Nickelodeon USA Acquires Rights To "Mia and Me"; To Premiere New Show In April 2014

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen and the official website of World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, are reporting the exciting Nickelodeon news that Nickelodeon USA has picked up the broadcast rights to the popular live action/CG-animated fantasy television series "Mia and Me" from the Italian animation studio Rainbow S.r.l. ("Winx Club", "Huntik: Secrets & Seekers") and its co-production partners Lucky Punch and M4e in Germany and will start to premiere and show "Mia and Me" from April 2014!

The first season of "Mia and Me" has been snapped up by more than 70 broadcasters in countries around the globe. "Mia and Me" recently premiered on Nickelodeon UK in January 2014 and also currently airs on Nickelodeon South East Asia (on Nickelodeon Philippines, Nickelodeon Singapore and Nickelodeon Malaysia), Nickelodeon Benelux (comprising of Nickelodeon Belgium (België), Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland), and Luxembourg), and on Nickelodeon Scandinavia (comprising of Nickelodeon Denmark (Danmark) and Nickelodeon Sweden (Sverige)).

""Mia and me" mixes high production values with funny, exciting and original scripts, which makes it very popular with audiences and attractive to broadcasters," said Luana Perrero, the head of sales for TV Rainbow Group. "We are delighted to be welcoming all these respected broadcasters to the fold and I'm sure Mia and me will prove as big a hit in France, Australia, the U.S. and Brazil as it has in so many territories across the world."

Additionally, "Mia and Me" will premiere on Brazil's Gloob on Monday 14th April 2014, Australia's Eleven in late May, and on Gulli in France soon. As well as Nick UK, Clan TVE in Spain also recently debuted the series.

"Mia and Me" is also now headed to Gulli in France. The show is also due to debut on Brazil's Gloob on April 14, Australia's Eleven in late May and Nickelodeon in the U.S. next month.

A second season of "Mia and Me" is slated to begin airing in late 2014/early 2015, and a feature film is expected to be released in theaters/cinemas in 2016.

Additionally, a full range of merchandise will launch this year in established territories, including a toy line from international toy partner Mattel. Other partners include Ravensburger, Egmont, Unilever, Nestle and Panini, who has just unveiled it's second sticker collection based on the popular kids' property, "Mia and Me", with The Unicorns of Centopia, reports Licensing.biz. Launched in March 2014, the collection features a 32 page glitter embossed sticker album and 192 stickers. Tying in with the first edition that launched in Spring 2013, the new series' content will focus on the Unicorns of Centopia who will feature on a series of special stickers, complemented with background scenes in the album. "The stories, all about the magical fantasy world of Centopia, are a slice of good fortune for Panini", said Stephanie Schlag, the marketing manager for entertainment stickers at Panini Publishing in Stuttgart. "The first collection far exceeded all our expectations, and we are therefore pleased to be able to offer our young collectors a second edition." To support the launch and reinforce the importance it places on the licensing subject, Panini is increasing its investment in samplings, school co-operations, competitions and trade displays.

From Kidscreen:

Mia and Me gets US deal, more global broadcasters

Italian prodco Rainbow and co-pro partners Lucky Punch and M4e in Germany have announced a raft of new broadcasting deals for their series Mia and me, including one with Nickelodeon US.

action/CGI series combines fantasy, adventure and comedy, and chronicles the adventures of 12-year old Mia as she juggles her life in the real world with another role in the magical kingdom of Centopia. In addition to the January launch on Nickelodeon in the UK , Nick US will bow the series next month. Other new TV partners on board include Gulli (France), Gloob (Brazil), where the show is set to launch on April 14, and Eleven (Australia), where it will bow in late May.

Currently, the first season of the series has more than 70 broadcasters in more than 80 territories. And the second season is slated for delivery in late 2014/early 2015 along with a feature film, which is planned for a theatrical release in 2016. Additionally, a full range of merchandise will launch this year in established territories, including a toy line from international toy partner Mattel. Other partners include Ravensburger, Egmont, Unilever, Nestle and Panini.

Tags: Gloob, Gulli, Lucky Punch, Mia and Me, Rainbow

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Beechdean Dairies To Release "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Chocolate Ice Cream Sticks In The UK In April 2014

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry news magazine The Grocer is reporting the Booyakasha TMNT news that Beechdean Dairies, makers of farmhouse dairy ice cream, will be launching a brand-new product range of chocolate ice cream sticks based on Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated TV series "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in shops around the UK in April 2014!

Although a debut date for when Shellheads can buy Beechdean's new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"-themed chocolate ice cream sticks, it is expected each 65ml unit will come with a Recommended Selling Price (RSP) of 70p.

Beechdean also has a licensing agreement with Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products UK (NVCP UK) to produce products based on the popular Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. characters "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dora the Explorer".

Additionally, Buckinghamshire-based Beechdean has also secured a licensing deal with the Jelly Belly Candy Company and will next month, April 2014, launch two new impulse ice lollies inspired by the brand's Bubble Gum and Orange flavours (rsp: 80p/80ml).

Plus, a new deal has also been agreed with Warner Bros, and Beechdean is looking to take on the likes of Magnum and Feast with three premium handheld Scooby-Doo "Scooby Snack" ice creams - chocolate, honeycomb and white chocolate & strawberry.

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Nickelodeon And LEGO To Release Brand-New "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" LEGO Playset Range In The UK On Tuesday 1st April 2014

The monthly trade magazine for the toy business ToyNews is reporting the Booyakasha Nickelodeon UK News / "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" news in the following article that Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products UK (NVCP UK) and The LEGO Group, makers of the world's leading construction toys, will launch and start to sell their brand-new range of "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" building block playsets in the UK on Tuesday 1st April 2014!

In the "Karai Bike Escape" playset (£11.99), Karai has grabbed one of the lost mutagen canisters and is trying to escape on her super-cool motorbike. Attach a rope to the back of the bike with Leonardo and take a thrill-packed skateboard ride through the city streets. Hang on tight as Karai accelerates on the dual-exhaust motorbike and swerves past the roadwork sign. Lasso the rope around the street sign to make the vending machine explode and Karai crash to retrieve that mutagen! The set includes 2 mini-figures complete with weapons and accessories: Karai and Leonardo.

Uh-oh, there's Turtle trouble in the "Mutation Chamber Unleashed" LEGO set (£19.99)! Raphael has infiltrated the Kraang's lab and discovered the Mutation Chamber which can turn humans into mutant creatures. Climb the ladder with Victor, spin the electrodes and knock him into the mutation tank. Turn the knob to activate the mutation. When the transformation is complete, open the doors and unleash the fearsome Spider Bytez. Help Raphael to outwit the giant creature and escape before it grabs him with the huge claws on its head. Includes 2 mini-figures with weapons and accessories: Victor and Raphael, and a Spider Bytez figure.

Finally, the T-Rawket Sky Strike set (£29.99) allows fans to take to the skies with the Turtles' homemade T-Rawket and battle Kraang as they drop mutage bombs all over the city. This set includes Minifigures of Donatello, Michelangelo, a Mutated Dr. O'Neil and The Kraang.

Finally, in the T-Rawket Sky Strike, it Green alert! The Kraang Ship is dropping mutagen bombs all over the city. Take to the skies with Donatello and Michelangelo in the Turtles' homemade T-Rawket. Dodge the Ship's flick missiles and return fire with a sizzling slice of Turtle Power from the pizza shooter. April's dad has been transformed into Mutated Dr. O'Neil, so strap on the backpack glider, activate the ejector seat and launch a Turtle into the air to save him! Includes 4 mini-figures with weapons and accessories: Donatello, Michelangelo, Mutated Dr. O'Neil and The Kraang.

The all-new TMNT LEGO playsets will be joining LEGO's wildly successful 2013 line (and the upcoming LEGO Ghostbusters set).

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Giromax Unveils "Peppa Pig Mini Clay Buddies" To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of Iconic Preschool TV Show

ToyNews, a monthly trade magazine for the toy business, and the licensing news publication License! Global are reporting the exciting "Peppa Pig" news in the following articles that Giromax is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the iconic animated preschool series "Peppa Pig" with a brand-new range of "Mini Clay Buddies" based on the Nick Jr. UK megastar Peppa Pig!

With 12 different models to collect, fans can mould popular characters from the show, including Peppa, George and Candy, in 3D.

Released in shops around the UK on Tuesday 11th March 2014 and retailing at £1, each pack will contain an Activity Book, Plasticine, cut-out cardboard shapes and Velcro strips.

The all-new "Peppa Pig Mini Clay Buddies" are aimed at children aged from four-to-ten.

"Peppa Pig" premiered on British television on 31st May 2004.

From ToyNews:

Giromax celebrates ten years of Peppa Pig with Mini Clay Buddies

With 12 different models to collect, fans can mould the show’s popular characters, including Peppa, George and Candy in 3D.

Giromax is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the kids’ show, Peppa Pig with a new range of Mini Clay Buddies based on the popular swine.

With 12 different models to collect, fans can mould the show’s popular characters, including Peppa, George and Candy in 3D.

Retailing at £1, each pack will contain an Activity Book, plasticine, cut out cardboard shapes and Velcro strips.

The new Peppa Pig Mini Clay Buddies are aimed at children aged from four to ten.

‘This is a new and innovative concept designed for four to ten year olds combining handicrafts, the creative abilities of small children and their beloved characters,’ read a statement from the toy manufacturer.

‘All the instructions are contained in a novel creative Activity Book included in the kit that, as well as providing a guide for creating the characters, is packed with ideas for games, fun and learning.’

TAGS: peppa pig,giromax,peppa pig mini clay buddies

Also, from License! Global:

Giromax Fetes Peppa Pig’s 10th

Giromax is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Peppa Pig with a new line of mini Clay Buddies kits that will be available in the U.K. Tuesday.

The line features 12 different clay modeling kits that let kids build their favorite characters from the series including Peppa, George, Candy, Rebecca, Suzy, Mummy and Daddy.

[Tags:] GIROMAX, PEPPA PIG

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NickToons UK To Premiere Brand-New Episodes Of "Sanjay and Craig" From Monday 7th April 2014

Grab your Best Friend and Hold on to your Butt - the dude-snake best bud duo Sanjay and Craig, the first inductees to The Best Friends Hall of Fame*, are back with brand-new episodes this April on NickToons UK and Ireland!

The online British and Irish TV guide website Digiguide is reporting the very exciting Nick UK news that Nicktoons UK and Ireland, Nickelodeon UK's animation and action channel, will be showing more brand-new episodes of Nickelodeon's hit original animated series (Nicktoon) "Sanjay and Craig" daily at 5:00pm from Monday 7th April 2014, as part of Nicktoons UK's Spring/Summer 2014 programming highlights! Repeats of each episode will be shown the following weekday at 6:45am!

* There is no Best Friends Hall of Fame, they made it up!

Below is a list of currently announced all-new "Sanjay and Craig" episodes set to debut on NickToons UK in April 2014, with episode descriptions:

Monday 7th April 2014 - "Fart Baby": Sanjay is convinced that a fart stuck in his stomach is a baby, and soon become the proud parents of a baby fart.

Tuesday 8th April 2014 - "Kung-Fu Catapult": After playing Safari Food Fight with Megan, Sanjay and Craig discover a haunted trailer and agree to rid Tufflip's trailer, haunted by ghosts, in return for a catapult.

Wednesday 9th April 2014 - "Trouble Dare": Sanjay and Craig accidentally infest the house with an ant farm and decide to stay in a trailer. Unfortunately, the Dicksons are staying in it, so they have to play against them in a Nickelodeon "Family Double Dare" game show. Special guest stars: Marc Summers and John Harvey as themselves.

Thursday 10th April 2014 - "Road Pizza": After Craig gets obsessed with pizza, he gets possessed by an evil pizza demon that wants to destroy the Frycade after he eats a slice.

Friday 11th April 2014 - "Cup O'Universe": The gang are convinced that there is a universe in an old milkshake cup.

Monday 14th April 2014 - "You're In Trouble": While at Tufflips' overnight camp, Sanjay and Craig decide not to drink anything so they don't wet the bed. They also say that "getting labeled a bed-wetter is a fate worst than Death!".

Tuesday 15th April 2014 - "Booger Johnson": Megan forces Sanjay to take care of her cute pet gerbil, Booger Johnson, while she's away. But since Craig has an appetite for Gerbils, Sanjay tries to get Criag to see Booger Johnson as a friend.

Further NickToons UK schedule information to be announced.

Below is a high quality (HQ) high-definition (HD) online streaming video clip featuring NickToons UK's "Open The Door To New Sanjay and Craig" promo/trailer:

Brand New Sanjay and Craig from Tee on Vimeo.

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 on TalkTalk TV on YouView channel 560.

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