibilities by staying a kid at heart. He's even maintained his 5th grade status to keep his Fairy Godparents, Wanda and Cosmo! But when Timmy's childhood friend, Tootie, returns to town, Timmy is forced to deal with new crushy feelings for the once-dorky-now-gorgeous Tootie. Will he have to (gasp!) grow up?? But what would happen to his Fairy Godparents?? Tough questions for Timmy, but that's nothing compared to his big time battle with power-hungry evil business trying to take over his beloved Dimmsdale! It just might be time for Timmy Turner to do some growing up.
6:00pm A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up! - Timmy Turner is all grown up! But even at 23, he wants to stay a kid forever - otherwise he'd lose his fairy godparents! Starring Drake Bell, Daniella Monet, Jason Alexander, and Cheryl Hines. More A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up!Also, below is Nickelodeon UK's episode description for Leon Thomas III's "Nickelodeon Screen Test" from the official Nick UK website:
7:05pm Screen Test Leon Thomas: - No-one escapes the questions asked by Nickelodeon's mighty Screen Test. Today, Andre from Victorious is the man with all the answers.Below is a streaming Nickelodeon video and transcript featuring Nick UK's new ""A Fairly OddMovie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!", Next Friday at 6" trailer/promo which Nickelodeon UK is broadcasting on-air to advertise Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon UK HD premiering and showing the brand new "Fairly OddParents" movie special called "A Fairly OddMovie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!" on Friday 2nd March 2012 at 6.00pm (repeated at 7.00pm on Nick Replay UK):
[...] Most Magical Movie Event.Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK):
[You're in for a big surprise!]
Don't miss Drake Bell in A Fairly OddMovie - Grow Up, Timmy Turner!, next Friday at 6pm, only on Nickelodeon!
nick.co.uk
Its FRIDAY! And today is the PREMIERE of the Fairly Odd Parents MOVIE at 6pm! Starring birthday girl @daniellamonet [Daniella Monet] & super star @drakebell [Drake Bell]And:
Whos excited for the Fairly Odd Parents MOVIE in an hour? Heres a peek [sneak peek] of what you can expect! Looks so cool+toonified! http://ow.ly/i/ujR1Also:
Didnt u jst LOVE the Fairly Odd movie on Friday? I watched it twice more over wkend & played this awesone new FOP game! http://ow.ly/9s2u3 [The Fairly OddParents Dragon Drop]And:
ive watched every time its been on daniella monet looks amazing in it@NickelodeonUK): Yup @daniellamonet totally rocks in Fairly Odd Movie!
Video Of Nickelodeon UK's New "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" Promo
Below is a streaming video and transcript of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's brand new "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" promo/trailer which Nickelodeon UK is currently broadcasting on-air to advertise that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will be premiering and showing Nickelodeon's milestone 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on Sunday 1st April 2012 at 5.30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick Replay UK) and is narrated by voice over artist Peter Dickson, who is also known as "Voiceover Man":
There's nothing in the world like the Kids' Choice Awards!
It's the show where nothing is what it seems!
[Nickelodeon 2011 Kids' Choice Awards audience throwing green slime at Russell Brand]
[Russell Brand: It's not in the script!]
Don't miss the stars...
...stunts...
...and slime!
The 2012 Kids' Choice Awards, Sunday the 1st of April at 5.30pm, only on Nickelodeon!
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