Saturday, June 30, 2012

Nickelodeon UK Wraps The Filming Of "Camp Orange 2012"

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland presenter Anna Williamson has announced in a Tweet (post) on her official Twitter profile page (@annawilliamsTV) that Nickelodeon UK Productions has wrapped and closed the filming in Australia for the second series of Nickelodeon UK's "Camp Orange UK", "Camp Orange 2012", Nickelodeon's adventure reality show for best friends:
@annawilliamsTV: Midnight and Camp Orange season 2 has wrapped! Best series yet. Starting soon @NickelodeonTV - 3.59pm BST (GMT+1) Friday 29th June 2012
@TinaMcCannMD (Tina McCann, the Managing Director of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland): congrats @annawilliamsTV & all the Camp Orange crew - can't wait to see it! - 4.49pm BST Friday 29th June 2012.
Thanks @Dermaspa_UK & @EyebrowQueen [Dermaspa by Nilam Patel] for my fab HD brows...It certainly helped @make_up_jo [freelance Nickelodeon UK hairdresser and make-up artist Jo Adams] groom and glam me on location this week x - 3.00am BST Saturday 30th June 2012

Apologies for the late @digitalspy ['Digital Spy'] showbiz column ["Anna Williamson's Showbiz Peek at the Week"] this week folks, been away filming new show. It will be up ASAP this weekend :-) - 5.07am BST Saturday 30th June 2012.

Apologies folks for column delay...filming commitments last week are to blame. A whopper this week on @digitalspy to make it up is coming - 10.48pm Monday 2nd July 2012
Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's MD, Tina McCann, Tweeted (posted) a exclusive behind-the-scenes picture from the filming process of a scene for the second series of Nickelodeon UK's "Camp Orange UK", "Camp Orange 2012", on her official Twitter feed, which you can view here on NickALive!. You can also read a selection of Tweets (posts) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland presenters Anna Williamson & Jamie Rickers about what "Camp Orange 2012" will be like and what Nickelodeon UK viewers can expect to see on their TV screens when Nickelodeon UK shows the second season of "Camp Orange UK", "Camp Orange 2012" during Summer 2012 as part of Summer On Nickelodeon, here on NickALive!.

Also, posted (Tweeted) by Nickelodeon UK staff member and Associate Producer Adam J. Parker (also known as Adam John Parker; who is also a resident of Nickelodeon Towers in London) on his official Twitter stream (@adamjohnparker):
Well I wore 3 coats of resentment as I travelled back by train! Still so tired. Enjoy your days off... - 10.38pm Sunday 1st July 2012.
Also, posted (Tweeted) by Elkie phillips, Pro Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist who works worldwide, on her official profile page (@Elkie_MUA):
gym&nails today after a week in the wilderness shooting with @NickelodeonUKPR @make_up_jo @adamjohnparker @TheGregoryJones @annawilliamsTV - 10.32am Monday 2nd July 2012.

Nickelodeon UK Announces The Winning Nickelodeon Show Of "Head 2 Head 2012"!

Nickelodeon UK have counted and tallied everyone's votes from the second and final round of Nick UK's "Head 2 Head 2012" Nickelodeon Programming Stunt.

Four of Nickelodeon UK's most popular shows - "iCarly", "Big Time Rush", "Life with Boys" and "Victorious" - went head to head with other in an attempt to get through to the "Head 2 Head 2012" final to ultimately be crowned the winner of "Nickelodeon Head to Head 2012" and be announced as Nickelodeon UK's current most favourite show.

First, "iCarly" battled it out with "Big Time Rush", and "Life with Boys" fought fiercely against rivals "Victorious", but only two shows could ever make it to the final round of "Head 2 Head 2012", "Victorious" and "Big Time Rush".

Then, in the final round of "Head 2 Head 2012", "Victorious" took on and battled fiercely against "Big Time Rush" to get Y0UR votes, the Nickelodeon Singer took on the Nickelodeon boyband, but in the end, only one show, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland viewers' current most favourite show, could ever make it through the final round of "Head 2 Head 2012", where they'd be crowned the ultimate winner of "Nick Head to Head 2012".

According to Nickelodeon UK, the winner of "Head 2 Head 2012" is (tense drumroll please)...

Big Time Rush!!!!


The Nickelodeon boy band took on the Nickelodeon singer in an effort to win the votes of viewers of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland to go on and win and be crowned the winner of Nickelodeon's "Head 2 Head 2012"!

To celebrate the hit Nickelodeon series "Big Time Rush" winning Nickelodeon UK and Eire's "Head 2 Head 2012" contest, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland will be devoting two afternoons this weekend to the UK and Ireland's favourite Nickelodeon UK show, "Big Time Rush", as voted for by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland viewers, this Saturday 30th June 2012 and Sunday 1st July 2012, between 1.00pm to 4.00pm (repeated from 2.00pm and 5.00pm on Nickelodeon UK's plus one (+1) timeshift channel, Nick Replay UK), only on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland!

Also, from the official Nickelodeon UK websites official "Head 2 Head 2012" website, Nick.co.uk/head2head:
Winner Of Head 2 Head 2012

After three weeks of voting and battling it out, we are pleased to announce that the winner of Head to Head 2012 is Big Time Rush!

Be sure to tune in today and tomorrow to watch your favourite show back to back for three whole hours.

A very big thank you to everyone who voted!

[The Head 2 Head 2012 Knockout Table Infographic:]

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK):
whos pleased about the result of head to head? I [heart symbol] them!
And:
#UKrushers you made this happen! R u pleased with the result? :)
Also, below is a streaming Nickelodeon video clip and transcript of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's "Winner of Head 2 Head 2012" bumper:

Now it's time for the winner of Head 2 Head, Big Time Rush,...

[Big Time Rush: Woohoo!]

[Kendall Knight (Kendall Schmidt): This is awesome!]

Only on Nickelodeon!

Friday, June 29, 2012

Upcoming Nickelodeon Star Rachel Crow Talks About Touring With Nickelodeon Music Sensation "Big Time Rush"; Calls Tearful 'X Factor USA' Elimination A 'Highlight'

From Celebuzz:
Rachel Crow Calls Tearful ‘X Factor’ Elimination a ‘Highlight’, Talks Touring With Big Time Rush (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)

Rachel Crow had the most controversial elimination on X Factor [USA] last season, but to say the bubbly 14-year-old has bounced back would be a complete understatement. Not only does her first EP, Rachel Crow, drop on June 26, but she has a show in development at Nickelodeon, and will be hitting the road this summer, opening for Big Time Rush on their nationwide Big Time Summer Tour. Celebuzz caught up with Crow and talked about what life has been like for her over the last six months, and believe it or not, she referred to her shocking elimination as a “highlight.” Crow told us, “I think it was one of the strongest performances I’ve ever done, and so hopefully I went out on top. It was really important to me that I got my music out, and going on tour this summer, I’m so excited. I hope everything turns out well.” If you’re not familiar, Crow was eliminated from FOX's reality singing competition after judge Nicole Scherzinger allowed the vote to go into a deadlock –which takes the power out of the judges’ control and hands it back to the original voters – since she couldn’t make a decision between Crow and fellow contestant Marcus Canty. Simon Cowell was confident Crow would stay, but it turned out that she was the one to go home. The inability to make a decision on Scherzinger's part is what led many to believe that was the reason the Pussycat Doll singer left the show. Nevertheless, Crow has put all that behind her, and has an extremely bright future ahead. Check out our interview above for more with Crow, including tidbits into working with Nickelodeon's popular boy band, BTR, the touching lyric video behind her first single, "Mean Girls" (see below) and much more. Also, be sure to click here to pick up your digital copy of Rachel's EP.
Also, from Digital Spy:
'X Factor' USA's Rachel Crow releases new 'Mean Girls' video - watch Rachel Crow has released the video for her single 'Mean Girls'. The track is taken from the singer's debut EP. The track is from the self-titled EP released on June 26 by the X Factor USA star, who was controversially eliminated from the show before the semi-final last year. The video documents teenagers overcoming high school bullies and accepting themselves for who they are. Lyrics on the chorus include: "Mean girls, mean girls, I'm a just comb you outta my curls/ 
Mean girls, mean girls, you no longer run my world." Crow signed a joint deal with Syco Music and Columbia Records back in February. She also agreed a talent deal with Nickelodeon and is currently working on a pilot for a musical comedy show.

'My Adventure Books' By 'Identity Direct' Continue To Grow In UK Market

Below is a Identity Direct press release from PRWeb:
My Adventure Books by Identity Direct Continue to Grow in UK Market

My Adventure Books, produced by Identity Direct, are a popular product in the UK market. Originally starting in Sydney, Australia, Identity Direct has now become one of the world's leading suppliers of personalised children’s products, with offices around the world.
The eCommerce market is growing at a rate of approximately 20% year on year.

Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) June 29, 2012

My Adventure Books, produced by Identity Direct, are a popular product in the UK market. Originally starting in Sydney, Australia, Identity Direct has now become one of the world’s leading suppliers of personalised children’s products, with offices around the world.

The United Kingdom has been a growing market in the eCommerce space for the last 10 years. According to a recent report from IRMG, an e-tail trade consultancy, the eCommerce market is growing at a rate of approximately 20% year on year in the UK alone, with similar growth in the US market.

The year on year spending rates for the gifts industry has increased by 22% in the UK market. My Adventure Books, by Identity Direct have been a top seller for their UK based website for several years now, and this growth is proving that eCommerce is where the retail industry is heading.

Identity Direct are taking a strong position in the UK market. Due to the popularity of the My Adventure Books series, this has always been their main focus, however they are continually expanding their product range in other areas. This range includes personalised address labels, personalised school supplies, and other personalised children's gifts. Identity Direct constantly refresh product ranges and designs, ensuring they remain current.

One of the key differences Identity Direct have over other online personalised gift companies is their exclusive partnership with some of the biggest children’s brands in the world. Ongoing partnerships with Disney, Marvel, Sesame Street and Nickelodeon mean that Identity Direct can offer a wide range of personalised products, featuring your child’s favourite characters, which are not available in retail stores.

Key benefits that set Identity Direct apart include:

*Personalised products that are made to order
*Exclusive relationships with worldwide brands
*365 day return policy

About Identity Direct
Identity Direct, publisher of My Adventure Books, is the world’s leading supplier of personalised children’s products. We create products that bring magical, memorable moments that will live in the hearts and minds of you and your children forever. All our products are individually personalised for you and, having been in business since 1992, we’re experts in personalisation. We appreciate the joy our products bring you and we take seriously our responsibility to provide you with great quality products, matched with unrivalled value and superior service. We’re also partners with some of the biggest children’s brands in the world – including Disney, Marvel, Sesame Street and Nickelodeon. These partnerships let us combine the uniqueness of personalised gifts with the magic of your children’s favourite characters. If unique, memorable and magical is what you’re looking for in a gift, we can help!

http://www.identitydirect.co.uk.
Also, below is a second Identity Direct press release from PRWeb:
Identity Direct Now Offer Full Range of Personalised Books

Personalised books may be the ideal gift for many children, primarily due to their engaging nature, and personalised touch.
With over 40 thousand monthly searches globally for 'children’s books' there is no denying that there is significant demand for such products.
Personalised books may be the ideal gift for many children, primarily due to their engaging nature, and personalised touch.

Identity Direct recognised this need for children to develop and learn from a personalised reading experience, and now offer a full range of personalised books that are both entertaining, and educational. With over 40 thousand monthly searches globally for “children's books” there is no denying that there is significant demand for such products.

My Adventure Books, featuring Disney, Marvel, Sesame Street and Nickelodeon personalised books, is one of the key product lines Identity Direct stock.. A full range of personalised My Adventure Books are available online, and include many of Disney’s most popular characters. Using advanced printing technologies, Identity Direct are able to take orders online, and make every product to order. Many of the products contain details other than the child’s name, including location, date of birth, and names of real-life friends. This level of personalisation further immerses the child in the reading experience.

Identity Direct did not stop with text-based personalisation. Now it’s possible to upload an image of a child, and have them feature as a character in a book. These revolutionary children's books are available with a range of characters including Disney Princesses, Toy Story, Dora the Explorer, and Sesame Street. According to feedback placed on the Identity Direct website these books are “great quality” and contain “vibrant, beautiful pictures”.

About Identity Direct
Identity Direct is the world’s leading supplier of personalised children’s products. We create products that bring magical, memorable moments that will live in the hearts and minds of you and your children forever. All our products are individually personalised for you and, having been in business since 1992, we’re experts in personalisation. We appreciate the joy our products bring you and we take seriously our responsibility to provide you with great quality products, matched with unrivalled value and superior service. We’re also partners with some of the biggest children’s brands in the world – including Disney, Marvel, Sesame Street and Nickelodeon. These partnerships let us combine the uniqueness of personalised gifts with the magic of your children’s favourite characters. If unique, memorable and magical is what you’re looking for in a gift, we can help!

http://www.identitydirect.com.au.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Nickelodeon UK Presenter Anna Williamson To Star As 'Cinderella' In Milton Keynes Theatre's 2012 Pantomime "Cinderella"

According to Nickelodeon UK presenter Anna Williamson on her official Twitter page (@annawilliamsTV) and MKWeb's, a community website for the Milton Keynes area of the UK, homepage for the Milton Keynes Theatre, Nickelodeon UK presenter Anna Williamson will be starring in Milton Keynes Theatre's 2012 pantomime production of 'Cinderella' as the pantomime's heroine 'Cinderella', which will run at Milton Keynes Theatre from Friday 7th December 2012 until Sunday 6th January 2013.

Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK's Anna Williamson on her official Twitter feed (@annawilliamsTV):
[...] i'll be playing Cinderella this year in Milton Keynes alongside @louiespence & @TheKevOrkian - book now! X - 6.22am Thursday 28th June 2012
Also, from MK Web's Milton Keynes Theatre's Autumn/Winter 2012 Listings webpage:
Completing the ultimate Christmas package is Milton Keynes Theatre’s fantastic family panto, Cinderella, with everyone's favourite TV personality, Louie Spence, heading a sensational cast including Daybreak presenter Anna Williamson in the title role and comedy star Kev Orkian as the loveable Buttons. This will be a magical experience for the whole family – oh yes it will!
Also from MK Web about Milton Keynes Theatre's 2012 pantomime 'Cinderella':
Cinderella features a glittering combination of everything a traditional pantomime could wish for; a handsome price, enchanting fairy godmother, the boo-able ugly sisters and we must not forget our unsung hero, Buttons. With a sprinkling of magic from the fairy godmother, will Cinderella beat the clock and find the happy ending she deserves? You'll have to wait until the clock strikes midnight to find out!
Also, from MKWeb's 'Milton Keynes Theatre's Autumn 2012 Season Listings' Microsoft Word document file:
DECEMBER

CINDERELLA 07 DEC – 06 JAN

This Christmas we’re going to have a ball as Cinderella comes alive on the Milton Keynes Theatre stage. Everyone's favourite TV personality Louie Spenceheads a sensational cast including Daybreak presenter Anna Williamson as Cinderella, and comedy star Kev Orkian as Buttons. With boo-able Ugly Sisters, a sparkling set, stunning costumes, a live orchestra and real Shetland ponies - this year's Cinderella pantomime is guaranteed to be a magical experience for the whole family! Book your tickets now before the clock strikes midnight
You can book your tickets or get more information from Milton Keynes Theatre Box Office by calling 0844 8717652 (booking fee applies) or by visiting www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes [ATG Tickets] (booking fee applies).