UK Satellite TV Provider Sky Expands 'Sky Go' App

From C21Media:

Sky expands Go app

UK satellite TV provider Sky is expanding its Sky Go mobile app, adding more channels and making it available on a wider range of devices.

From this week, viewers accessing the live TV app will be able to watch three more live Sky entertainment channels on the move: Sky1, Sky Living and Sky Arts1.

Sky is also launching the app for Android devices for the first time, a move that a Sky spokesman said will effectively double the size of its addressable audience.

Previously, the Sky Go mobile app included the five Sky Sports channels, ESPN, Sky News and the range of Sky Movie channels. However, the only entertainment channel that was available was Sky Atlantic, which launched on the app at the end of January.

While mobile users are able to access movie content on-demand, the other channels are only available through the app on a linear basis – though Sky said more on-demand content will follow in time.

The online version of the service, available through PC, Mac and Xbox games consoles, already offers more on-demand options and an expanded line-up of 39 channels, including MTV, Gold, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, History, Nat Geo Wild and Eden.

Sky Go launched last year when Sky brought together its separate Sky Mobile TV and online Sky Player offerings together under one banner.

Before this week, the Sky Go mobile app was only available for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Sky estimated that in the UK market there are currently some 11 million of these iOS devices in use and an equivalent number of Android devices, made by the likes of Samsung and HTC.

The news comes just weeks after Sky said it was planning to launch a stand-alone internet TV service in the first half of this year to go head-to-head with on-demand rivals Netflix and LoveFilm.

Andrew McDonald
20-02-2012
©C21Media

Behind The Scenes Video Of UK-Irish Boy Band "One Direction" Performing "What Makes You Beautiful" On "iCarly: iGot Jungle Worms"

From PopCrush:

Watch One Direction Perform on ‘iCarly’

Brit sensations One Direction stole the show on ‘iCarly.’ The behind-the-scenes filming of the ‘X Factor U.K.’ winners’ stint on the Nickelodeon hit shows the cast and crew dancing and clapping along to their hit ‘What Makes You Beautiful.’

Filmed on Jan. 30, it’s a pretty standard performance by the guys, full of their signature melodies and charm. At the end, Harry Styles does a sheepish head shake. Aww!

We reported last month that the ‘One Thing’ singers would play themselves on the show. The plot outline: Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) returns home after a trip and falls ill. She finds out that One Direction agreed to perform on her web show, however, and is absolutely thrilled! That is, until Styles falls ill and Carly dotes on him. This would be adorable, but she later learns that he faked his sickness for attention. Not cool, Harry! Carly and her crew plan to get Styles back in the group by pretending Gibby is a new member.

Does her scheme work? You’ll have to tune into the episode when it airs to find out! One thing we do know: Niall Horan has a crush on a certain Ms. Cosgrove! Think we’ll see their chemistry onscreen?

[Behind The Scenes Of Nickelodeon's "iCarly" - Watch One Direction Perform On The ‘iCarly’ Episode "iGot Jungle Worms"]

Also, from Popdust:

One Direction are Now Invading our Nickeloden TV Shows

Uh-oh. It was one thing when UK boy band One Direction were just charting in the iTunes top 20 and winning our Popdust Pop-Off, but now they have laid siege to one of our country’s proudest cultural institutions—Nickelodeon. The group recently appeared on an episode of iCarly, playing themselves and singing their current hit, “What Makes You Beautiful.” Popcrush helpfully explains the plot machinations behind the group’s appearance:

Carly returns home after a trip and falls ill. She finds out that One Direction agreed to perform on her web show, however, and is absolutely thrilled! That is, until Styles falls ill and Carly dotes on him. This would be adorable, but she later learns that he faked his sickness for attention. Not cool, Harry! Carly and her crew plan to get Styles back in the group by pretending Gibby is a new member.

We’re not 100% sure we follow—our knowledge of iCarly is limited to Miranda’s “Kissin’ U” and that clip that circulated around the internet a few months back of two of the characters recreating a famous assassination scene from The Wire for some reason. Still, now it looks like it’s only a matter of time before One Direction have officially brought our country under their collective thumb. We’d like to remind them that as trusted pop bloggers, we can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves.

Nickelodeon UK Announces That Voting For The UK-Specific "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" Nominations To Open Soon

UPDATE: Voting for the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids Choice Awards" on Nickelodeon UK's official "Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards" website is now open! Click here to vote in the 2012 KCAs!

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland have announced and confirmed on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK) that voting for the the UK-specific "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2012" categories and nominees, where Nickelodeon UK and Ireland viewers can have their say and vote for KCA2012 nominees exclusive to the UK, which will be part of Nickelodeon UK's version of the the main "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" show, will be opening later this week (week beginning Monday 20th February 2012):

So, is Rob [Robert Pattinson] a 2012 KCA nominee or not?

@NickelodeonUK: YES! He is nominated for Favourite UK Actor :) Voting opens later this wk!

Also:

Getting excited for the KCAs? You can check the nominee list here http://ow.ly/9aXKk & get choosing before votes open ltr this wk! #KCAUK

And:

Can the UK vote for the Kids choice awards?

@NickelodeonUK: Yes! UK can vote for ALL US categories & 8 UK categories! Opens this wkend [weekend]

You can also find a full list of of Nickelodeon's UK-specific "2012 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards" categories and nominees, which will be part of Nickelodeon UK's version of the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards", here on 'NickALive!'

Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice Arrives In The UK For Her Winter 2012 Tour Of The UK; To Attend The 2012 BRIT Awards

Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice, who plays the character Tori Vega on the hit Nickelodeon show "Victorious", announced on her official Twitter profile page (@VictoriaJustice) at 4.13pm on Sunday 19th February 2012 that she has arrived in the UK to begin her Winter 2012/February 2012 visit and tour of the UK. On landing at the UK airport, Victoria Justice was met and greeted by some of her biggest British fans, who were the first people to sing "Happy Birthday" to her, and participated in having her photograph taken with some of her biggest British fans:

Thank u 2 my UK peeps who greeted me @ the airport when I landed! 1st one's 2 sing me happy b day:{)/ Love u guys! http://twitpic.com/8m1m6d

While in the UK to celebrate and promote Nickelodeon Consumer Products UK's brand new "Victorious merchandise" line, including a "George At Asda" clothing line based on the popular Nickelodeon show "Victorious", Namco Bandai Games Europe's brand new "Victorious: Time to Shine" (Xbox 360 Kinect) and "Victorious: Hollywood Arts Debut" (Nintendo DS) "Victorious" video games, and the British releases of the brand new "Victorious: Music From The Hit TV Show" soundtrack CD and brand new "Victorious - The BIG Showcase: Season 1,Volume 1" DVD (region 2), "Victorious" star Victoria Justice will making special appearances and be holding a few "Meet and Greet Victoria Justice" sessions; one at Asda's "Asda Thurrock Living" shop on Monday 20th February 2012 between 3.30pm and 7.00pm, where Victoria Justice will also be attending a special fashion show, and one at HMV's Oxford Circus shop in Oxford Street in London on Wednesday 22nd February 2012 at 5.00pm, where Victoria will be meeting fans and signing copies of the album 'Victorious: Music From The Hit TV Show' or the DVD 'Victorious: Season 1' or the game 'Victorious: Hollywood Arts Debut'.

Victoria Justice has also announced on her official Twitter feed that she will be attending The BRIT Awards 2012* Ceremony at The O2 Arena in London on Tuesday, 21st February 2012:

[...] I'll see u @ the Brit awards right?? [...]

And:

Getting ready 4 the Brit Awards!! Trying a new look tonight. Can't wait 2 see the show :{). Who do u guys want 2 win?

*Also known as the 2012 BRIT Awards.

The BRIT Awards is the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards and the British equivalent of the American Grammy Awards.

Also Tweeted by Victoria Justice:

Btw, I hear 2day is Pancake Day in the UK! I find this is so fascinating. What do u guys put on ur pancakes? Tweet me pics! #ProperFoody - 2.17pm Tuesday 21st February 2012

And:

Morning UK-stersss! ;{). I'm having a very vintage & fun morning! Love a good 50's style photo shoot. #throwback xo http://twitpic.com/8n6189 - 11.30am Wednesday 22nd February 2012

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

did u guys got a chance to see @VictoriaJustice yet?

@NickelodeonUK: Yay! Shes had a warm UK welcome even if the weather is brr!

And:

[...] Her + Pixie [Victoria Justice and Pixie Lott] have been tweeting each other today

@NickelodeonUK: Hope they hang out at Brits!!

Also:

Our @VictoriaJustice is off to the Brit Awards! I wonder who she'll b partying with? Keep ur eyes peeled when u tune in tonight!

Also, from GossipCenter.com:

Victoria Justice Lifts Off for London

Packed and ready to take to the skies, Victoria Justice was spotted catching an international flight out of LAX Airport in Los Angeles on Saturday night (February 18).

The 18-year-old smiled for the paparazzi as she trekked through the terminal to board her UK bound plane, tweeting just ahead of the trip, "About to take off! Powering down. See u soon London!! :{D xoxo http://instagr.am/p/HK7nronIC-/ [photograph of Victoria Justice sitting on a airplane]"

Miss Justice's travels came on the same night as the airing of an all-new episode of her hit show "Victorious" titled "Andre's Horrible Girl," while fans of the series can look forward to another fresh installment titled "Car, Rain, and Fire" debuting next Saturday (February 25) at 8/7c on Nickelodeon.

With a short promo found below, "Car, Rain, and Fire" will see Cat's favorite actress pass away. Wanting to honor her, she, Tori, and Jade end up going on a roadtrip to San Diego. Meanwhile, Trina keeps busy directing herself and the boys in a play.



Enjoy the pictures of Victoria Justice catching a flight at LAX Airport (February 18) [here on the official GossipCenter.com website].

Also, from Celebrity Teen Scoop:

Victoria Justice Celebrates 19th Birthday In London

Happy birthday to Victoria Justice! The Victorious star turned 19 on Sunday (February 19) and celebrated part of it by landing in London. At the airport she was greeted by fans who gave her cards.

She wrote on her Twitter page: "Some b day presents I got @ the airport! These hand made cards make me so happy. #SincereThankU http://instagr.am/p/HMUZErHIOo/”

She also added: “Thank u 2 my UK peeps who greeted me @ the airport when I landed! 1st one’s 2 sing me happy b day:{)/ Love u guys!”

The teen is certainly enjoying her time in the U.K. She recently posted a photo of a glass teapot and wrote: "I love London!! Woke up 2 some of this, so delicious!"

Brand new episodes of Victorious are airing on Nickelodeon. The next one is titled Car, Rain and Fire and debuts next Saturday on February 25.

Glad she's having a fun trip!

Sneak Peeks At Nickelodeon UK's Brand New "Victorious" Episode Called "Beggin' On Your Knees"

To celebrate Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK premiering the brand new episode of "Victorious" called "Beggin' on Your Knees" on Monday 20th February 2012 at 6.00pm (repeated at 7.00pm on Nick Replay UK), below are three high quality (HQ) streaming videos featuring clips from the brand new "Victorious" episode called "Beggin' on Your Knees" and the music video for Victoria Justice's new music single called "Beggin' on Your Knees".

Someone's all happy about something / Beck Oliver (Avan Jogia) born in Canada:

Victorious “Beggin' on Your Knees” 9:30pm (ET/PT) from NickPress on Vimeo.

The Full Moon Jam is coming up and the cutest boy in school wants to perform a duet with Tori, but she finds out he has a reputation. Is Tori just having trust issues or is this guy bad news? This episode features a musical performance of “Beggin’ On Your Knees.”

Tori Vega (Victoria Justice) persuades Andre Harris (Leon Thomas III) to help her write a song / Victoria Justice "Beggin on Your Knees" music video featuring the cast of the hit Nickelodeon TV show "Victorious" (in HD (High Definition), with Spanish subtitles):

Ella Jonas - Beggin' On Your Knees from Michelle Daniels on Vimeo.

New Single from the Deluxe Edition album "Time to Shine"

Behind the scenes at a amusement park on a pier on the set of Victoria Justice's new music video for her new song/single "Beggin' on Your Knees" (video in HD and from a Nickelodeon Podcast):

Beggin On Your Knees - Behind The Scenes from Amanda on Vimeo.

To celebrate Nick UK and Ireland and Nick HD UK premiering the brand new episode of "Victorious" titled "Beggin' on Your Knees" on Monday 20th February 2012, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland have posted a exclusive sneak peek picture on their official Twitter feed:

Whos getting excited for brand new @Victorious tomorrow? Take a peek at an exclusive pic & start counting down! http://ow.ly/i/sM7G

Also:

Only 2 hours til the UK premiere of @Victorious Beggin on Your Knees. Can Tori trust Ryder? Or is she foolish to ignore his bad reputation?!

And:

It's time! Beggin On Your Knees is go go go... who's watching?

Also:

It's time! Beggin On Your Knees is go go go... who's watching?

And:

Aaah! So far it is epic and the open scene has only started!

@NickelodeonUK: Sure is! I dont trust handsome-boy tho!

Also:

@victoriajustice [Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice]: To all my UK friends Beggin' on Your Knees is on now. Let me know what you think after.

@NickelodeonUK: Do it!

And:

Uh oh, is Ryder going to break Tori's heart? He seems so nice....

And:

Does anyone else think Robbie is looking pretty good?!

Also:

LOVE this song so much! What a voice! Even Jade is rocking out...

Also:

is this song on the victorious album ["Beggin' on Your Knees"]??

@NickelodeonUK: Yes it is!

And:

"What about your spicy tuna balls!" Ah... dont be sad its over, its BTR next up plus there is more BRAND NEW @Victorious on Friday at 6pm :D

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's Press Office on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUKPR):

are you #VicTORious? ahhh so excited new #Victorious episode on now!