TalkTalk TV Adds NickToons UK And Ireland To Channel Line-Up

The broadband media industry news website Advanced Television is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK news in the following article that Nick UK's animation and action channel, NickToons UK and Ireland, is now available to TalkTalk customers on YouView channel 560, as part of TalkTalk TV's Kids Boost and Entertainment Extra Boost packages! The Kids Boosts offers 16 of the best children's linear and On Demand channels, including Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., for £5 (€6) a month. The Entertainment Extra Boost provides over 60 channels from both sides of the Atlantic and includes a wide range of children's, music, factual and entertainment television programmes, for £15 a month.

Tristia Harrison, Managing Director, TalkTalk Consumer commented: "TalkTalk TV is fast becoming a destination for family TV. A large number of our customers are parents, looking for the best in family entertainment at a great TalkTalk price. We're proud to be offering them even better value with the addition of Nicktoons to our Kids Boost. With half term approaching we look forward to families making the most of this new channel."

"We are dedicated to bringing Nickelodeon content wherever audiences want it so adding Nicktoons and its schedule of hilarious and irreverent animation to TalkTalk TV's line up is brilliant," said Tina McCann, Managing Director, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland.

Available in over 13 million homes, Nicktoons showcases the world's best comedy animation. Launched in 2002 and part of the Nickelodeon network of channels, Nicktoons broadcasts the very best in funny cartoons to audiences across the UK and Ireland, featuring top shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "T.U.F.F. Puppy", "Fairly OddParents" and "Kung Fu Panda". More information is available at nicktoons.co.uk Nicktoons is available on Sky 606, Virgin 717, through BT Vision, and now through TalkTalk TV on YouView channel 560.

The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids TV network in 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:

Nicktoons joins TalkTalk TV

Nicktoons is now available to TalkTalk customers on YouView channel 560, as part of TalkTalk TV’s Kids Boost and Entertainment Extra Boost. The Kids Boosts offers 16 of the best children’s linear and On Demand channels, including Nickelodeon and Nick Jr, for £5 (€6) a month. The Entertainment Extra Boost provides over 60 channels from both sides of the Atlantic and includes a wide range of children’s, music, factual and entertainment programmes, for £15 a month.

Tristia Harrison, Managing Director, TalkTalk Consumer commented: “TalkTalk TV is fast becoming a destination for family TV. A large number of our customers are parents, looking for the best in family entertainment at a great TalkTalk price. We’re proud to be offering them even better value with the addition of Nicktoons to our Kids Boost. With half term approaching we look forward to families making the most of this new channel.”

“We are dedicated to bringing Nickelodeon content wherever audiences want it so adding Nicktoons and its schedule of hilarious and irreverent animation to TalkTalk TV’s line up is brilliant,” said Tina McCann, Managing Director, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland.

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Nickelodeon UK Announces Nick And NickToons February 2014 Half-Term Highlights

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, and the TV guide Digiguide have announced Nick UK and NickToons UK's exciting programming plans to celebrate the February 2014 British and Irish school half-term/mid-term holiday break!

February 2014 Half-Term on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK

Nickelodeon will mixing things up this February half-term

Nickelodeon UK & Ireland has announced in their brand-new "Remix it with Nick Remixed" promo, below, that, to celebrate the February 2014 British and Irish school half-term/mid-term holiday break, Nick UK and Eire will be mixing things up with a brand new programming block called "Nick Remixed", where you will be able find familiar faces in the most random of places! Everyday between 10:00am and 1:00pm (replayed between 11:00pm and 2:00pm on Nick+1) from Monday 17th to Friday 21st February 2014, you'll be able to watch your favourite stars guest starring in some of your favourite Nickelodeon shows and specials - "iCarly", "Sam and Cat", "Victorious", "Big Time Rush", "The Troop", "True Jackson, VP", "How to Rock", "Marvin Marvin", "Fred: The Show", "Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures" and the "iCarly"/"VICTORiOUS" crossover special, "iParty"!

You want more? Nick has more, with iWant More! In their second all-new 'Half-Term on Nick' promo, Nick UK has announced that to further celebrate the February half-term school holidays, Nick will be shaking things up even more with a brand-new "iCarly"-themed programming stunt presented by Nickelodeon Star Jennette McCurdy called "iWant More", in which Jennette will be dishing out a delicious serving of some of her favourite "iCarly" episodes for all her favourite people!

Plus, make an appointment with your friends and family, reserve the best spot on your sofa and grab some popcorn - Nick Flicks is back! To even further celebrate the February half-term school holidays, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland will be showing a selection of your favourite Nickelodeon movies every weekday at 1:00pm (repeated from 2:00pm on Nickelodeon +1)! According to Digiguide, Nick UK's Nick Flicks line-up will be:

Monday 17th February 2014: Fred 3: Camp Fred
Tuesday 18th February 2014: Rags
Wednesday 19th February 2014: Jinxed!
Thursday 20th February 2014: Nicky Deuce
Friday 21st February 2014: Swindle

It's all happening this half term, only on Nickelodeon UK!

Nickelodeon UK's "Remix it with Nick Remixed" trailer:

February 2014 Half-Term on NickToons UK & Ireland

Lend your ears for a tale of friendship, of chums who hold hands and frolic and skip! Nickelodeon UK has announced in their brand-new "Best Friends Hall of Fame" promo, below, that to celebrate the February half-term school holidays, Nick UK's animation and action channel, NickToons UK and Ireland, will be hosting a special programming stunt called "Best Friends Hall of Fame", where NickToons will be airing episodes of popular shows which honour best friends, including "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Robot and Monster", "Rabbids: Invasion", "The Fairly Odd Parents", "Rocket Monkeys", "Monsters vs. Aliens", and "Sanjay and Craig"!:

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Saban Brands Announces 2015 "Power Rangers" Season, "Power Rangers Dino Charge", To Air On Nickelodeon USA

Below is Saban Brands' official press release, from PR Newswire, announcing and confirming the fantastic Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon USA will start to premiere and show Saban's "Power Rangers Dino Charge", the next season, season 22, of the popular "Power Rangers" franchise, in 2015.

Original Saban Brands Press Release:

Saban Brands Reveals 2015 Power Rangers Season, Power Rangers Dino Charge, to Air on Nickelodeon

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Saban's Power Rangers get charged in the next season of the iconic franchise, Power Rangers Dino Charge. Debuting on Nickelodeon in 2015, this new season will deliver all-new dino-fueled action and adventure to fans of all ages. The series will roll out globally later that year. In addition, Bandai America Incorporated will continue to act as the global master toy licensee for the franchise, creating an all-new dinosaur themed product line.

(Download Image - Power Rangers Dino Charge Logo. (PRNewsFoto/Saban Brands): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140209/NY61685LOGO)

"Power Rangers Dino Charge will be a strong addition to the Power Rangers franchise," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "By reintroducing the dinosaur theme, which global trends show is popular with boys, we know fans will find this next season larger than life!"

"We are excited to deliver a new toy line for Power Rangers Dino Charge," said Akihiro Sato, CEO of Bandai America Incorporated. "This dinosaur theme is a proven success in Japan, having seen the strongest toy sales in 10 years. We look forward to building on this popularity around the world."

On pre-historic planet Earth, an alien secretly entrusted the powerful Paragon Prisms to 12 majestic dinosaurs for protection, but when asteroids hit and the dinosaurs went extinct, the prisms were lost. In Power Rangers Dino Charge, set in present day, an intergalactic bounty hunter has arrived, determined to locate the prisms, harness their power, and destroy Earth. To face this threat, a new team of heroic Power Rangers must join together, find all of the lost prisms, and use their prehistoric energy to charge up an arsenal of dino-fueled swords, blasters, zords and Megazords in order to save the world!

Until then, fans can watch the new season, Saban's Power Rangers Super Megaforce, premiering Saturday, Feb. 15, at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

For more information on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

About Saban's Power Rangers Dino Charge

Saban Brands will launch the next installment of its Power Rangers franchise, one of the top-rated and longest running boys live-action series in television history, with Power Rangers Dino Charge. The new season, which will premiere in the U.S. on Nickelodeon in early 2015, will deliver thrilling "dino charged" action, adventure, humor and excitement in addition to core themes of friendship, teamwork, responsibility and helping others. Power Rangers Dino Charge will introduce a new team of Power Rangers who must band together, find powerful ancient prisms and channel their inner dino spirit energy to charge up an array of dino-fueled swords, blasters, zords and Megazords to save the world from evil. The Power Rangers franchise is helmed by Haim Saban, who created and produced the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series in 1993. SCG Power Rangers LLC, which licenses and merchandises the Power Rangers brand, is an affiliate of Saban Brands. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company's experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands through content, media and marketing. SB applies a global omni-channel management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages. The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions. SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in media, content creation, branding, licensing, marketing, digital and finance. SB's portfolio of properties currently includes Power Rangers, Paul Frank, Digimon Fusion, Julius Jr., Popples, Vortexx, Zui.com and The Playforge. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

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 19 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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Nickelodeon USA To Premiere Saban Brands' "Power Rangers Dino Charge" In 2015

USA Today is reporting in the following article, from the American national daily newspapers' official website, USAToday.com, that Saban Brands has announced the fantastic Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon USA will start to premiere and show Saban's "Power Rangers Dino Charge", the newest season, season 22, in the popular "Power Rangers" franchise, which will see a brand-new team of heroes return to the land before time, in 2015, as part of 2015 on Nickelodeon! After the initial US launch, Saban is then expected to debut PRDC on Nickelodeon channels and networks worldwide (Planet Nickelodeon / Planet Orange), including on Nickelodeon UK's animation and action channel, NickToons UK.

Saban's "Power Rangers Dino Charge" logo

In the upcoming series of "Power Rangers", "Power Rangers Dino Charge", the Paragon Prisms were given to a dozen dinosaurs for safe keeping by an alien, but they were lost when asteroids hit the Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs. Now in the present day, an intergalactic bounty hunter starts sniffing around Earth looking for the Prisms in order to harness their power and annihilate the world, so a all-new team of Power Rangers forms to find the Prisms first and fight the bounty hunter and other threats with dino-powered swords, blasters, Zords and Megazords.

USA Today is also reporting that Bandai America is slated to create a new dinosaur-themed "Power Rangers" toy line pegged to the series launch in 2015.

Dinos are a big draw in Japan and will continue the strong success of "Power Rangers" overseas, according to Bandai CEO Akihiro Sato.

Commenting about the franchise returning to the Jurassic influence that also gave the world "Power Rangers Dino Thunder" in 2004, Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands, said "we know fans will find this next season larger than life".

There's no need to wait until 2015 for brand new episodes of "Power Rangers"! Nick USA will start to air the latest all-new season of "Power Rangers", Saban's "Power Rangers Super Megaforce", from Saturday 15th February 2014 at 12:00pm (ET/PT)! Following its debut, the show will air regularly Saturdays at 12:00pm (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA, with encores airing Saturdays from 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET beginning Saturday 22nd February 2014 on Nicktoons USA:

Exclusive: 'Power Rangers Dino Charge' coming in 2015

The longtime kids franchise brings back a prehistoric theme for 22nd TV season.

Go, go prehistoric era!

STORY HIGHLIGHTS
* 'Power Rangers Dino Charge' launches in 2015 on Nickelodeon
* It marks the 22nd season of the kid-friendly franchise
* 'Power Rangers Super Megaforce' premieres Feb. 15

The kid-friendly heroes of Saban's Power Rangers return to the land before time for its 22nd season next year with Power Rangers Dino Charge. The series will air on Nickelodeon in 2015, and Bandai America is slated to create a new dinosaur-themed toy line pegged to its launch.

Dinos are a big draw in Japan and will continue the Power Rangers' strong success overseas, according to Bandai CEO Akihiro Sato. And by returning to the Jurassic influence that also gave the world Power Rangers Dino Thunder in 2004, "we know fans will find this next season larger than life," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands.

In Dino Charge, the Paragon Prisms were given to a dozen dinosaurs for safe keeping by an alien, but they were lost when asteroids hit the Earth and wiped out the dinos. Now in the present day, an intergalactic bounty hunter starts sniffing around Earth looking for the Prisms in order to harness their power and annihilate the world, so a team of Power Rangers forms to find the Prisms first and fight the bounty hunter and other threats with dino-powered swords, blasters, Zords (in Power Rangers lingo, large fighting machines) and Megazords.

No need to wait till next year for a new season of Power Rangers, though — Power Rangers Super Megaforce, the 21st season of the franchise that debuted in 1993, premieres Feb. 15 (noon ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

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Nickelodeon And SF Sketchfest To Hold Special "Sanjay and Craig Live" Event On Saturday 8th February 2014

Nickelodeon has announced the very exciting news that, to celebrate the SF Sketchfest 2014, the 13th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest will be bringing the hit Nickelodeon original animated series "Sanjay and Craig" home to the city where it was created! For the first time ever, the rad-awesome stars of the show will perform an episode in front of a live audience, accompanied by clips from the series. Following the performance will be a Q&A with the cast and creators, and the world premiere of a brand new "Sanjay and Craig" episode.

Scheduled to appear at "Sanjay and Craig Live!" are the Nickelodeon voice actors Chris Hardwick (Craig Patel), Maulik Pancholy (Sanjay Patel), Matt Jones (Hector Flanagan), John DiMaggio (Penny Pepper), Nolan North (Huggle Bunny), with a special guest performer Janet Varney (Nickelodeon's "The Legend of Korra"). Due to a change in his shooting schedule, Tony Hale (Mr. Leslie Noodman) will not be appearing as previously announced.

The event will be held at 11:00am on Saturday 8th February 2014 at Kanbar Hall at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, located at 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118. Tickets are US$20, with members get US$10 off, and are available to buy here on the official JCCSF website.

All children, doom babies, chicken wing eaters and talking snakes are welcome to attend this very special Nickelodeon Event!

"Sanjay and Craig Live" is presented by SF Sketchfest and the Cartoon Art Museum.

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