Thursday, July 11, 2013

Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Launch Localised Version Of The Nick App Later In 2013

The television industry news magazine and website Broadcast is reporting the very exciting Nickelodeon UK news in the following article that Tim Patterson, the Vice President (VP) of scheduling at Nickelodeon UK has announced and confirmed that Nickelodeon UK will be launching the Nick App in the UK and Ireland later this year (2013)!:
BBC Children's bids to up its multiplatform game

BBC Children’s is “lagging behind its audience” in terms of the platforms it uses and must focus its efforts on getting “alongside” them within a decade, director of children’s Joe Godwin has revealed.

At many sessions during the 10th Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield last week, discussion centred on how multiplatform elements of children’s content have now become a given, leaving creatives to hone their energies on storytelling.

Godwin and CBBC controller Cheryl Taylor both delivered the message that the BBC should be, in Godwin’s words, “setting the agenda for what children should be doing”.

With a cross-brand BBC Children’s mobile app on the way later this year, as well as research showing that 40% of households with children now own tablets, the BBC is on the lookout for shortform content for mobiles and tablets, particularly drama.

The corporation is close to announcing several interactive drama projects, including webonly narratives that feed into the main stories of CBBC dramas.

Meanwhile, CBBC is understood to be set to adapt Y Lifft, a second-screen playalong game show from Boom Pictures and interactive producer Cube Interactive developed as a Welsh language format for S4C.

The corporation is also looking at ways of using games to bridge the gap between CBeebies and CBBC. One option under consideration is for games to begin on a simple level on the CBeebies website and for players to progress to the CBBC site for higher levels.

“The technological advances of the past few years have made children’s lives harder to navigate,” said Godwin. “The toughest challenge is in mobile technology for children.

“The opportunity for constant content is fantastic, but it’s very difficult for broadcasters, especially PSBs, to be in all the places where children are.”

Nickelodeon is also releasing an app this year that combines short and long-form content, comic clips and cast interviews.

"The audience has to be fed and it wants relevant, but new, content," said Nickelodeon director of programming Tim Patterson. "But we don’t want the second screen's tail to wag the linear dog. We should focus on stories on-screen, then add value. Stuff on the cutting room floor, for example, can be used relatively inexpensively."

Nickelodeon Greenlights Additional 20 Episodes Of Top-Rated Comedy "Sam & Cat"; Announces Sophia Grace And Rosie To Reprise Their Roles; To Premiere Show Internationally From October 2013

Russell Hicks, the President of Content Development and Production at Nickelodeon, has today (Thursday 11th July 2013) announced in the following Nick press release, from PRNewswire, the fantastic Nickelodeon News that that Nickelodeon has ordered 20 additional episodes of its top-rated comedy "Sam & Cat"! "Sam & Cat" is currently the network's number-one live-action series, averaging 3.7 million total viewers since the shows launch on Saturday 8th June 2013. The series airs regularly Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA.

In the same press release, Nickelodeon has also announced that brand-new episodes of "Sam & Cat" will continue to roll out this year and debut on Nickelodeon channels internationally (Planet Nickelodeon) beginning October 2013, including on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland, Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand, and Nickelodeon South East Asia.

Special upcoming "Sam & Cat" guest stars include iconic comedy duo Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams ("Laverne & Shirley"), in their first appearance in a scripted series in over 30 years, and Sophia Grace and Rosie of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and the opening of the 2013 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, who will reprise their roles as troublemakers Gwen and Ruby!

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon Greenlights Additional 20 Episodes Of Top-Rated Comedy Sam & Cat, Starring Jennette McCurdy And Ariana Grande

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon has ordered 20 additional episodes of its top-rated comedy Sam & Cat, it was announced today by Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. Sam & Cat is currently the network's number-one live-action series, averaging 3.7 million total viewers since launch. The series airs regularly Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.



(Download Image - Press Photo of Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande as Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine, also known as "Sam & Cat": http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130711/NY46163 )

"Kids have already shown their love for Jennette and Ariana's crazy adventures and comedic talent in Sam & Cat," said Hicks. "We are thrilled to be delivering even more of their wild antics from this successful series."

Sam & Cat drew over 4.2 million viewers with its series premiere making it the network's biggest live-action debut in three years. Additionally, since its June 8 launch, Sam & Cat is the number-one live-action series on the Nick App, and the most visited page (http://www.nick.com/samandcat) on Nick.com. The premiere episode of the series hit the number-one spot on the iTunes TV episode chart, and all episodes since consistently rank among the top episodes on iTunes.

Brand-new episodes of Sam & Cat will continue to roll out this year and debut on Nick channels internationally beginning October. Special upcoming guest stars include iconic comedy duo Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams (Laverne & Shirley), in their first appearance in a scripted series in over 30 years, and Sophia Grace and Rosie of The Ellen DeGeneres Show who reprise their roles as troublemakers Gwen and Ruby.

For a unique opportunity to be part of Sam & Cat, fans can visit http://SAMandCAT.nick.com to submit photos of themselves for the chance to see them appear in future episodes of the show. The site is also home to the "Lil' Sam & Cat Show," a series of animated shorts that give a behind-the-scenes look at how Sam & Cat is made and what life is like on set with Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande.

Starring Jennette McCurdy (iCarly's Sam Puckett) and Ariana Grande (Victorious' Cat Valentine), Sam & Cat follows the duo as they become best friends and unlikely roommates who start a babysitting service. The series is created by award-winning executive producer Dan Schneider (iCarly, Victorious, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101).

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Thanks to NickUKHub for alerting me to the news.

Also, from C21Media:
Nick doubles up on Sam & Cat

Nickelodeon in the US has ordered another 20 episodes of its live-action series Sam & Cat as it gears up for the show’s international roll out later this year.

The teen sitcom is currently the network’s number-one live-action series, averaging 3.7 million total viewers since launch, according to Viacom International Media Networks.

The series is created by executive producer Dan Schneider and follows the respective female leads from previous Nick series iCarly and Victorious as they launch a babysitting service.

The order brings the total number of episodes in the show’s first season to 40. New episodes of Sam & Cat will continue to air this year and will debut on Nick channels internationally in October.

Nico Franks
12-07-2013
©C21Media

GENRES: Children's
SHOWS: Sam & Cat
PEOPLE: Dan Schneider
COMPANIES: Nickelodeon
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: US

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Supernatural Fun Arises In Nickelodeon's Newest Ghostly Comedy, "The Haunted Hathaways", Premiering This Saturday 13th July 2013 On Nick USA

Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading recognized entertainment brands for kids and families, has announced and confirmed in the following press release, from TVbytheNumbers, the exciting Nickelodeon News that supernatural fun arises in when Nick USA premieres Nickelodeon's newest ghostly comedy, "The Haunted Hathaways", this Saturday, July 13, AT 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)!

To celebrate, visitors can visit Nick USA's official "The Haunted Hathaways" website on Nick.com to access character bios, behind-the-scenes videos and photos and participate in forum discussions on Nick's "Haunted Hathaways" message boards before the show debuts.

To further celebrate the world premiere of "The Haunted Hathaways", Nickelodeon USA shared a exclusive photograph of Nickelodeon Star Carlos Pena, Jr., who portrays Carlos Garcia in the popular Nick show "Big Time Rush", visiting the set of "The Haunted Hathaways", which you can also view below!

Click here to watch sneak peek video clips of Nickelodeon's brand new sitcom The Haunted Hathaways on NickALive!

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

SUPERNATURAL FUN ARISES IN NICKELODEON'S NEWEST GHOSTLY COMEDY, THE HAUNTED HATHAWAYS, PREMIERING THIS SATURDAY, JULY 13, AT 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)

The Hathaways and Prestons conjure up ghostly fun in Nickelodeon’s brand-new live-action comedy series, The Haunted Hathaways, debuting Saturday, July 13, at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The original ensemble sitcom includes viral hip-hop sensation Benjamin “Lil P-Nut” Flores Jr., Breanna Yde, Amber Montana, Curtis Harris, Ginifer King and Chico Benymon. Visit Nick.com for character bios, behind-the-scenes video and photos before the show premieres.

The Haunted Hathaways follows the adventures of a not-so-typical blended family. When Michelle Hathaway (Ginifer King) relocates to New Orleans, LA., to open a bakery with her daughters Taylor (Amber Montana) and Frankie (Breanna Yde), they quickly learn that life in the "Big Easy" is very different. Unbeknownst to them, their new home is already occupied by a ghost family comprised of jazz musician father Ray Preston (Chico Benymon), and his sons Miles (Curtis Harris) and Louie (Benjamin “Lil P-Nut” Flores Jr.). After agreeing to live under one roof, they come to care about and rely on one another while driving each other crazy-- just like any normal family would. Though leery at first, the Hathaways soon discover how much fun life can be when living with ghosts.

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Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon USA on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonTV):
Look who visited the #HauntedHathaways set, it's @thecarlospena! #HauntedHathaways premieres this Sat @ 8:30p/7:30c! pic.twitter.com/ufihqFApKp

"Nick News With Linda Ellerbee" Celebrates Ordinary Kids Doing Extraordinary Acts In "Everyday Heroes", Premiering Monday 15th July 2013 At 8.30pm (ET/PT) On Nickelodeon USA

Nickelodeon has announced in the following press release, from TVbytheNumbers, that Nickelodeon USA will premiere and show the latest brand new "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee" special episode, called "Everyday Heroes", on Monday 15th July 2013 at 8:30pm (ET/PT).

In the latest installment of Nickelodeon's popular news series, kids from around the United States of America share their stories of helping others. The half-hour special shines a light on young people who prove that everyone is capable of doing something extraordinary.

The special features a group of popular high school football players from Arizona who befriended a bullied classmate, a Florida girl who stood up to adults trying to stop her from starting a Gay-Straight Alliance at her middle school, Georgia high school kids who decided to have a racially-integrated prom despite community opposition, and a Virginia girl who was willing to go the extra mile to support a friend with cancer.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICK NEWS WITH LINDA ELLERBEE CELEBRATES ORDINARY KIDS DOING EXTRAORDINARY ACTS IN "EVERYDAY HEROES"

PREMIERING MONDAY, JULY 15, AT 8:30PM (ET/PT) ON NICKELODEON


NEW YORK, July 10, 2013 – Kids from around the country share their stories of helping others in the brand-new Nick News with Linda Ellerbee special, “Everyday Heroes,” premiering Monday, July 15, at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The half-hour special shines a light on young people who prove that everyone is capable of doing something extraordinary.

The special features a group of popular high school football players from Arizona who befriended a bullied classmate, a Florida girl who stood up to adults trying to stop her from starting a Gay-Straight Alliance at her middle school, Georgia high school kids who decided to have a racially-integrated prom despite community opposition, and a Virginia girl who was willing to go the extra mile to support a friend with cancer.

"If you know that what you’re doing is right, that it’s what you believe in and that it's helpful for others, stand up for it," says Bayli, age 14 of Leesburg, Fla. "Don't take no for an answer and keep fighting."

"Martin Luther King once said, 'The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people, but the silence of good people,'" said Linda Ellerbee. "But when good people stop being silent, amazing things happen -- things that turn tragedy into triumph."

Nick News, produced by Lucky Duck Productions, is now in its 22nd year and is the longest-running kids' news show in television history. It has built its reputation on the respectful and direct way it speaks to kids about the important issues of the day. Over the years, Nick News has received more than 21 Emmy nominations and recently won its ninth Emmy Award for Under the Influence: Kids of Alcoholics in the category of Outstanding Children's Nonfiction Program. Additional Emmy wins for outstanding children's programming include: The Face of Courage: Kids Living with Cancer (2010); Coming Home: When Parents Return from War (2009); The Untouchable Kids of India (2008); Private Worlds: Kids and Autism (2007); Never Again: From the Holocaust to the Sudan (2005); Faces of Hope: The Kids of Afghanistan (2002) and What Are You Staring At? (1998). In addition, in 1995, the entire series won the Emmy. In 2009, Nick News was honored with the Edward R. Murrow Award for best Network News Documentary for Coming Home: When Parents Return from War — the first-ever kids' television program to receive this prestigious award. Nick News has also received three Peabody Awards, including a personal award given to Ellerbee for explaining the impeachment of President Clinton to kids, as well as a Columbia DuPont Award and more than a dozen Parents' Choice Awards.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Win Tickets For A Great Family Day Out At Nickelodeon Land UK With Tameside Reporter & Glossop Chronicle And Pleasure Beach, Blackpool!

The official website of the Tameside Reporter (and Glossop Chronicle) is reporting in the following article the exciting news that the local British newspaper has teamed up with Blackpool Pleasure Beach to offer TWO lucky readers the chance to win a great family day out at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, home of Britain's only Nickelodeon Land, a six acre area of Pleasure Beach loaded with 12 ride, fun game stalls, the famed Nick shop - and a whole host of Nickelodeon characters including SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer!

For your chance to win a set of Family of Four Wristbands, don't miss this weeks Tameside Reporter and Glossop Chronicle (Thursday 11th July 2013 edition)!:
WIN A DAY OUT AT BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH


Whether it’s white knuckle roller-coasters, family fun or spectacular shows there’s something for everyone at Britain’s favourite amusement park.

Now your Summer fun-loving Reporter and Chronicle has teamed up with Blackpool Pleasure Beach to offer TWO lucky readers the chance to win a great family day out.

New for 2013, Wallace & Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic will take you on a riveting ride of the duo’s most famous adventures with a number of loveable and not-so-friendly characters popping up along the way.

Experience Nickelodeon Land a six acre area of Pleasure Beach loaded with 12 ride, fun game stalls, the famed Nick shop - and a whole host of Nickelodeon characters including SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.

For white-knuckle thrills choose from Pleasure Beach’s tallest coaster the 235ft Big One, hold your breath as you ride Infusion the UK’s only suspended coaster completely over water, race with family and friends on the twin tracked wooden coaster,the Grand National, relive he days of steam on the Pleasure Beach Express to more leisurely cruises around the River Caves plus lots, lots more.

For your chance to win a set of Family of Four Wristbands don't miss this weeks Tameside Reporter and Glossop Chronicle (July 11 edition).