Tuesday, June 04, 2013

TeenNick USA Unveils Latest Trailer For The Brand New "House Of Anubis" Special, "The Touchstone Of Ra"

To celebrate and promote Nickelodeon USA's teens and young adults network, TeenNick, premiering and showing the brand new "House of Anubis" movie "The Touchstone of Ra" on Monday 17th June 2013 at 9.00pm ET / 6.00pm PT, the entertainment and celebrity news website Just Jared Jr. has unveiled the Nick channels' second teaser trailer/promo for "The Touchstone of Ra", which gives SIBUNA fans and TeenNick USA viewers another sneak peek first-look at the all-new HoA special, including the main storyline, which you can watch below here on NickALive! by clicking on the 'More' link below!

Zodiak Rights Launches Their Brand New "Tickety Toc" Website, TicketyToc.com!

Zodiak Rights has today unveiled their brand new and fully interactive "Tickety Toc" website especially for British fans of the CGI-animated preschool series, which you can visit here at TicketyToc.com!
Based on the popular fast-paced, slapstick animation which is shown week days on Channel 5 and Nick Jr., visitors to the newly launched TicketyToc.com will enter the world of TicketyTown through the Clock House where they'll be able to interact and play with Tommy and Tallulah and all their TicketyTown friends in a environment full of bright colours and imagery as well as engaging functionality to allow children to easily navigate around the site! Although designed for viewers in the UK, the website is also cleverly programmed to the exact time of day for each child, wherever they are in the world.

The brand new "Tickety Toc" website features a 'Play' section which is packed with online games based on the series, such as Moovellous hidden object game "Finding Time", where players have to help Tommy and Tallulah find a selection of hidden objects for Madame Au Lait, "Chime Time Is Coming", where it's very nearly 'Chime Time', and interactive quizzes where visitors can learn more about Tommy, Tallulah, Hopparoo, Battersby, Chikidee, Lopsiloo, Madame Au Lait, McCoggins, Pufferty, Spring Chicks, and Tooteroo, plus visitors to TicketyToc.com can also watch huge selection of high quality online streaming videos featuring clips from the show, all before 'Chime Time'!

The all-new TicketyToc.com also features a News area where visitors can read the latest "Tickety Toc" news, a merchandise section where visitors can learn all about the exciting range "Tickety Toc" toys, books and magazines available, and a 'About The Show' area, where visitors can learn about the series. Visitors can also find out when they can next watch "Tickety Toc" on TV in the broadcast section, and parents can find useful information about the "Tickety Toc".

In an innovative move, the site includes an in-built timer [which can be set from five to thirty minutes] which allows parents to set a limit on how long their children are spending in front of the computer screen, without 'calling time' on their fun.

TicketyToc.com is one of the first children's websites to be fully built in HTML5 and CSS3, allowing users full functionality to enjoy the same experience whether they are using a mobile, tablet or desktop. And while the youngsters have fun with the digital content on the site, parents can have peace of mind that they can choose to limit the amount of time their youngsters spend on the site. The timer can be over-written by the parents, and was included as a response to a growing concern that some children are spending too much time in front of a screen.

The launch of the new website coincides with brand new episodes of Tickety Toc being shown weekday mornings on Nick Jr at 8am and 4pm (repeated at 9am and 5pm on Nick Junior UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick Jr.+1), and on Channel 5's Milkshake! at 9am (10am on Channel 5+1).

Jennifer Lawlor, SVP Consumer Products at Zodiak Rights, the IP company behind Tickety Toc said: "We're delighted with the Tickety Toc website as it not only reflects the fun and energy of the show, while capturing the shows ethos which is all about the lead characters Tommy and Tallulah getting things done within a given timeframe, but is also tapping into concerns of parents who are keen to let their children access suitable fun digital content, within reasonable limits.”

Jennifer continues: "We know that kids are using mobiles and tablets more and more, and parents are often concerned about ‘screen time’. The 'Timer' feature on TicketyToc.com allows parents to have an element of control, and gets kids used to an automatic cut-off time, whilst still allowing them to have fun!"

Glynn Hayward, Creative Director at Complete Control, the Digital Agency which built the website said: "We understand there is a huge rise in children accessing children's digital content on tablets and mobile devices. As most children’s digital content is built in flash, this content is therefore not available to them on these devices. TicketyToc.com is one of the first children’s brand sites to be fully built in HTML5 and CSS3. The site is designed using ‘responsive design’, which adapts its layout automatically to deliver the fun site across all platforms."

Glynn adds: "We haven't forgotten laptops and desktops as we know significant amount of views still come from those platforms, but all aspects of the website have been designed to look great and play fantastically across all devices & operating systems."

Monday, June 03, 2013

Nickelodeon Australia And New Zealand To Show The Brand New "House Of Anubis" Special "The Touchstone Of Ra" In July 2013

The Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand publicity team has announced to NickALive! in a Tweet (post) on their official Twitter profile page (@NickPR) that Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will premiere and show the brand new "House of Anubis" movie "The Touchstone of Ra" during early July 2013!
@DailyNickNews (NickALive!): Will Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand be showing the new House of Anubis special, Touchstone of Ra? - Saturday 1st June 2013.
@NickPR: Hi there! We sure are. That very special episode will air early July - Monday 3rd June 2013.
The brand new 90-minute Nickelodeon original TV movie "The Touchstone of Ra" catches up with the students of Anubis house on the eve of their graduation as they encounter a new group of underclassmen and a mysterious stone that leads them on a quest to save the world from evil.
In the "Touchstone of Ra", the residents of Anubis House are nearing the end of their final term when their celebratory mood is cut short after a group of underclassman unexpectedly move into Anubis house, and a trip to an Egyptian museum leaves the group with a strange stone in hand. The Sibunas are confronted with their greatest challenge yet as they set out to decipher the secrets behind the touchstone of the ancient Egyptian god, Ra. As the power of the stone begins to cause chaos, it's up to leader Eddie Miller (Burkely Duffield) and the Sibunas to solve the mystery before it's too late. As the mystery unfolds, the Sibunas learn that not everyone is as they seem, and there’s only one among them who can save them from the powers of the stone.

The special will feature Anubis favourites Eddie Miller / Edison Sweet (Burkely Duffield), KT Rush / Kara Tatianna (Alexandra Shipp), Fabian Rutter (Brad Kavanagh), Alfie Lewis (Alex Sawyer), Patricia Williamson (Jade Ramsey), Mara Jaffray (Tasie Lawrence), Jerome Clarke (Eugene Simon), Joy Mercer (Klariza Clayton), Willow Jenks (Louisa Connolly-Burnham) and will introduce newcomers Sophia (Claudia Jessie), Dexter (Jake Davis), Erin (Kae Alexander) and Cassie (Roxy Fitzgerald).

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland will host the world premiere of the brand new HoA special, "Touchstone of Ra" on Friday 14th June 2013 at 5.00pm (repeated one hour later at 6.00pm on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick +1), and Nickelodeon USA's teens and young adults network, TeenNick, premiering and showing the brand new "House of Anubis" movie "The Touchstone of Ra" on Monday 17th June 2013 at 9.00pm ET / 6.00pm PT.
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Jordan Banjo And Perri Kiely To Take Over Nickelodeon UK's Official Twitter On Friday 7th June 2013 To Celebrate Their Brand New Nick UK Show "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party"

To celebrate Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK starting to premiere and show Nick UK and Sky 1 HD's brand new dance-themed reality series "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" from Friday 7th June 2013 at 6.30pm (repeated at 7.30pm on Nick UK's +1 (plus-one) timeshift channel, Nick+1), and to say thank-you to all their followers on Twitter for reaching 50,000 Twitter followers, Nickelodeon UK today (Monday 3rd June 2013) announced in a series of Tweets (posts) on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK) that, for a very special surprise, Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, of British street dance troupe Diversity fame and the Nickelodeon stars of "Jordan & Perri", will be hosting a Twitter Takeover of Nickelodeon UK's official Twitter account on Friday 7th June 2013 between 6.00pm and 6.30pm, just before the first episode of "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" is shown! Nickelodeon UK fans and viewers and fans of Jordan & Perri can submit their questions for Jordan Banjo & Perri Kiely from 5.45pm on Friday 7th June 2013 by sending a Tweet to @NickelodeonUK using Nick UK's special custom hashtag #AskJordanAndPerri!:
WOW! We've reached 50,000 followers!! To say thank you I have a BIG surprise for you all... wanna know what it is? - Monday 3rd June 2013

THIS FRIDAY @Jordan_Banjo & @realperrikiely are hosting a Twitter takeover on @NickelodeonUK 4rm 6-6.30pm!Info 2 follow.. #askjordanandperri - 3/6/2013

Submit your questions for @Jordan_Banjo & @realperrikiely from 5.45pm on Friday 7th June! Just @NickelodeonUK using #askjordanandperri !! - 3/6/2013.
A joint commission for Nickelodeon UK and Sky 1 HD, "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" is an 8 episode x 30 minute series that will see Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, of British street dance troupe Diversity fame, 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!

Although unconfirmed, it is expected that Nickelodeon Star Brad Kavanagh, who plays Fabian Rutter in Nick's hit mystery drama series "House of Anubis", will be one of the many special guests in the show. The news could also suggest that one of the party's featured in the show could be have a Egyptian and/or "House of Anubis" theme!

Sky 1 HD will also show "Jordan & Perri's Ultimate Block Party" later in the year!

The show has been filmed around the UK by Princess Productions and Nickelodeon UK's Original Productions team.

Nickelodeon Star Ariana Grande Wows Audience Of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" During Recent Guest Appearance; Sang Hit Single "The Way" With Mac Miller

The entertainment news website Entertainment-Focus.com is reporting the Nickelodeon Star news in the following article that Nickelodeon Star Ariana Grande, who is set to reprise her role of Cat Valentine from the popular Nick comedy series "Victorious" in the brand new Nickelodeon sitcom "Sam & Cat", recently wowed the audience of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" when she performed her brand new song "The Way" with American rapper Mac Miller when the Nick celeb made a musical TV performance on the popular American television talk show on Wednesday 29th May 2013! The article also features a video of Ariana Grande singing "The Way" with Mac Miller on The Ellen Show, which you can watch below:
Ariana Grande wows The Ellen Show

Ariana Grande made her US musical TV performance earlier in the week on The Ellen Show.
The talented actress/singer is currently enjoying huge success with her debut single proper The Way featuring Mac Miller. In the US the track is already a Top 10 hit and it’s starting to gain momentum here in the UK too.

Grande is best-known in the US for her role on the Nickelodeon show Victorious. She’s now starring in her own spin-off Sam & Cat.

Watch the performance below and be prepared to have your socks knocked off. A young Mariah in the making? We think so.

Ariana Grande Performs 'The Way'
The new Nickelodeon queen was here for an awesome performance of her hit song!

[Tags:] Ariana Grande, Mac Miller, Nickelodeon, Sam & Cat, The Ellen Show, Victorious
Don't miss the world premiere of Nickelodeon's brand new comedy series, "Sam & Cat"! Debuts Saturday 8th June 2013 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick USA!
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