Nickelodeon USA To Premiere Brand New "Power Rangers Megaforce" In 2013; UK's Channel 5 Picks Up Rights To "Power Rangers Samurai" And "Power Rangers Super Samurai"

From C21Media:

Power Rangers unveil Megaforce, C5 deal

Saban Brands has revealed the latest chapter of the Power Rangers franchise, titled Megaforce, and sold another two seasons from the brand to UK terrestrial Channel 5 (C5).

Power Rangers Megaforce
Power Rangers Megaforce is lined up to premiere on Nickelodeon in the US next year on the 20th anniversary on the brand’s birth. It will introduce a new plot based around a supernatural protector of Earth.

Meanwhile, C5 has acquired Megaforce's predecessors, Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai. Both seasons will premiere later this summer on the channels’ boys-skewed weekend block.

The seasons’ distributor, MarVista Entertainment, has recently closed deals with Spanish children’s channel Boing, Venezuela's Venevision, Chile’s Mega and Indian Nick affiliate channel Sonic. Broadcasters in Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy and Mexico also run them.

Nick debuted Power Rangers Super Samurai in the US and YTV in Canada in February.

Jesse Whittock
12-06-2012
©C21Media

GENRES: Children's, Live-action

SHOWS: Power Rangers, Power Rangers Megaforce, Power Rangers Samurai, Power Rangers Super Samurai

COMPANIES: Boing, Channel 5, Marvista Entertainment, Mega, Saban Brands, Sonic, Venevision

SECTIONS: C21 Kids

COUNTRIES: Australia, Canada, Chile, India, Italy, Latin America, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, UK, US, Venezuela

Also, from Kidscreen:

Channel 5 picks up Power Rangers Samurai


L.A.-based MarVista Entertainment, the exclusive international distributor for Saban Brands' Power Rangers franchise, has licensed Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai to the UK's Channel 5. Episodes of both half-hour seasons will premiere later this summer in the channel’s new weekend animation block for boys.

Recently announced new international broadcast partners for Power Rangers Samurai, include Spain’s 24-hour kids channel Boing, Venezuela’s Venevision, Chile’s Mega and Sonic, part of the Nickelodeon platform in India. These international partners join existing International partners, including Nickelodeon (multiple territories), Channel 9 (Australia), TV4 (New Zealand), Canal J and Gulli (France), Mediaset’s Italia 1 and Boing (Italy) and Televisa (Mexico). In total, Power Rangers Samurai reaches more than 150 territories across the globe.

Saban Brands plans to support the Channel 5 UK market launch with character appearances, retail promotions and advertising.

Tags: Channel 5, MarVista Entertainment, Power Rangers Samurai, Saban Brands

Also, from Licensing.biz:

Channel 5 gains Power Rangers broadcasting rights

Saban Brands’ Power Rangers Samurai and Super Samurai will premiere on the channel this summer.

The UK’s Channel 5 has acquired the licence to air both Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai.

The deal was struck by Channel 5 and producer and distributor MarVist Entertainment, which is the exclusive distributor for Saban Brands’ popular boys franchise Power Rangers.

“The latest instalment of the Power Rangers franchise: Samurai and Super Samurai are fun, action-packed programming that will appeal to young boys,” said Channel 5’s head of acquisitions Katie Keenan. “It’s a great addition to our new weekend animation block.”

MarVista Entertainment’s CEO Fernando Szew added: “Saban Brands’ Power Rangers franchise continues to deliver top ratings to broadcasters around the world and to engage a new generation of viewers.

“Each new installment, be it Power Rangers Samurai or Power Rangers Super Samurai, upholds the high-level of action, humour, colorful characters and captivating stories that franchise fans have come to expect, and are supported by Saban Brands' stellar global licensing and merchandising programs.”

Channel 5 joins other international broadcast partners for Power Rangers Samurai, including Spain’s 24-hour kids channel Boing, Venezuela’s Venevision, Chile’s Mega, and Sonic, which is part of the Nickelodeon platform in India.

Others include Nickelodeon for multiple territories, Channel 9 in Australia, TV4 in New Zealand, Canal J and Gulli in France, Mediaset’s Italia 1 and Boing in Italy and Televisa in Mexico.

Power Rangers Samurai reaches over 150 territories across the globe. The property is currently the No.1 kids action series on Nickelodeon in the US.

Nicktoons UK Launches Brand New "Furious Friday" Programming Block And Competition

According to Nickelodeon UK's brand new "Furious Friday's" promo/trailer (below with transcript), Friday's throughout June and July 2012 are going to get Furious on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's animation channel, NickToons UK and Ireland, as Nickelodeon UK launches a brand new Nicktoons's programming stunt and programming block called "Furious Friday"!

From Friday 15th June 2012, Nicktoons will be devoting every Friday evening between 5.00pm and 8.00pm for six weeks to some of Nickelodeon's most action packed shows - "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Supah Ninjas", "Power Rangers Samurai", and "Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness".

Plus, every Friday during "Furious Friday's", Nicktoons will be giving lucky "Furious Friday" fans and Nicktoons viewers the chance to win some great prizes by unveiling a unique code they will be able to enter on Nickelodeon UK's official Nicktoons website at Nicktoons.co.uk.

Kung Fu Fury is about to be unleashed, as Nicktoons unites a line-up of lethal legends!

[Po The Panda: Let's do this!]

Kicking of with NinjaBob Karate Pants, then it's a Power Half Hour of Panda, followed by the Power Rangers Samurai, and the Supah Ninjas!

Plus, catch the [Watch & Win] weekly codeword and you could win at Nicktoons.co.uk.

Furious Friday, Fridays from 5 till 8, on Nicktoons!

Below is more information about Nickelodeon UK's brand new Nicktoons' programming block and programming stunt from the official Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's websites' brand new official "Furious Friday" website, Nick.co.uk/shows/furiousfridays, where you'll also be able to enter Nicktoons' exclusive "Furious Fridays" competitions from 15/6/2012 at 5pm:

Furious Friday
Coming Soon!

Competition Starts Next Week!

Hey, Furious Fans!

The Furious Friday competition officially opens on Friday 15th June at 5.00pm. In the meantime, check out the awesome prizes that one lucky entrant could win each week.

WEEK ONE

A Toshiba 19" LCD TV with DVD combo
Kung Fu Panda 1 & 2 Boxset and the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie DVD

WEEK TWO

An Apple iPod Shuffle 2Gb
SpongeBob Headphones

WEEK THREE

A Nintendo 3DS console
SpongeBob SquigglePants game for Nintendo 3DS
SpongeBob 3DS Travel Kit

WEEK FOUR

A Nintendo Wii Console
Power Rangers Samurai game for Nintendo Wii

WEEK FIVE

Sony Digital DSC Camera
Power Rangers Megablox Set

WEEK SIX

ViewSonic 10" Tablet
SpongeBob Backpack

Get Furious and remember to enter the competition next Friday! The competition will run for 6 weeks with a different set of prizes each week.

Terms and conditions apply.

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

Check out your fave action stars with episodes every Furious Friday & win prizes here! :) http://ow.ly/bKMi7.

Nick Jr. Channel UK To Show Brand New Episodes Of "Team Umizoomi" From Monday 11th June 2012

According to Nick Jr. UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickJrUK) and Nick Jr. UK and Eire's "What's On" schedule section on the official Nick Jr. UK and Ireland website, NickJr.co.uk, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's preschool channel, Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland, will be premiering and showing brand new episodes of Nick Juniors' CGI-animated (animated using computer-generated imagery) educational, musical preschool television series "Team Umizoomi" every weekday at 7.30am and 5.00pm from Monday 11th June 2012 to Friday 15th June 2012:

Umi Friends - brand #new Team Umizoomi eps are on all this week on #NickJrUK! Tune in at 5pm to help Milli, Geo and Bot solve problems

Former Nickelodeon Advertising Executive Joins Viggle As Chief Revenue Officer

From 4-traders:

Ad Industry Dynamo Kevin Arrix Joins Viggle as Chief Revenue Officer

Former Citigroup Executive Julie Gerola hired as Vice President, Loyalty and Rewards to Create the First Rewards Program for Watching Television

Viggle, the loyalty program for television recently launched by Function(x) Inc.™ (Pink Sheets:FNCX), announced the appointment of Kevin Arrix and Julie Gerola to the company's executive team. The new hires bring experience managing world-class digital advertising businesses and large-scale loyalty programs for some of the world's biggest brands in media, entertainment and financial services.

Kevin Arrix recently joined Viggle as Chief Revenue Officer after holding the position of Executive Vice President of Digital Advertising at MTV Networks. At MTV Networks, Kevin oversaw MTV Network's digital advertising sales and operations for online and mobile advertising across all of the company's properties, including MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, COMEDY CENTRAL, Shockwave, CMT, Spike and Logo. Prior to moving into his cross-brand role at MTV Networks, Kevin was Vice President of Nickelodeon's digital ad sales and led an East Coast-based Nickelodeon TV sales team. He also previously held a leadership role at CBS Sportsline after seven years at Turner Broadcasting, primarily in the Turner International division, where he held appointments in New York, Chicago and Europe.

Julie Gerola joins Viggle as Vice President, Loyalty and Rewards, overseeing Viggle's rewards program. She was most recently Senior Vice President at Citigroup, where she oversaw the industry-recognized Citi ThankYou Rewards program. With more than 10 years of loyalty expertise and deep passion for the consumer experience, Julie is the perfect fit for Viggle as the company pioneers the first loyalty program for television.

"Kevin and Julie bring unparalleled talent, experience and relationships to quickly scale our business," said Janet Scardino, CEO of Function(x) Inc. "They join us at an exciting time as we continue building a world-class team that combines the best of Silicon Valley, Madison Avenue and Hollywood to deliver the best possible experience to our users."

About Viggle?

Viggle is a loyalty program for television that gives people real rewards for checking into the television shows they are watching. Currently available for Apple iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®, Viggle automatically identifies what television shows its users are watching and awards them points when they check-in. Viggle users can redeem their points in the app's rewards catalogue for items such as movie tickets, music, gift cards or convert them into charitable donations. For more information, follow us on Twitter @Viggle or like us on Facebook.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. All information provided in this press release is as of June 5, 2012. Except as required by law, Function(x) Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Media Contact:
Weber Shandwick for Viggle
Laura Gonia, 206-576-5580
Viggle@webershandwick.com
or
Investor Relations:
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John.Small@functionxinc.com.

Preview Of Nickelodeon's Brand New Updated Version Of The Classic Nickelodeon Gameshow "Figure It Out"

From The Huffington Post:

'Figure It Out' Reboot: Preview New Version Of Classic Nickelodeon Series (VIDEO)


A scene from the new version of "Figure It Out.
"Figure It Out" is back! The classic '90s Nickelodeon series returns to the network Mon., June 11, at 7 p.m. ET with new host Jeff Sutphen in place of original host Summer Sanders.

The format is the same: A four-person celebrity panel must guess the hidden talent of a contestant. Along the way they'll get clues to help them guess. Oh, and that infamous slime is back.

Check out photos from the reboot [here on Huffington Post] -- including panelists "The X Factor" alum Rachel Crow and "Nickelodeon" stars Drake Bell and Victoria Justice getting slimed -- and two preview videos [below].