Nickelodeon UK Announces "Sam & Cat" As Their Best Series Launch Ever

The Nickelodeon UK Press Office has announced the fantastic Nickelodeon UK News in Tweet (post) on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUKPR) that the UK premiere of Nick's brand new buddy comedy series "Sam & Cat" on Monday 14th October 2013 at 6:00pm on Nickelodeon UK and Nickelodeon HD UK was Nickelodeon UK's best series launch ever in Nick UK's 20 year history! Ratings wise, the Nickelodeon channel (Nick UK) & Nickelodeon network ranked #1 for the day and #2 across all channels in the 6:00pm-6:30pm time-slot!:

Sam & Cat was our best launch EVER. Nickelodeon channel & network ranked #1 for the day and #2 across all channels in the 6pm-6.30pm slot

Additionally, the success of the British premiere of the very first episode of "Sam & Cat", "#Pilot", was also seen online through social media activity, with Nickelodeon UK's custom hashtag, #TEAMSAMANDCAT, trending in the UK for around two hours post the premiere!

UPDATE (Wednesday 16th October 2013): The Hollywood Reporter has announced Nickelodeon UK's ratings for the British debut of the very first episode of "Sam & Cat", "#Pilot"!

The UK premiere of "Sam & Cat" on Nick UK on Monday 14th October 2013 at 6:00pm (BST (GMT+1)) drew an average of 240,100 kids and 293,700 overall viewers. The figures include live and immediate DVR viewing. The performance is up 228 percent from the network's average for that time slot among kids aged 4-15. Nickelodeon U.K. was the top kids channel and number two across all channels in Britain in the 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday time slot, according to network data. "Sam & Cat" also ranked as the top-rated show on Monday across all U.K. kids networks. As of Tuesday (15th October 2013) afternoon, 276,200 kids and 331,800 total viewers have watched the first episode of "Sam & Cat".

The series follows total opposites Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) and Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande). 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 & 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 webisode show which will premiere online every Tuesday from 15th October. Fans on Twitter can also use #TEAMSAMANDCAT to follow all of the very latest "Sam and Cat" news.

Did you watch the first episode of "Sam & Cat", "#Pilot"? Let NickALive! know what you think of Nick's brand new sitcom on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, on Instagram, and/or Facebook!

Catch brand new episodes of "Sam & Cat" every Monday at 6:00pm (replayed at 7:00pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1), with encores throughout the week!

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Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products UK And Ireland Promotes Ashley Holman And Ursula Morgan

The licensing industry news website Licensing.biz is reporting the Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has made two key promotions within its consumer products team, Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) UK and Ireland (VIMN UK & Eire).

Ashley Holman (pictured left) has been promoted to the role of director of hard lines and business ops, while Ursula Morgan (pictured right) becomes senior retail sales manager, effective immediately.

Reporting directly to Marianne James, VP consumer products UK & Ireland and European retail sales and marketing, both Holman and Morgan will continue to play a pivotal role in the Nick UK consumer products team.

Ashley Holman joined Nickelodeon in 2007 with highlights at the firm including the development of the John Hornby Skewes' "SpongeBob SquarePants" musical instrument range in 2009, the launch of the Richard James capsule collection of high-end men's apparel and accessories in 2011 and, most recently, growing the SpongeBob toy category exponentially over the last 18 months.

Meanwhile, Ursula Morgan joined in 2011 and has been instrumental in leading Nick UK's charge at Argos. Most recently, she championed the Everyone's a Winner campaign, which has enabled the firm to forge relationships across the wider business outside of the trading teams:

Nickelodeon reveals key promotions in consumer products team

Ashley Holman now director of hardlines and business ops; Ursula Morgan becomes senior retail sales manager.

Nickelodeon has made two key promotions within its consumer products team.

Ashley Holman (pictured left) has been promoted to the role of director of hard lines and business ops, while Ursula Morgan (pictured right) becomes senior retail sales manager, effective immediately.

Reporting directly to Marianne James, VP consumer products UK & Ireland and European retail sales and marketing, both Holman and Morgan will continue to play a pivotal role in the Nick UK consumer products team.

James commented: "Both Ursula and Ashley were key in the launch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at retail, and were part of the team that recently led Nickelodeon to win the Argos Toy Licensor of the Year Award and prestigious Licensing Award for Turtles School/Tween Property of the Year, as well as gaining the status of number one new toy property in the UK."

Holman joined Nickelodeon in 2007 with highlights at the firm including the development of the John Hornby Skewes' Spongebob Squarepants musical instrument range in 2009, the launch of the Richard James capsule collection of high-end men's apparel and accessories in 2011 and, most recently, growing the Spongebob toy category exponentially over the last 18 months.

Meanwhile, Morgan joined in 2011 and has been instrumental in leading the charge at Argos. Most recently, she championed the Everyone's a Winner campaign, which has enabled the firm to forge relationships across the wider business outside of the trading teams.

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Tweets And Photographs From Nickelodeon UK's Orange Carpet Premiere Of Brand New Show "Sam & Cat" At The O2

To celebrate Nickelodeon UK holding their exclusive "Sam & Cat" Orange Carpet premiere event at the The O2 in London today, Saturday 12th October 2013, to celebrate the UK and Irish launch of Nick's brand buddy comedy series "Sam & Cat", which was attended by Nick VIP's Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande, the Nickelodeon Stars of "Sam and Cat" who are currently in the UK to promote their all-new Nick sitcom, the host of Nick UK's exclusive event, fellow Nickelodeon VIP Star Brad Kavanagh, plus special celebrity guests including YouTube sensations Sophia Grace and Rosie and fellow Brits Nathan Sykes, Stacey Solomon, Brad's "House of Anubis" co-star Bobby Lockwood, and the Luminites, amongst many more, and thousands of McCurdians, Arianators and Kavanatics, below is a selection of aweslime Tweets and photographs posted on social media websites by some of stars and Nickelodeon staff and production crew who attended Nick's exclusive VIP event!

The series launches in the UK on Monday, 14th October 2013 at 6:00pm (replayed at 7:00pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1) with new episodes airing Monday nights at 6:00pm (7:00pm on Nick+1).

As part of Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande's press tour of the UK, they have filmed special introductions for each brand new episode of their brand new show, "Sam & Cat", and shot exclusive promos/trailers with magician Leon Thomson especially for their British and Irish fans!

Catch Nickelodeon brand new sitcom, "Sam & Cat", premieres Monday, 14th October 2013 at 6:00pm with new episodes airing Monday nights at 6:00pm, only on Nickelodeon UK (all times plus-one hour on Nick+1)!

Did you go to Nickelodeon UK's special "Sam & Cat" launch event at London's O2? Let NickALive! know on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, on Instagram, and/or Facebook! Don't forget to send NickALive! your photos from the event!

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

The orange carpet is ready...all we need is the fans! #TEAMSAMANDCAT RT if ur coming to the premiere today! pic.twitter.com/j5YtOIS9Bn - 12/10/2013

Big good luck to the awesome @BradKavanagh our host for the Sam&Cat UK premiere today! We [heart symbol] u! #TEAMSAMANDCAT - 12/10/2013

The @LUMINITES are walking the carpet, this premiere is starting!! Evry1 tweet #TEAMSAMANDCAT and get it trending! pic.twitter.com/vfK1zQB4Uq - 12/10/2013

#TEAMSAMANDCAT fans have turned up in their hundreds! U guys r AWESOME! @PrincessSGB and @PrincessRGM looking fab! pic.twitter.com/f58Cq9n7U5 - 12/10/2013

Check out this pic of the orange carpet today. RT with #TEAMSAMANDCAT and I'll follow the first few!! pic.twitter.com/duNbQWh39T - 12/10/2013

Tweeted by Nickelodeon and "House of Anubis" Star Brad Kavanagh on his official Twitter profile page (@BradKavanagh):

#TEAMSAMANDCAT - can't wait to see you all today when I host the UK Premiere of Sam&Cat! - 12/10/2013

Great time today hosting the UK Premiere of Sam and Cat with all #TEAMSAMANDCAT fans - 12/10/2013

Carl Tracey (‏@Carl_Go1): You did a great job! Good to see you again - 12/10/2013.

Nickelodeon UK (‏@NickelodeonUK): :) - 12-10-2013.

Saw a lot of wonderful support at the Sam and cat premiere today, I swear you guys get cooler every time I see you! #kavanaticsrockmyworld - 12/10/2013.

Tweeted by Nickelodeon and "Sam & Cat" Star Jennette McCurdy on her official Twitter profile page (@jennettemccurdy):

Nickelodeon UK (@NickelodeonUK): Tom Daley is #TEAMSAMANDCAT - are you? pic.twitter.com/WjpjyiS03g - 7/10/2013

um for real? Because I'm team TD! - 11/10/2013

Can't wait for the UK premiere of Sam & Cat today in London! I'm doing one sit-up to prepare cuz I don't wanna overextend myself - 12/10/2013.

Tweeted by Nickelodeon and "Sam & Cat" Star Ariana Grande on her official Twitter profile page (@ArianaGrande) (after the event):

I cannnnotttt believe the love I've relieved from my UK fans. I love you so much. Sad to be leaving u tomorrow. Thank u, I'll be back soon 💕 - 12/10/2013

Met the most inspiring girl. Just a reminder to everybody reading this, be kind to each other... Everybody's fighting a battle of some sort. - 12/10/2013.

Tweeted and Instagramed by Ariana Grande's brother, Frankie James Grande, who also attended Nick UK's exclusive "Sam & Cat" premiere, on his official Twitter profile page (@FrankieJGrande):

ALRIGHT LONDON!!!!! ARE YOU READY FOR @SamAndCat!?!? #TEAMSAMANDCAT @NickelodeonTV http://instagram.com/p/fXHwqEsiua/ - 12/10/2013

Another #OrangeCarpet outfit... I love @NickelodeonTV!!!! http://instagram.com/p/fXJ_F5Miv4/ - 12/10/2013

MY GIRLS!!!!!! @arianagrande jennettemccurdy 💕 http://instagram.com/p/fXZArMMiu9/ - 12/10/2013

Nickelodeon just announced our own spinoff... #FrankAndBoots @isaacboots [choreographer Isaac Calpito] http://instagram.com/p/fXdRGlsij5/ - 12/10/2013

[Symbol] @arianagrande jennettemccurdy http://instagram.com/p/fXnrYpMiiv/ - 12/10/2013

I had such a great time at the @SamAndCat London PREMIERE today! Thanks @NickelodeonUK for treating my whole family so well! Great event! :) - 12/10/2013.

Tweeted by Nick Jr. UK Megastar Carl Tracey, who is a member (the yellow one) of Nick Junior's popular family musical act "The Go!Go!Go! Show", on his official Twitter profile page, @Carl_Go1:

En route to the O2 for the #SamAndCat UK premiere! @ArianaGrande @jennettemccurdy @BradKavanagh @NickelodeonUK pic.twitter.com/v6xhcYiJlu - 12/10/2013

Reunited with @BradKavanagh at the #TEAMSAMANDCAT premiere! @NickelodeonUK pic.twitter.com/lKYh2S7GQf - 12/10/2013

With the lovely @StaceySolomon at the #TEAMSAMANDCAT UK premiere! Great to meet you :) @GoGoGoShow @NickelodeonUK pic.twitter.com/yYZSoYTtWJ - 12/10/2013

Starstruck by the coolest kids in town! @PrincessSGB & @PrincessRGM Sophia Grace & Rosie #TEAMSAMANDCAT pic.twitter.com/p3y2NJAYJH - 12/10/2013

Tweeted by Nick Jr. UK Megastar Holly Atterton, who is a member of Nick Junior's popular family musical act "The Go!Go!Go! Show", on her official Twitter profile page, @Holly_GoGoGo:

@BradKavanagh Check you out with a rather large head! :P #TEAMSAMANDCAT #premiere #O2 pic.twitter.com/JD6sPZZd9H - 12/10/2013

#samandcat #premiere #VIP #iCarly #Victorious @ArianaGrande @jennettemccurdy @NickelodeonUK @gogogoshow pic.twitter.com/x5dqFpUZYz - 12/10/2013

Tweeted by Nick Jr.'s popular family musical act "The Go!Go!Go! Show", on their official Twitter profile page, @GoGoGoShow:

Chillin backstage with @BradKavanagh at the @SamAndCat UK premiere today! Or should that be 'RAD' Kavanagh @JadeGo1😜 pic.twitter.com/2SaaxbNku0 - 12/10/2013

Brad Kavanagh (@BradKavanagh): B-RAD! Was lovely seeing you guys! - 12/10/2013

Carl Tracey ‏(@Carl_Go1): Good to see you too! Thanks for the lift! - 12/10/2013.

You can find more pictures from Nickelodeon UK's exclusive "Sam & Cat" Orange Carpet premiere event at London's prestigious O2 here on SIBUNA City!

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Stars And Fans Gather At The O2 In London For The UK Premiere Of Nickelodeon's "Sam & Cat"

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced in the following Press Release, the very exciting Nick UK News that thousands of fans descended on The O2 in London early this morning (Saturday 12th October 2013) to see celebrities walk the orange carpet at the UK premiere of Nick's brand buddy comedy series "Sam & Cat"!

Nickelodeon Stars Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande were joined at Nickelodeon UK's exclusive "Sam & Cat" Orange Carpet premiere event, hosted by fellow Nickelodeon Star Brad Kavanagh, by YouTube sensations Sophia Grace and Rosie and fellow Brits Nathan Sykes, Stacey Solomon, the Luminites amongst many more. The series launches in the UK on Monday, 14th October 2013 at 6:00pm (replayed at 7:00pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1) with new episodes airing Monday nights at 6:00pm (7:00pm on Nick+1).

The series follows total opposites Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine. 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 & 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 webisode show which will premiere online every Tuesday from 15th October. Fans on Twitter can also use #TEAMSAMANDCAT to follow all of the very latest "Sam and Cat" news.

Did you go to Nickelodeon UK's special "Sam & Cat" launch event at London's O2? Let NickALive! know on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, on Instagram, and/or Facebook! Don't forget to send NickALive! your photos from the event!

Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:

ARIANA GRANDE, JENNETTE MCCURDY ARE JOINED BY NATHAN SYKES AND SOPHIA GRACE AND ROSIE AT UK PREMIERE

STARS GATHER AT THE O2 FOR THE UK PREMIERE OF NICKELODEON’S SAM & CAT

SAM & CAT PREMIERES MONDAY, 14TH OCTOBER

JENNETTE MCCURDY, ARIANA GRANDE, SOPHIA GRACE AND ROSIE AND NATHAN SYKES ATTEND

London, 12th October, 2013 – Thousands of fans descended on the O2 early this morning to see celebrities walk the orange carpet at the UK premiere of Sam & Cat. Stars Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande were joined by YouTube sensations Sophia Grace and Rosie and fellow Brits Nathan Sykes, Stacey Solomon, the Luminites and YouTube sensations Sophia Grace and Rosie amongst many more. The series launches in the UK on Monday, 14th October at 6:00pm with new episodes airing Monday nights at 6:00pm.

The series follows, total opposites Sam Puckett and Cat Valentine. 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.

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 Greenlights Second Season of Hit Animated Preschool Series "Peter Rabbit"

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, and the independent media company Silvergate Media have today, Friday 11th October 2013, announced in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the greenlight of a second season of the hit CG-animated preschool series "Peter Rabbit", which will feature 26 brand new episodes and two all-new half-hour specials! Launched on Nick USA in December 2012, "Peter Rabbit" is based on the characters created by Beatrix Potter in her classic children's series "The Tales of Peter Rabbit". "Peter Rabbit" is produced in conjunction with Silvergate Media and animated by Brown Bag Films.

Additionally, Nickelodeon USA will premiere a brand-new episode of "Peter Rabbit", titled "The Tale of the Giant Pumpkin"/"The Tale of the Fierce Bad Rabbit", on Friday 25th October 2013 at 1:30 p.m. (ET/PT) as part of Nick USA's Halloween programming line-up. "Peter Rabbit" reached 6.3 million preschoolers in third quarter 2013.

The second season will continue to follow the adventures of mischievous Peter Rabbit and his best friends Benjamin Bunny and Lily Bobtail, as well as many of the much-loved and iconic Beatrix Potter characters, including Squirrel Nutkin, Jeremy Fisher and Mr. Tod. Season two will see the addition of Mittens the cat, Pig Robinson, and Mr. Tolly the tortoise, along with an expanded animated world for Peter and his friends to explore.

In "The Tale of the Giant Pumpkin", Peter sets his sights on the biggest pumpkin in Mr. McGregor's patch, rolling it out of the garden turns into the ride of a lifetime. In "The Tale of the Fierce Bad Rabbit", Peter and his friends set out to taste the sweetest dandelions in the world, only to find they're protected by the meanest character in the entire valley!

On NickJr.com, Nickelodeon's award-winning website, parents and preschoolers can watch full-length episodes of "Peter Rabbit", print "Peter Rabbit" activities and play free online games including the all-new "Nutkin's Nut Catch!" game. Coming soon to the site is a "Photo Booth" application, where kids can customize and decorate photos with "Peter Rabbit" characters, borders, seasonal stickers, and more.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of Hit Animated Preschool Series Peter Rabbit

New Halloween-Themed Peter Rabbit Debuts Friday, Oct. 25, at 1:30 P.M. (ET/PT)

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and independent media company Silvergate Media today announced the greenlight of a second season (26 episodes, two half-hour specials) of the hit animated preschool series Peter Rabbit. Launched on Nick in December 2012, Peter Rabbit is based on the characters created by Beatrix Potter in her classic children's series The Tales of Peter Rabbit. Peter Rabbit is produced in conjunction with Silvergate Media and animated by Brown Bag Films.

(Download Image - Photo - NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS SECOND SEASON OF HIT ANIMATED PRESCHOOL SERIES PETER RABBIT. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131011/NY96230 )

A brand-new episode of Peter Rabbit, "The Tale of the Giant Pumpkin/The Tale of the Fierce Bad Rabbit," will premiere Friday, Oct. 25, at 1:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Peter Rabbit reached 6.3 million preschoolers in third quarter 2013.

"Peter Rabbit has captured the hearts of preschoolers and parents because of the series' rich stories, loveable characters and stunning animation," said Teri Weiss, EVP, Production and Development, Nickelodeon Preschool. "We are excited about continuing our partnership with Silvergate Media on creating this dynamic series that champions determination, discovery and being a good friend."

Mary Durkan, CEO of Silvergate Media, said: "We are very pleased to be working with Nickelodeon to develop season two of the new Peter Rabbit. Nickelodeon is a fantastic partner and we look forward to continuing the journey of Peter Rabbit with them."

The second season will continue to follow the adventures of mischievous Peter Rabbit and his best friends Benjamin Bunny and Lily Bobtail, as well as many of the much-loved and iconic Beatrix Potter characters, including Squirrel Nutkin, Jeremy Fisher and Mr. Tod. Season two will see the addition of Mittens the cat, Pig Robinson, and Mr. Tolly the tortoise, along with an expanded animated world for Peter and his friends to explore.

In "The Tale of the Giant Pumpkin," Peter sets his sights on the biggest pumpkin in Mr. McGregor's patch, rolling it out of the garden turns into the ride of a lifetime. In "The Tale of the Fierce Bad Rabbit," Peter and his friends set out to taste the sweetest dandelions in the world, only to find they're protected by the meanest character in the entire valley!

On NickJr.com, Nickelodeon's award-winning website, parents and preschoolers can watch full-length episodes of Peter Rabbit, print Peter Rabbit activities and play free games including the all-new Nutkin's Nut Catch! game. Coming soon to the site is a Photo Booth application, where kids can customize and decorate photos with Peter Rabbit characters, borders, seasonal stickers, and more.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit, written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, was the first in the series to be published by Frederick Warne (1902) and it went on to become one of the best-selling children's classics of all time. The Tale of Peter Rabbit has never been out of print and is translated into over 35 languages throughout the world. Beatrix Potter's Classic Tales have delighted children for more than 100 years. Today a wide range of books are published by Frederick Warne under the Beatrix Potter brand, including gift books, storybooks, novelty books and the original classics. Lifetime global sales of the Beatrix Potter books exceed 250 million and over two million books are sold every year worldwide - which is four books every minute.

About Silvergate Media

Silvergate Media is a highly creative TV Production and licensing company driven by big ideas and big collaborations. Formed in 2011, and with offices in New York and London, Silvergate develops world-class brands which inspire, entertain, educate and engage through innovative content, great products and strong partnerships. Among these brands are Peter Rabbit and Octonauts, two highly successful international properties for children.

Lifetime global sales of the Beatrix Potter books exceed 250 million and over 2 million Beatrix Potter books are sold every year worldwide - which is four books every minute. www.peterrabbit.com.

About Brown Bag Films

Brown Bag Films® is an award-winning animation studio, producing high quality animation for the international market. Established in 1994 by Cathal Gaffney and Darragh O'Connell, Brown Bag Films remains a creative-led company. Their numerous awards include Oscar nominations for Give Up Yer Aul Sins (2002) and Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beauty (2010), and Bafta and Emmy nominations for The Octonauts (2012). Employing more than 120 full time staff in their Dublin-based headquarters, with a second office in LA, Brown Bag Films are committed to producing the highest-quality, cross-platform animation with strong stories and engaging characters. Recent productions include Chorion's Olivia for Nickelodeon U.S., Enid Blyton's Noddy in Toyland for Chorion/FIVE UK, The Octonauts for Silvergate Media/BBC and Disney Junior's Doc McStuffins. Current productions include Henry Hugglemonster for Disney Junior, Peter Rabbit for Silvergate Media/Nickelodeon/CBeebies, and second seasons of The Octonauts and Doc McStuffins.

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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