Viacom International Media Networks Extends Nickelodeon And MTV Programming Deals With Leading French Canadian Broadcasters

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) The Americas has announced in the following press release, from TVByTheNumbers.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick and MTV fans in Canada will continue receiving access to their favorite content, following the extension of longstanding programming deals with leading broadcasters in the French Canadian market including MusiquePlus, VRAK TV, Télé-Québec, and YOOPA! The announcement was made recently by Adeline Ferro, Vice President (VP) of International Program Sales for Viacom International Media Networks The Americas.

Deals include Quebec-based music and entertainment channel MusiquePlus, which will continue offering young adults a diverse programming slate including popular reality series such as "16 & Pregnant", "Pimp My Ride", "Punk'd", "Teen Mom", "Jersey Shore", and "Snooki & JWOWW", as well as the annual MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).

Longstanding partner of over 15 years, VRAK TV remains home to Nick's leading original animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Fairly OddParents", and continues to broadcast Nick's original live action shows which include "Big Time Rush", "iCarly", and "Victorious", as well as most recent acquisitions "Sam & Cat" and "The Haunted Hathaways". Also in the mix is a selection of Nickelodeon's original television movies, including "Swindle" and "Fairly Odd Christmas".

Public educational TV network, Télé-Québec, will continue to air Nickelodeon Preschool content such as bestselling animated series "Dora the Explorer" and "Go! Diego Go!" while most recently established preschool Nick partner, YOOPA, also airs animated Nickelodeon programming including "Team Umizoomi", "Bubble Guppies", and "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness", among others.

Original Viacom International Media Networks The Americas Press Release:

VIMN THE AMERICAS EXTENDS PROGRAMMING DEALS WITH LEADING FRENCH CANADIAN BROADCASTERS

MusiquePlus, VRAK TV, Télé-Québec and YOOPA among Broadcasters to Continue Featuring Hit Viacom Content Targeting Kids and Young Adults

Miami, Florida; January XX, 2014 - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) The Americas announced today that MTV and Nick fans in Canada will continue receiving access to their favorite content, following the extension of longstanding programming deals with leading broadcasters in the French Canadian market including MusiquePlus, VRAK TV, Télé-Québec, and YOOPA. The announcement was made today by Adeline Ferro, Vice President of International Program Sales for Viacom International Media Networks The Americas.

"We work very closely with our partners in the region to understand their needs," commented Ferro. "VIMN The Americas is known for its portfolio of high-quality content, so we are thrilled to be able to continue offering broadcasters in Canada top-notch programming that includes a mix of reality and live-action series, animation and preschool shows to further complement their programming grids."

Deals include Quebec-based music and entertainment channel MusiquePlus, which will continue offering young adults a diverse programming slate including popular reality series such as 16 & Pregnant, Pimp My Ride, Punk’d, Teen Mom, Jersey Shore, and Snooki & JWOWW, as well as the annual MTV Video Music Awards.

Longstanding partner of over 15 years, VRAK TV remains home to Nick’s leading animated series SpongeBob Squarepants and Fairly Odd Parents, and continues to broadcast live action series which include Big Time Rush, iCarly, and Victorious, as well as most recent acquisitions Sam & Cat and The Haunted Hathaways. Also in the mix are Nick TV Movies such as Swindle and Fairly Odd Christmas, to name a few.

Public educational TV network, Télé-Québec, will continue to air Nick Jr. content such as bestselling animated series Dora the Explorer and Go! Diego Go! while most recently established preschool Nick partner, YOOPA, also airs kids animation programming including Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies, and Kung Fu Panda, among others.

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Viacom International Media Networks The Americas, a unit of Viacom Inc. ((NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), owns and operates the company’s portfolio of entertainment brands, which include MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon and their respective properties in Spanish speaking Latin America as well as Viacom Networks Brazil. Additionally, the portfolio includes Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más in the US, which targets a broad US Hispanic audience, and MTV Networks International’s programming partnerships in Canada with Corus Entertainment for Nickelodeon and CTV Globe Media for MTV, Comedy Central and Vh1. The company’s emerging multiplatform businesses include MTVNHD and Red Viacom in Latin America as well as VH1HD in Brazil. MTV Networks Latin America, US Hispanic and Canada also serve the growing number of digitally connected consumers via its websites: mtvla.com, mundonick.com, comedycentral.la, comedycentral.com.br, vh1la.com, vh1brasil.com.br, tr3s.com, mtv.ca and nickcanada.com as well as through its broadband and community sites: mtvrevolution.com, mundonick.com/nickturbo, , mtvmusica.com, neopets.com and mtvdemo.com.

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International Broadcasters Acquire Rights To A Raft Of Nickelodeon Shows

World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon news that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has licensed a number of Nickelodeon's original animated series to broadcasters in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Iceland.

In New Zealand, TVNZ has acquired the first season of buddy comedies "Robot & Monster" and "Sanjay and Craig", as well as the freshman season (season one) of "Monsters vs. Aliens". FOUR channel picked up seasons one and two of "Fanboy & Chum Chum", the first season of "The X's" and season 9 of "Fairly Odd Parents". Meanwhile, Australia's Ten network took season 2 of "Penguins of Madagascar".

For Channel 2 in Iceland, 365 Media has picked up the first two seasons of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", the first season of which is also headed to RTE in Ireland. "Dora the Explorer" season seven has been taken by NRK in Norway and Switzerland's RSI, which also signed up for season two of "Kung Fu Panda".

In the Baltics, ViaSat secured "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season one and the sophomore season (season two) of "Kung Ku Panda" for Latvia and Estonia; season one of "Legend of Korra" for Lithuania; and season two of "T.U.F.F Puppy" for Latvia. Additional deals include the classic Nickelodeon NickToon "Ren & Stimpy" to 4Music in the U.K.; Nickelodeon Preschool's "Wonderpets" to Sweden's SVT; and "Avatar: The Last Airbender" to Fox in Finland.

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MEGA Brands Announces Expansion of Nickelodeon Licensed Partnership With MEGA BLOKS "SpongeBob SquarePants" For Fall 2014

MEGA Brands, a trusted family of leading global brands in construction toys, games & puzzles, arts & crafts and stationery, has announced the exciting Nickelodeon Licensing news in the following press release, from Canada Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, the expansion of their Mega Bloks kids' construction toys portfolio for 2014 with Nickelodeon's hit original animated series (Nicktoon), "SpongeBob SquarePants"! Toy insiders will get a preview of the new MEGA BLOKS construction line hitting stores during Fall/Autumn 2014 at the American International Toy Fair 2014 in New York City (Booth #751).

MEGA BLOKS SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS construction sets to hit stores in fall 2014 (CNW Group/MEGA Brands Inc.)

Mega Brands' licensed partnership with Nickelodeon is expanding to offer an exciting range of construction toys based on "SpongeBob SquarePants" for fans to build their favorite characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and Squidward Tentacles, and their very own under-the-sea universe. Starting Fall 2014, kids can find "SpongeBob SquarePants" Mega Bloks in the construction toy aisle of their favorite toy stores.

UPDATE: Mega Brands has announced in a separate press release that Mega Bloks' "SpongeBob SquarePants" range will feature collectible figures and buildable playsets like "Krusty Krab Attack" and "Invisible Boatmobile Rescue"!

For more information about Mega Bloks' "SpongeBob SquarePants" construction toy range, please visit the MEGA Brands booth at the American International Toy Fair, Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, New York City, booth #751 from Sunday 16th to Wednesday 19th February 2014.

Original MEGA Brands Inc. Press Release:

MEGA Brands Announces Expansion of Nickelodeon Licensed Partnership with MEGA BLOKS SpongeBob SquarePants for Fall 2014

CNW Group / MEGA Brands Inc.
February 11, 2014 9:00 AM

MONTREAL and NEW YORK , Feb. 11, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Gearing up for an exciting New York Toy Fair, MEGA Brands Inc. announces an expansion of their Mega Bloks kids' construction toys portfolio for 2014 with Nickelodeon's hit animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants. Toy insiders will get a preview of the new MEGA BLOKS construction line hitting stores this fall at the American International Toy Fair in New York City (Booth #751).

Mega Brands' licensed partnership with Nickelodeon is expanding to offer an exciting range of SpongeBob SquarePants construction toys for fans to build their favorite characters and their very own under-the-sea universe. Starting Fall 2014, kids can find Mega Bloks SpongeBob SquarePants in the construction toy aisle.

"We are proud to extend our kids building toy portfolio with SpongeBob SquarePants," said Vic Bertrand , Chief Innovation Officer, MEGA Brands. "With a combination of great characters, creative builds and fun features, kids will love creating their own Mega Bloks SpongeBob SquarePants stories."

Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has become one of the most beloved animated characters in TV history, and a global pop culture phenomenon. In its 14th year, the series continues to rank as the number-one animated series with kids 2-11 on all of television, as well as one of the most 'liked' animated series on Facebook, with more than 100 million fans. Over the past several years, SpongeBob has averaged more than 100 million total viewers every quarter across all Nickelodeon networks.

"We are thrilled to extend our relationship with MEGA Brands to now include our beloved SpongeBob SquarePants brand," said Manuel Torres , Senior Vice President, Global Toys and Publishing, Nickelodeon Consumer Products Group. "The development of these innovative and unique construction-based toys will reconnect kids around the world with traditional toy play, and bring the adventures of SpongeBob from the TV screen, to the play room."

For more information, please visit the MEGA Brands booth at the American International Toy Fair, Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, New York City , booth #751 from February 16 th to 19th, 2014.

About MEGA Brands

MEGA Brands (MB.TO) is a trusted family of leading global brands in construction toys, games & puzzles, arts & crafts and stationery. They offer engaging creative experiences for children, families and collectors through innovative, well-designed, affordable and high-quality products.

The MEGA Brands headquarters is in Montreal, Quebec, Canada , where the company was originally founded by Rita & Victor Bertrand over 40 years ago. The Montreal facility houses an International Design Center and North America's Biggest Toy Factory, where hundreds of people make millions of MEGA BLOKS products every year.

For more information, please visit www.megabrands.com and www.megabloks.com

The MEGA logo, Mega Bloks, Rose Art , Mega Puzzles, Mega Games and Board Dudes are trademarks of MEGA Brands Inc. or its affiliates.

About Nickelodeon:

Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company's portfolio includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon's brands are seen globally in more than 500 million households across more than 130 territories, via more than 70 locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States , Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

SOURCE MEGA Brands Inc.

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Nickelodeon's Newest Animated Series "Breadwinners" Rises On Nick USA On Monday 17th February 2014

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has today, Wednesday 12th February 2014, announced and confirmed in the following press release, from TVByTheNumbers.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA will start to show the networks bread-tastic brand-new original animated buddy comedy series (Nicktoon) "Breadwinners" on Monday 17th February 2014 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)! Following the shows primetime debut, new episodes of "Breadwinners" will continue from Saturday 22nd February 2014 at 11:00am (ET/PT), in its regular timeslot on Nickelodeon USA. "Breadwinners" will roll out internationally on Nickelodeon's international channels beginning Fall/Autumn 2014.

Nick has also announced and confirmed the Nick News that Nickelodeon USA will premiere the brand-new special episode of the networks hit original animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants" titled "It Came From Goo Lagoon", on Monday 17th February 2014 at 7:00pm ET/PT / 6:00pm C! In the brand new SBSP special, a giant goo bubble emerges from Goo Lagoon and threatens all of Bikini Bottom – except for Plankton, who plans to use the bubble for his own evil ends!

"Breadwinners" is created by Steve Borst ("Teen Titans Go!", "MAD") and Gary "Doodles" Di Raffaele ("MAD", "Metalocalypse"), who was discovered from Nick's 2012 Animated Shorts Program. This team of emerging and innovative artists delivers a funny and original series for this new generation of kids. With vast inspirations from classic buddy-comedy animation, and various current gaming, internet and music cultures, this innovative new show introduces the next duck duo who always keep their beaks up and their heads boppin'.

Throughout the series, SwaySway, the upbeat leader of the flock, and Buhdeuce, the loyal booty-shakin' co-pilot, Go on crazy adventures together. From eating a loaf of Stank Bread and getting lost in the bread mines, to record-breaking attempts for most bread deliveries in one day, nothing will stop this duo from making the delivery while shaking their tail feathers.

NickHeads can visit Nick.com to access photos, learn about the characters and catch a sneak beak of the series debut episode, "Thug Loaf", where, when SwaySway and Buhdeuce have to deliver bread to the bad part of Duck Town, they accidentally lock their keys in the Rocket Van and have to befriend a gang of Biker Ducks for help. Fans can learn to be a Breadwinner by playing a series of 10 fast, fun and addicting mini-games, in the "Big Bread Booty Bash" game. Players must complete a work day as SwaySway and Buhdeuce where they mine some bread, ride the minecart, fly the Rocket Van and more without crashing, toasting or roasting. Additionally, in the Emmy Award-winning Nick App, there will be funny mini videos of SwaySway and Buhdeuce.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON'S NEWEST ANIMATED SERIES BREADWINNERS RISES ON MONDAY, FEB. 17, AT 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)

Steve Borst and Gary “Doodles” Di Raffaele Create Original Buddy-Comedy Series Filled with Humor, Music and Booty Shakin' Energy

Nickelodeon expands its growing roster of original creator-driven animation with Breadwinners, a brand-new series that follows two booty-shaking ducks as they operate a bread delivery service out of their awesome, jet-fueled Rocket Van. The 20-episode series, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios, premieres Monday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT), and charts the adventures of best friends, SwaySway and Buhdeuce, as they deliver bread to hungry beaks everywhere. These best buds live together, laugh together, and get into all sorts of riduckulous adventures together. Following the premiere, new episodes of Breadwinners will continue Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), in its regular timeslot on Nickelodeon.

A new SpongeBob SquarePants kicks off the night at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). In the half-hour special episode “It Came From Goo Lagoon,” a giant goo bubble emerges from Goo Lagoon and threatens all of Bikini Bottom – except for Plankton, who plans to use the bubble for his own evil ends.

Breadwinners is created by Steve Borst (Teen Titans Go!, MAD) and Gary “Doodles” Di Raffaele (MAD, Metalocalypse), who was discovered from Nick’s 2012 Animated Shorts Program. This team of emerging and innovative artists delivers a funny and original series for this new generation of kids. With vast inspirations from classic buddy-comedy animation, and various current gaming, internet and music cultures, this innovative new show introduces the next duck duo who always keep their beaks up and their heads boppin’.

Throughout the series, SwaySway, the upbeat leader of the flock, and Buhdeuce, the loyal booty-shakin’ co-pilot, Go on crazy adventures together. From eating a loaf of Stank Bread and getting lost in the bread mines, to record-breaking attempts for most bread deliveries in one day, nothing will stop this duo from making the delivery while shaking their tail feathers.

Viewers can visit Nick.com to access photos, learn about the characters and catch a sneak peek of “Thug Loaf.” Fans can learn to be a Breadwinner by playing a series of 10 fast, fun and addicting mini-games, in the Big Bread Booty Bash game. Players must complete a work day as SwaySway and Buhdeuce where they mine some bread, ride the minecart, fly the Rocket Van and more without crashing, toasting or roasting. Additionally, in the Emmy Award-winning Nick App, there will be funny mini videos of SwaySway and Buhdeuce.

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Below is a high quality (HQ) high-definition (HD) online streaming video clip and transcript of Nickelodeon USA's "It Came From Goo Lagoon" promo/trailer, from Nick USA's publicity office:

SB Trailer 60 from Jessica Wilson on Vimeo.

SpongeBob and Patrick love the beach!

[SpongeBob: Nothing quite like the joy of sandcastle-ing!

Patrick: It's awesome.]

But this February...

[SpongeBob: LOOK!]

...something bubbles to the surface that will have the whole world saying Oh...

[Beach goers scream]

My...

[Sandy Cheeks: RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!]

[Goo!]

[Squidward Quincy Tentacles: You'd think the sky was falling(!)

[Goo falls on him]

Squidward: I am going to learn to keep my big mouth shut.]

In a brand new special...

[SpongeBob to goo bubble: Prepare to meet your match, you big bubble bully!]

[Goo falls of lady; baby laughs; goo falls on baby]

[SB: Oh, no! It's heading right towards Bikini Bottom!]

SpongeBob's got some big bubble trouble...

[Sandy: If that thing pops, we can kiss our beautiful town goodbye; SpongeBob gasps; Bikini Bottom citizens kiss ground and buildings; one Bikini Bottomite says "We miss you already!"]

And things are goo-ing to get messy,

[Patrick, entering outhouse: I'll catch you up, I gotta use the can.

[Goo ball runs over outhouse with Patrick inside]

Patrick: Help! I'm out of toilet paper in here!]

SpongeBob Vs. The Goo, the brand new SpongeBob special premieres Monday February 17th at 7/6 C, only on Nick!

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Nick Jr. UK's "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom" Wins "Kids: Preschool" Award At 2nd International Emmy Kids Awards

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences have announced the very exciting Nickelodeon UK news in the following press release, from The International Emmy Awards' official website, iemmys.tv, that the popular Nick Jr. UK animated preschool series "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom" has won the "Kids: Preschool" award at the 2nd International Emmy Kids Awards, a ceremony where the UK production community came out on top!

Picture from Kidscreen

The awards ceremony, which celebrates excellence in international children's programming, was held at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers, in New York City, on Monday 10th February 2014. The Emmy statues were presented on stage by a distinguished cast including: Canadian actor Demetrius Joyette, Swedish and Danish kids programming hosts Malin Olsson and Christian Volfing, German pre-school character Die Maus from "The Show with The Mouse" with co-creator Arwin Maiwald, Sesame Street's Allison Bartlett and Broadway actress and singer Lesli Margherita currently starring as Mrs. Wormwood in the Broadway musical production of "Matilda". A full list of winners of the 2nd International Emmy Kids Awards can be found in the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences's official press release below.

Congratulations to everyone who works on "Ben & Holly" and to everyone who won a award at the second annual International Emmy Kids Awards!

Official International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Press Release:

SECOND INTERNATIONAL EMMY® KIDS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR INTERNATIONAL EMMY® KIDS AWARDS

OVER 300 INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES CONVENE IN NEW YORK TO CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE IN INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING AND HONOR WINNERS FROM BRAZIL, CANADA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

NEW YORK, February 10, 2014 - The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced tonight the winners of the 2nd International Emmy® Kids Awards. Winning programs from Brazil, Canada, and the United Kingdom are: Pedro & Bianca (Kids: Series); Pet School, (Kids: Non-Scripted Entertainment); Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom (Kids: Pre-School); Same But Different (Kids: Factual); Room on the Broom (Kids: Animation) and The Phantoms (Kids: TV-Movie/Mini-Series). Complete winners information follows this release.

"We all know what a great challenge and responsibility it is to produce for children," said International Academy President, Bruce L. Paisner. "Tonight's winning programs demonstrate the high standard of quality programming we expect for kids television, and we are proud to recognize them with the Emmy."

The Emmy® statues were presented on stage by a distinguished cast including: Canadian actor Demetrius Joyette, Swedish and Danish kids programming hosts Malin Olsson and Christian Volfing, German pre-school character Die Maus from The Show with The Mouse with co-creator Arwin Maiwald, Sesame Street's Allison Bartlett and Broadway actress and singer Lesli Margherita currently starring as Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda.

Over 300 international industry executives attended the event, held at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers, in New York City.

The International Emmy® Kids Awards presenting partners are: Shaw Rocket Fund, Hasbro Studios, SVT/DRTV, TV Kids, WDR mediagroup and Ernst & Young.

SECOND INTERNATIONAL EMMY® KIDS AWARDS NOMINEES [WINNERS]:

KIDS: SERIES

Pedro & Bianca
TV Cultura - Fundação Padre Anchieta / Secretaria da Educação do Estado de São Paulo
Brazil
Producers: Geórgia Costa Araújo, Luciano Patrick
Directors:Roberto Moreira, Fabio Mendonça
Writers:Mariana Trench Bastos, Cao Hamburger
Principal Cast:Gorete Milagres, Thogun Teixeira, Heslaine Vieira, Giovanni Gallo

Pedro and Bianca are rare non-identical twins; Pedro is white, and Bianca is black. Their father is a black electrician named Edison and their mother is a white hairdresser named Zuzu. 'Pedro & Bianca' shows the adolescent world through the twins' point of view.

KIDS: NON-SCRIPTED ENTERTAINMENT

Pet School
Cineflix (Pet School) Limited
United Kingdom
Executive Producers: Nick Cory-Wright, Camilla Lewis
Producers: Chris Atteshlis, Tim Duck, David Taylor
Directors: Chris Atteshlis, Tim Duck, David Taylor
Writer: Christopher McGuire
Principal Cast: Aaron Craze

On Pet School children learn what it really takes to look after animals. For two weeks, nine kids work and play alongside a menagerie of cool creatures. With cameras capturing every moment of it, their goal is to convince mom and dad that they've got what it takes to have their own animal companion.

KIDS: PRESCHOOL

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
Astley Baker Davies Ltd.
United Kingdom
Executive Producers: Laura Clunie, Olivier Dumont Producer: Phil Davies
Directors: Neville Astley, Mark Baker
Writers: Neville Astley, Mark Baker, Sam Morrison, Gary Parker
Principal Cast: Preston Nyman, Sian Taylor

Holly is a young fairy princess who is still learning how to fly. Her best friend, Ben Elf, doesn't have wings, and he doesn't do magic. But elves are very good at making things - especially toys. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise above the tallest towers.

KIDS: FACTUAL

Same But Different
Libra Television / David & Goliath
United Kingdom
Producer: Louise Lynch
Director: David Barnes

Same But Different features portraits of 7 to 11 year olds from the UK, each with a different disability, learning difference, or medical condition. The stories aim to increase children's understanding of, and empathy with their peers. It aims to show that while we are all different, we actually have much in common.

KIDS: ANIMATION

Room on the Broom
Magic Light Pictures
United Kingdom
Producers: Michael Rose, Martin Pope
Directors: Max Lang, Jan Lachauer
Writers: Julia Donaldson, Max Lang
Principal Cast: Gillian Anderson, Simon Pegg, Rob Brydon, Martin Clunes, Sally Hawkins, David Walliams

Based on the children's picture book, Room on the Broom, this animated film is a magical tale about friendship and family. The story is about a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone.

KIDS: TV MOVIE/MINI-SERIES

The Phantoms
Dream Street Pictures Inc.
Canada
Producers: Timothy M. Hogan, Rick LeGuerrier
Director: Sudz Sutherland
Writer: Andrew Wreggitt
Principal Cast: Tyler Johnston, Holly Deveaux, Kyle Mac; Greg Bryk, Joy Tanner, Wally Mackinnon, Wendel Meldrum

Inspired by real events, The Phantoms is about a high school basketball team and its difficult road to success after a devastating bus crash which takes the lives of seven players and the wife of the coach. Against all odds, the players gel as a team, advancing towards the championship while lifting the spirit of their small town.

About the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from over 50 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including internet, mobile and technology. The Academy's yearly schedule of events includes the prestigious International Emmy® Awards and International Emmy® Kids Awards Ceremonies held in New York, The International Digital Emmy® Awardsat MIPTV and a series of industry events such as Academy Day, The International Emmy® World Television Festival and Panels on substantive industry topics. The Academy was chartered with a mission to recognize excellence in television produced outside of the United States and it presents The International Emmy® Awards in the following twenty categories: Arts Programming; Best Performance by an Actress; Best Performance by an Actor; Current Affairs; Comedy; Digital Program: Children & Young People; Digital Program: Fiction; Digital Program: Non-Fiction; Documentary; Drama Series; Kids: Preschool; Kids: Animation; Kids: Factual; Kids: Non-Scripted Entertainment; Kids: Series; Kids: TV Movie/Mini-Series News; Non-Scripted Entertainment; Telenovela; TV Movie/Mini-Series. For more information go to www.iemmys.tv. The International Academy also recognizes Non-English Language US primetime programming, with a new category added to the 2014 International Emmy® Awards competition.

MEDIA CONTACTS

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Eva Obadia, Senior Director, Communications & Partnerships
Tel: +1-212-489-6969
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To celebrate "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom"'s 2014 Emmy Kids Award, below is Nick Jr. UK's "Brand New Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom, Coming This October On Nick Jr." promo/trailer, which pays tribute to HBO's "Game of Thrones", a American fantasy drama television series which airs on Sky Atlantic and Sky1 in the UK, by utilising both music and a filming manner that tips its hat to the HBO fantasy epic's opening titles. In the trail, viewers are taken to some of the various locations around the enchanted magical kingdom - The Elf Windmill, The Little Castle, The Great Elf Tree, The Marigold Castle, Gaston's Cave, and The Meadow - to visit and meet the various fairies, elves and insects who inhabit the land:

Ben & Holly play hommage to Game of Thrones from Nickelodeon UK on Vimeo.

New Nick Jr. video for Ben & Holly

Writer / Producer / Director – Jon Preston (Nickelodeon UK)
Graphics – Sylwia Bernatowicz (Sylwia Be)
Audio – Hass Hassan (The Jungle Group)
V/O – Nigel Lambert (Calypso Voices)

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