Wednesday, September 04, 2013

Nickelodeon UK To Start To Show "Sam & Cat" From Monday 14th October 2013

Hold on to your Pear Phones and grab some Bibble, Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced in the following Press Release, from VIMN's official Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Press Centre, the very exciting Nick UK news that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will premiere Nick's brand new original buddy comedy series "Sam & Cat", starring Nick Stars Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande, on Monday, 14th October 2013 at 6:00pm (repeated at 7:00pm on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick+1)! Nick UK & Eire will then continue to air all-new episodes of "Sam & Cat" every Monday at 6:00pm (replayed at 7:00pm on Nickelodeon+1)!


To celebrate the UK premiere of "Sam and Cat", Jennette and Ariana are visiting London to present a special screening of the new series. UK and Irish fans can visit nick.co.uk for a chance to win tickets for the Orange Carpet screening event taking place on Saturday, 12th October at Cineworld at The O2!

In addition to catching the new show on Nickelodeon, McCurdians and Arianators can visit nick.co.uk/samandcat for additional information on the show, clips, games and exclusive episodes of "The Lil' Sam & Cat Show", the animated short companion show which will premiere online every Tuesday from 15th October 2013. Fans on Twitter can also use #TEAMSAMANDCAT to follow all of the Sam and Cat news on the run up to the show's UK launch!

Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:

SAM AND CAT PREMIERES MONDAY, 14TH OCTOBER

Nickelodeon’s New Series Launches with Orange Carpet Event on Saturday, 12th October, Featuring the Show’s Co- Stars, Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande

London – 1st September, 2013 – Grab your best friends, something pink and a juicy ham because Nickelodeon's favourite funny gals: Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande are back in their new comedy series Sam & Cat. The series premieres in the UK on Monday, 14th October at 6:00pm with new episodes airing Monday nights at 6:00pm.

To celebrate the UK premiere of Sam and Cat, Jennette and Ariana are visiting London to present a special screening of the new series. From today, UK and Irish fans can visit nick.co.uk for a chance to win tickets for the Orange Carpet screening event taking place on Saturday, 12th October at Cineworld at The O2.

In the series premiere, total opposites Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine first meet when a wild predicament lands both girls in the back of a moving rubbish truck. After quickly becoming friends and roommates, they find themselves babysitting three younger kids, which give Sam and Cat the idea to start Sam & Cat's Super Rockin' Fun-Time Babysitting Service. Already proving to be a hit in the United States and with episodes featuring the UK’s own Sophia Grace and Rosie, Sam and Cat is the latest series from Dan Schneider, creator of iCarly and Victorious.

In addition to catching the new show on Nickelodeon, McCurdians and Arianators can visit nick.co.uk/samandcat for additional information on the show, clips, games and exclusive episodes of The Lil’ Sam & Cat Show, the animated short companion show which will premiere online every Tuesday from 15th October. Fans on Twitter can also use #TEAMSAMANDCAT to follow all of the Sam and Cat news on the run up to the show’s UK launch.

Best known for her comedic portrayal of Sam Puckett on the mega-hit iCarly, Jennette McCurdy recently wrapped production on Nickelodeon’s forthcoming original TV movie Swindle. In addition to starring in the Nick original TV movie Best Player, McCurdy has also guest-starred on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Order: SVU and Medium.

Prior to garnering attention as the beloved character Cat Valentine on Victorious, Ariana Grande performed on Broadway in the musical 13. Her other acting credits include a feature role in Nickelodeon’s original TV movie Swindle and voiceover work on the animated Nick series Winx Club. Grande is also signed to Universal Republic Records and her 2013 breakout single, "The Way" featuring Mac Miller, scored Grande her first Billboard Top 10 single.

About Nickelodeon

Available in 14 million homes, Nickelodeon is the place where kids rule and features top shows such as Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, Victorious, SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly. Launched in 1993, Nickelodeon brings hit international and locally-produced entertainment content to audiences in the UK and Ireland. Viewers can also watch Nickelodeon in high definition through Nickelodeon HD and have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nickelodeon +1. Exclusive games, behind the scenes clips, show information and more are available on nick.co.uk Nickelodeon is on Sky 604, Virgin 712, TalkTalk channel 315 and through BT Vision.

The Nickelodeon Network brings the best in kids content to the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.

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Nickelodeon Stars Unite In "Jinxed", A All-New TV Movie, Premiering This Thanksgiving Holiday On Nick USA

Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading entertainment brands for kids and families, has announced on their all-new official "Jinxed" website on nick.com the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA will premiere and show the networks brand new Nickelodeon Original Movie, "Jinxed", rated TVG, in November 2013 as part of the nets Thanksgiving celebrations!


In "Jinxed", the Murphys are pretty much the unluckiest gang in history, thanks to a 100-year-old curse, Murphy's Law, where, if anything that can go wrong, will go wrong, that followed their family for generations. But they're getting sick and tired of all the slips, trips, falls, explosions, and general bad luck that's befallen them their entire lives. Can this ill-fated family cure their curse together, or will they continue to put the 'jinx' in hijinks?

The Nickelodeon movie will stars Nickelodeon Stars Ciara Bravo, who plays 'Katie Knight' on Nickelodeon's hit musical sitcom "Big Time Rush", as 'Meg Murphy', Jack Griffo, from the upcoming brand new Nickelodeon comedy series "The Thundermans", as 'Brett', Jacob Bertrand, who plays 'Henry' in Nick's alien comedy series "Marvin Marvin" and voices 'Gil' in Nickelodeon Preschool's (Nick Jr.'s) "Bubble Guppies", as 'Charlie', and Burkely Duffield, who plays 'Eddie Sweet' / 'Eddie Miller' in Nick's hit mystery drama series "House of Anubis" as 'Tommy'.


As part of their new movie, Nickelodeon Productions filmed scenes on-location around Canada, including in Ladner Village, a fishing village located on the banks of the Fraser River that is a part of the Municipality of Delta, British Columbia, and inside the Delta Museum.

Nick USA's brand new "Jinxed" website to accompany their brand new film, nick.com/jinxed, currently features a about section, which features information about the new movie, a online streaming video clip featuring a trailer for "Jinxed", and a message board/forum for visitors to talk about the film and to talk about all the times they've felt jinxed!

According to the iMDB, the current full cast of Nickelodeon's "Jinxed" is:

Ciara Bravo ... Meg Murphy
Keegan Connor Tracy ... Mom
Jacob Bertrand ... Charlie
Daniela Dib ... Square Dancer
Burkely Duffield ... Tommy
Jack Griffo ... Brett
Andrea Brooks ... Caitlin
Louise Hradsky ... Dancer
Jay Brazeau ... Grandpa
Matthew Harrison ... Band Member
Donavon Stinson ... Dad
Elena Kampouris ... Ivy
Carmel Amit ... Gypsy Woman
Ben Sullivan ... Caitlin's Husband
Bernadette Beck ... Ivy's Friend
Jessa Danielson ... Violet
Matthew Hoglie ... Festival Attendee
Gabrielle Giraud ... Edna
Kennith Overbey ... Square Dancer
Kevin Sateri ... Dancer
Elizabeth Tookey ... Dancer
Michelle Dawley ... Square Dancer
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Anna Williamson To Be A Presenter At Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards 2013

Nickelodeon UK presenter Anna Williamson ("Camp Orange", "Jamie's & Anna's Big Weekend", "UPick Summer", "N-View") has announced the very exciting Nick UK news in a Tweet (post) on her official Twitter profile page (@annawilliamsTV) that she will be a presenter at Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards 2013 at London's O2 Indigo Arena (aka the indigO2) on Saturday 7th September 2013! At the event, which recognises and celebrates talented young people from across the UK with serious skills, Anna will be joined by British diver, London 2012 Summer Olympic Games medalist and Kids' Choice Awards winner Tom Daley, bands The Vamps, Union J, and The Luminites, and "House of Anubis" star Brad Kavanagh, who will be making his first musical TV performance at the awards ceremony!:
V chuffed to announce I'll be on presenting duties at this weekends @NickelodeonUK #skillsawards with my old mucker @TomDaley1994 & friends
See the Skills, the Stars and Nickelodeon's famous Slime when Nick UK premieres the Nickelodeon Fruit Shoot Skills Awards 2013 the very next day, Sunday 8th September 2013, at 5.00pm (repeated from 6:00pm on Nick UK's plus-one timeshift channel, Nick+1)!



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Tuesday, September 03, 2013

Nickelodeon Latin America Acquires Rights To Colombian Teen Telenovela "Chica Vampiro"

The entertainment news website C21Media is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon International news in the following article that Nickelodeon Latin America has picked up the broadcast rights to the first season of "Chica Vampiro" ("Vampire Girl"; 120 episodes x 60 minutes), a Colombian teen telenovela about a ordinary young schoolgirl whose mother and father are vampires and who, after a tragic accident, becomes one herself!

The show began airing on RCN Television in Colombia in May 2013 and was created by Marcela Citterio ("Ugly Duckling") and is produced by Televideo.

Nick LatAm will begin airing the series in Latin America later this year (2013):
Nick bites into Lat Am vampire series

Nickelodeon Latin America has picked up the rights to the first season of a Colombian teen telenovela about a young female vampire.



Chica Vampiro

Chica Vampiro (120x60′) follows an ordinary schoolgirl whose mother and father are vampires and who, after a tragic accident, becomes one herself.

The show began airing on RCN Television in Colombia in May this year and was created by Marcela Citterio (Ugly Duckling) and produced by Televideo.

The Viacom-owned broadcaster will begin airing the series in Latin America later this year.

“For us, it is not only important to produce successful content for our audience, but also to support creativity and production in Latin America, and this telenovela is a wonderful example of programming that comes from the region,” said Migdalis Silva, senior director of programming and acquisitions for Nickelodeon Latin America.

Nico Franks
03-09-2013
©C21Media

GENRES: Children's
SHOWS: Chica Vampiro
PEOPLE: Migdalis Silva
COMPANIES: Nickelodeon Latin America, RCN Colombia, Televideo
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Colombia

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Nick Jr. UK & Ireland, Nick Jr. Australia & New Zealand And PBS Kids Sprout Commission Second Series Of Animated Preschool Series "Poppy Cat" From Coolabi

The licensing industry news website Licensing.biz and the entertainment news website C21Media is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon Preschool news in the following articles that Nick Jr. UK & Ireland, Nick Jr. Australia & New Zealand and PBS Kids Sprout in the USA have jointly commissioned a second season of the popular animated preschool series "Poppy Cat" from UK-based production company Coolabi!

Production on the animation for "Poppy Cat" season 2, which will feature 52 brand new 11 minute episodes, is already underway, with delivery to broadcasters, including Nick Jr. UK and Eire, expected in Spring 2014. Meanwhile, UK-based distributor Cake will again sell the new episodes internationally.

"Nick Jr. is the perfect home for Poppy Cat and her adventurous spirit," said Tim Patterson, VP and director of Programming at Nickelodeon UK and Ireland. "We look forward to premiering brand-new episodes for UK audiences in 2014."

Zoe Bamsey, director of Development and Production at Coolabi, has also announced that the new series will supported by exciting product lines available for consumers.

Poppy Cat is a capable, endearing, and determined six year-old ginger tabby cat. She's an adventurer, a dreamer, and a devoted friend. Poppy Cat's heroic gusto and unquenchable curiosity propel each adventure for her and her friends, often leading to unexpected experiences and discoveries. She is highly conscious of those around her and will go to the ends of the Earth to solve a problem. Poppy Cat loves adventure, but her top priority is always her friends, which is why she is the unspoken leader of her little gang. She's the glue that holds them all together. Poppy Cat encourages little ones to turn their everyday routines into extraordinary adventures.

From Licensing.biz:
Poppy Cat season 2 on the way


52 new episodes will be seen in the UK next year

Coolabi's popular pre-school show Poppy Cat is returning for a second season.

52 new 11 minute episodes will be seen in the UK on Nick Jr. in 2014.

“We are ecstatic that Poppy Cat has become such a hit with pre-schoolers and their families and Coolabi is thrilled to be producing a second series with our partners, Nickelodeon and Sprout,” said Zoe Bamsey, director of Development and Production at Coolabi.

“Poppy Cat encourages little ones to turn their everyday routines into extraordinary adventures, and the series will also be supported by exciting product lines available for consumers.”

Around the world, the show will be seen on Nick Jr. in Australia and Sprout in the US with Cake retaining the role of international distributor after season one was sold to almost 150 territories worldwide.

“Nick Jr. is the perfect home for Poppy Cat and her adventurous spirit,” said Tim Patterson, VP and director of Programming at Nickelodeon UK and Ireland. “

"We look forward to premiering brand-new episodes for UK audiences in 2014.”

Ed Galton, CCO & managing director at Cake, added, “Distributing season one has shown us that Poppy Cat has the potential to be a true modern classic.

"The market has really responded strongly and we look forward to extending our association with the brand with a second season.”

TAGS coolabi, poppy cat, nick jr
Also, from C21Media:
More Poppy Cat for Sprout, Nick

Preschool channels Sprout in the US and Nick Jr in the UK and Australia have commissioned a second season of Poppy Cat from UK-based prodco Coolabi.


Poppy Cat

The new order of 52x11′ episodes follows the international success of season one of Poppy Cat, which was sold to almost 150 territories worldwide, according to Coolabi.

The prechool series encourages children to develop their own imagination and creativity and is coproduced by Coolabi’s television production arm, Coolabi Productions, alongside UK prodco King Rollo Films.

Production for the animation is already underway, with delivery to broadcasters expected in spring 2014. Meanwhile, UK-based distributor Cake will again sell the new episodes internationally.

“Nick Jr is the perfect home for Poppy Cat and her adventurous spirit,” said Tim Patterson, VP, director of programming Nickelodeon UK and Ireland.

C21 reporter
03-09-2013
©C21Media

GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Poppy Cat
COMPANIES: Coolabi Productions, Nick Jr
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Australia, UK, US