Nickelodeon Italy To Premiere "House Of Anubis" Season 3, "The Reawakening", From Monday 29th April 2013

Nickelodeon Italy (also known as Nickelodeon Italia) has announced in the 'Notizie'/'News' section on their official website, NickTV.it, the very exciting Nickelodeon news that Nickelodeon Italy, the Italian version of the popular children's channel, will start to premiere season three of Nickelodeon's hit mystery drama series "House Of Anubis" (locally titled "casa di Anubis"), dubbed "The Reawakening", from Monday 29th April 2013! Below is Nick Italy's "Anubis: the third season of Nickelodeon" news article from their official website, translated by Google Translate:

Anubis: the third season of Nickelodeon

New mysteries, new emotions, new characters. Get ready to discover more secrets of the House of Anubis: April 29th exclusively on Nickelodeon comes the third season of Anubis! And this time there will be great news ...

At the heart of the story there is in fact Eddie Miller (played by Burkely Duffield). Eddie is no longer the reckless rebel who had known: it is now aware of his role as Osiris and is ready to take on this new responsibility. The house of Anubis arrives then a new girl, KT (played by Alexandra Shipp), and Eddie realizes immediately that they have a special bond with her ...

Meanwhile, a very dangerous enemy is about to wake up after a sleep that lasted 100 years. Eddie and Sibuna should join forces to stop this new curse that threatens your home!

Also, below is the untranslated nicktv.it news article, "Anubis: la terza stagione su Nickelodeon":

Anubis: la terza stagione su Nickelodeon


Nuovi misteri, nuove emozioni, nuovi personaggi. Preparati a scoprire altri segreti della casa di Anubis: il 29 aprile in esclusiva su Nickelodeon arriva la terza stagione di Anubis! E stavolta ci saranno grandi novità…

Al centro della storia ci sarà infatti Eddie Miller (interpretato da Burkely Duffield). Eddie non è più lo scapestrato ribelle che avevamo conosciuto: ora è consapevole del suo ruolo di Osiriano ed è pronto ad affrontare questa nuova responsabilità. Alla casa di Anubis arriva poi una nuova ragazza, KT (interpretata da Alexandra Shipp), e Eddie capisce fin da subito di avere un legame speciale con lei…

Nel frattempo, un nemico molto pericoloso sta per risvegliarsi dopo un sonno durato 100 anni. Eddie e i Sibuna dovranno unire le forze per fermare questa nuova maledizione che minaccia la casa!

Nickelodeon Portugal To Premiere "House Of Anubis" Season 3, "The Reawakening", From Monday 15th April 2013 At 3.40pm!

Nickelodeon Portugal has announced in the 'Noticias'/'News' section on their official website, nickelodeon.pt, the very exciting Nick News that Nickelodeon Portugal, the Portuguese version of the world's number one kids' channel, will start to premiere season three of Nickelodeon's hit mystery drama series "House Of Anubis" (locally titled "A Casa de Anubis"), dubbed "The Reawakening", on Monday 15th April 2013, where Nick Portugal will show all-new episodes weekdays at 3.40pm! Below is Nick Portugal's "The suspense returns to Nickelodeon!" news article from their official website, translated by Google Translate:

The suspense returns to Nickelodeon!


No more waiting! The suspense returns to Nickelodeon with the premiere of the third season of "House of Anubis". The next Monday, April 15, at 15:40, got an appointment with an episode that promises to cling to a new plot.


The series features the adventures of a group of students who face the hidden mysteries of a student residence English, while dealing with the ups and downs of teenagers themselves. In the third season, the Sibuna returns to the house with a new leader: Eddie (Burkely Duffield) as Osiris.

It depends on the Sibuna unravel the mysteries, deter and prevent adults an ancient curse that reawaken the evil.

This new season returns with your favorite characters and also with guys so far unknown. The female protagonists will join KT Rush (Alexandra Shipp), an American girl sent by her grandfather on a secret mission that will take a vital part in Sibuna, and Willow (Louisa Burnham-Connelly), a bright student and peculiar comes from another residence.

Furthermore, a new teacher, the girl Denby, arrives at school with the mysterious habit of meticulously protect an object ... What will? Eddie and KT will get into your home and make a surprising discovery. And as if that was not enough, Eddie makes sweeping inquiries about his father and Sibuna discovers that the tank man is Robert Frobisher Smythe.

Do not miss the start of the third season of "House of Anubis", because this issue will be full of unknowns and new love stories to the delight of all fans. From Monday to Friday at 15:40, on Nickelodeon.

Also, below is the untranslated Nick.pt news article, "O suspense regressa ao Nickelodeon!":

O suspense regressa ao Nickelodeon!

Acabou-se a espera! O suspense regressa ao Nickelodeon com a estreia da terceira temporada de "A Casa de Anubis". Na próxima segunda-feira, 15 de abril, às 15:40, tens encontro marcado com um episódio que promete agarrar-te a uma nova trama.

A série conta as peripécias de um grupo de estudantes que enfrentam os mistérios ocultos de uma residência de estudantes inglesa, ao mesmo tempo que lidam com os altos e baixos próprios dos adolescentes. Na terceira temporada, a Sibuna regressa à casa com um novo líder: Eddie (Burkely Duffield) como Osíris.

Vai depender da Sibuna desvendar os mistérios, deter os adultos e evitar uma maldição antiga que desperte novamente o mal.

Esta nova temporada regressa com os teus personagens preferidos e também com caras até agora desconhecidas. Às protagonistas femininas vai juntar-se KT Rush (Alexandra Shipp), uma rapariga americana enviada pelo seu avô em missão secreta, que se vai assumir uma parte vital na Sibuna, e Willow (Louisa-Burnham Connelly), uma estudante brilhante e peculiar que vem de outra residência.

Além disso, uma nova professora, a menina Denby, chega à escola com o misterioso hábito de proteger meticulosamente um objeto... O que será? Eddie e KT vão conseguir entrar na sua casa e fazer uma descoberta surpreendente. E como se já não bastasse, Eddie faz arrebatadoras averiguações sobre o seu pai e a Sibuna descobre que o homem do tanque é Robert Frobisher Smythe.

Não percas o começo da terceira temporada de "A Casa de Anubis", porque esta edição vai estar repleta de incógnitas e novas histórias de amor para deleite de todos os fãs. De segunda a sexta-feira às 15:40, no Nickelodeon.

Nickelodeon Channels In Europe Announce Plans To Premiere Final Episode Of "iCarly", "iGoodbye", And New Nick Comedy Series "Marvin Marvin" On Saturday 13th April 2013

Many European Nickelodeon channels and networks (Nickelodeon Europe) have announced on their official websites and Facebook profile pages plans to premiere the brand new very special one-hour series finale episode of Nickelodeon's groundbreaking hit sitcom "iCarly", called "iGoodbye", on Saturday 13th April 2013! In addition, Nick channels around Europe have also announced plans to premiere and show Lucas Cruickshank's brand new intergalactic Nickelodeon comedy series "Marvin Marvin" from Saturday 13th April 2013, after their debut of the last ever episode of "iCarly", "iGoodbye"! Below is a list of air times Nick channels around Europe will be premiering "iGoodbye" and "Marvin, Marvin" on Saturday 13th April 2013:


Nickelodeon Poland (Polska):

iGoodbye: 6.55pm
Marvin Marvin: 7.45pm

Nickelodeon Denmark (Danmark):

iGoodbye: 5.05pm
Marvin Marvin: 5.55pm

Nickelodeon Sweden (Sverige):

iGoodbye: 5.45pm
Marvin Marvin: 6.35pm

Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland):

iGoodbye: 5.30pm
Marvin Marvin: 6.10pm

Nickelodeon Belgium:

iGoodbye: 6.00pm
Marvin Marvin: 6.45pm

Nickelodeon Switzerland (Swiss):

iGoodbye: 5.55pm

Nickelodeon Italy (Italia):

iGoodbye: 6.40pm

Diversity Stars Jordan Banjo And Perri Kiely Begin Filming For Nickelodeon UK And Sky 1 HD's Brand New Dance-Themed Realty Show "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party"

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced in the following Press Release the very exciting Nick UK & Eire news that Princess Productions begun filming around the UK with Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, of British street dance troupe Diversity fame, for their brand new Nickelodeon and Sky 1 HD series "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" on Tuesday 2nd April 2013!

A joint commission for Nickelodeon UK and Sky 1 HD, this 8 episode x 30 minute series will see Jordan and Perri do what they do best – teaching kids their best street dance routines, whilst throwing the ultimate surprise parties. Since the show was announced in February 2013, excited kids from across the UK have sent in their applications and Jordan and Perri can't wait to get started. They've also invited some of their showbiz pals to help with the party planning so expect cool music, crazy moves and a few surprises for the party goers!

Throughout the series Jordan and Perri will help to decide the theme of each of the parties, as they put performers through their paces during intense dance rehearsals. Not only will the headline act be put to the test, but guests will also get a chance to show off their signature moves – no dad dancing allowed! And not forgetting the viewers at home, who will be able to learn step-by-step some of Jordan and Perri's routines!

Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will premiere and show "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" during Summer 2013 before launching on Sky 1 later in the year!

Nickelodeon UK Press Release:

FILMING FOR JORDAN & PERRI’S ULTIMATE BLOCK PARTY BEGINS ACROSS THE UK


London – 2nd April 2013 – This Easter Princess Productions begins filming with Jordan and Perri, of Diversity fame, for their brand new Nickelodeon and Sky 1 HD series Jordan & Perri’s Ultimate Block Party.

A joint commission for Nickelodeon and Sky 1 HD, this 8 x 30 mins. series will see Jordan and Perri do what they do best – teaching kids their best street dance routines, whilst throwing the ultimate surprise parties. Since the show was announced last month, excited kids from across the UK have sent in their applications and Jordan and Perri can’t wait to get started. They’ve also invited some of their showbiz chums to help with the party planning so expect cool music, crazy moves and a few surprises for the party goers!

Throughout the series Jordan and Perri will help to decide the theme of the parties, as they put performers through their paces during intense dance rehearsals. Not only will the headline act be put to the test, but guests will also get a chance to show off their signature moves – no dad dancing allowed!

And not forgetting the viewers at home, who can learn step-by-step some of Jordan and Perri’s routines.

“Creating eight bespoke block parties in eight weeks is a new and massive challenge for everyone,” said Peter Drake, VP Creative Director, Nickelodeon UK and Executive Producer for Jordan & Perri’s Ultimate Block Party. “But we know seeing Jordan and Perri taking their unique style and skills across the UK is going to be amazing experience for the kids involved and the viewers at home.”

Deborah Sargeant, Commissioning Editor for Entertainment at Sky added, “We think Jordan & Perri are brilliant fun and we're really thrilled to be starting the filming on this exciting new show with Nickelodeon and Princess Productions. We hope our customers will enjoy the eight Ultimate Block Parties the boys are busily creating.”

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon has been bringing audiences in the UK and Ireland hit international and locally-produced kid’s content since 1993. Reaching 14 million homes, Nickelodeon offers a schedule packed with innovative, playful and heartfelt programming featuring top shows such as House of Anubis, SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly. Viewers can also catch Nickelodeon in high definition through Nickelodeon HD and have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nick +1. Exclusive games, behind the scenes clips, show information and more are available on nick.co.uk Nickelodeon is on Sky 604, Virgin 712, through BT Vision and TalkTalk channel 315.

Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media and BSkyB Networks. Launched in 1993, the Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 million cable and satellite homes.

About Sky

Sky is the UK and Ireland’s leading home entertainment and communications company. Around 40% of all homes have a direct relationship with Sky through its range of TV, broadband and home telephony services.

Sky is the UK's biggest investor in television content, investing more than £2.3 billion a year in channels such as Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky Arts, Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Sky News. Around twothirds of Sky’s content spend is invested in the UK and Sky is the fastest-growing source of investment in original British programmes. More than 30 million people watch Sky content each week.

Alongside its commitment to offering customers a greater choice of high-quality content, Sky is a leading innovator. Customers enjoy total control and flexibility over their favourite TV through Sky+, watch TV on the move through Sky Go, and enjoy the best quality TV experience at home through High Definition and 3D.

Sky distributes its content broadly over several platforms, including satellite, cable, IPTV, mobile and WiFi. NOW TV, Sky’s second consumer brand, builds on the company’s leadership in internet TV. Sky is also the UK's fastest-growing home communications company and favourite ‘triple-play’ provider of TV, broadband and home phone.

Sky believes in making a wider contribution to the communities in which it operates by taking positive action on the environment, supporting grassroots sports and increasing access to, and participation in, the arts. Sky employs 23,000 people, has annual revenues of £6.8 billion and is estimated to support a £5.4 billion contribution to UK GDP. Sky is listed on the London Stock Exchange (BSY). www.sky.com/corporate[.]

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Kris Taylor And Chris Frechette Talk About How They Designed The New Look For Heroes in a Half Shell For Nickelodeon's Upcoming "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows" Video Game

The video gaming website GameSpot has unveiled a exclusive article which reveals how video game developers Kris Taylor and Chris Frechette developed and designed the new look of the Heroes in a Half Shell for Nickelodeon's upcoming brand new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" video game, called "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" for Red Fly Studio, which, based on Nick's all-new CGI-animated TMNT television series, will be released on PlayStation Network, PC and Xbox Live Arcade during Summer 2013. The article also features various character concept art for Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, and a online streaming video featuring the trailer for the brand new TMNT video game:

The Anatomy of a Ninja Turtle

Chris Frechette and Kris Taylor of Red Fly Studio explain the development of this striking new look for the heroes of TMNT: Out of the Shadows.

Strange. Stylish. Hideous. Awesome. This modern, realistic take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles lineup has been called a lot of things. But no matter the verdict, all will agree that it's certainly distinct--and distinction has always been the goal for developers Kris Taylor and Chris Frechette of Red Fly Studio. As Turtles fans themselves, they relished the opportunity to make their mark on Turtles history with a style unlike anything the franchise has seen before. Learn how Red Fly Studio pulled it off.




Before deciding on their designs for the turtles, Frechette and Taylor knew Out of the Shadows was going to feel different. Having experienced the height of Turtles mania in the late '80s and early '90s, both designers decided early on that they wanted their game to have a more mature theme that older audiences would gravitate toward.

The world came first. Their vision of Manhattan was much darker and grittier than what had come before and would therefore need a new breed of turtle. To help find a jumping-off point for this new breed, the pair reached out to veteran character designer Carlos Haunte, who inked the concept art shown above. Frechette and Taylor were floored. Never before had they seen designs quite like this. From the patterns on their skin to the articulate musculature, these turtles could almost be real.

That distinction--that realism--quickly became one of the team's guidelines. They wanted not only for their four heroes to stand apart from the franchise's past, but for each turtle to have his own unique style as well. As Taylor explains, "One of our main goals when we started this project was: if you see one of these turtles alone and without any color identification, you need to know who it is."

"We worked really hard with [Haunte] to develop these shape symbols, which helped define the turtles both mentally and physically. You'll notice Leonardo is a triangle, which is a focused and sharp shape because he's the focused leader of the group. That shape is worked into his physique, his face, and even the angles of his eyes. I think that really helped us get these characters feeling as unique as they do. Now when I see them, I have no question of who's who. They all have their own identities."




Those identities didn't just start and end with Haunte's work; they were just the beginning. Red Fly still had a lifetime of Turtles artwork to draw from. "[In the piece above] I have three versions of Donatello," said Taylor. "The one on the far left is based on the toys and old cartoons, combined with being more realistically defined. The one on the far right was based on [Haunte's] original works. We then tried to meet in the middle with a blend of styles. The piece is all about that transition."

As the designs evolved, the team found its stride in balancing designs old and new, unique and original. The character shapes, skin tones, and sheer grit of Haunte's work was married with the distinct character patterns found in the current Nickelodeon cartoon. In the image below, you can see how Donatello is tall and lanky, while Raphael is a bit shorter and much stockier. Striking this balance was important for the team as a way to honor the franchise's long and colorful history.

"There are fans that cherish the original comics, fans who love the '90s cartoon, and now fans who are into the new generation of Turtles," explained Frechette. "There have been so many incarnations of [the Turtles] that I think everybody has something different they enjoy about a specific look or feel. Having the chance to put our own stamp on these designs--as fans--has been a huge deal for us."




As Turtles fans, the team spent a lot of time sweating the finer details of their designs. Some issues, such as the inclusion of tails, were easier to resolve than others. "We opted to lose the tail," Frechette stated. "Starting out, we said to ourselves, 'Let's go back to the original comics and put the tail back in.' But then, as we were thumbing through some of the older comics, we noticed every time those guys would do the splits, [the tail] stopped looking like a tail…and started looking like something else!"

Eyes were another animal altogether. Some team members favored having irises and pupils, while others preferred the all-white style. "My stance was: it has been established both ways, so there's really no wrong answer here," said Taylor. "But we also wanted to have a lot of story-driven scenes, and eyes are a subtle thing we connect with as viewers. If we went all white all the time, it would make that emotional connection very difficult."

Even so, Frechette was a diehard advocate of the imposing, all-white eyes. Eventually, as Frechette explains, a compromise was reached. "In the Nickelodeon show, [the turtles] have irises and pupils until they get into combat, and then BAM they have all-white eyes. We adopted that style for our game as well, and it really pops. A lot of our environments are pretty dark, so when you draw your weapons and see those eyes pop, it feels really good."

See how the Turtles new style translates in the game with this announcement trailer.



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Redesigning such beloved characters is always a tall order, and the only guarantee is that you won't please everyone. Still, the team insists that the challenge is worthwhile. "I think it's a little lazy to just fall back on what's already been done and what has already been seen," said Frechette. "But I think it is important to respect the franchise and find that sweet spot between meeting the fans' expectations and giving them something they eventually grow to appreciate and are glad it happened."

"It was a long process to get to the end," Taylor added, "but we put a lot of work into it, and everyone here is really proud of what we've come up with. We think we got a really good feel for these characters, and we're excited to hear what the fans think about them." You can see these new Turtles in action when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is released on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and PC this summer.

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