Nickelodeon to Air 'Star Trek: Prodigy' Internationally

Ever since ViacomCBS announced that Star Trek: Prodigy would be moving from Nickelodeon to Paramount+ last year, international fans of Nickelodeon and Star Trek have been wondering how they'll be able to watch the new CG-animated series, especially fans in countries where the SVOD service is currently unavailable. Now, thanks to the official Star Trek franchise website, we now have the answer!

A recent article on StarTrek.com, recapping the events of "Kobayashi," includes ViacomCBS' updated release strategy for the series, including a bit that mentions that the Prodigy will be coming soon to Nickelodeon channels internationally!:

"Star Trek: Prodigy currently streams exclusively on Paramount+ in U.S. and Australia, and is coming soon to Paramount+ in Latin America and the Nordics as well as to Nickelodeon international channels, which are available in 180 countries globally. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. Prodigy is distributed by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group."

That's great news, especially for fans in regions where Paramount+ isn't yet present!

However, it's currently known whether that includes channels where Paramount+ is already present, including Latin America, Brazil and the Nordics, and where the service will be launching soon, such as in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Produced by the Nickelodeon Animation Studio and CBS Studios’ Eye Animation Production, STAR TREK: PRODIGY is already a hit amongst Paramount+ subscribers, and had the top-performing premiere day out of any original animated kids series on the service. The series was recently renewed for a second season, which is slated to premiere in 2023.

The STAR TREK: PRODIGY voice cast includes Kate Mulgrew (Hologram Kathryn Janeway), Brett Gray (Dal), Ella Purnell (Gwyn), Rylee Alazraqui (Rok-Tahk), Angus Imrie (Zero), Jason Mantzoukas (Jankom Pog), Dee Bradley Baker (Murf), John Noble (The Diviner) and Jimmi Simpson (Drednok).

Developed by Emmy® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (“Trollhunters” and “Ninjago”), the CG-animated series STAR TREK: PRODIGY is the first “Star Trek” series aimed at younger audiences, and follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the “Star Trek” franchise – but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.

STAR TREK: PRODIGY is from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ new animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation Studio, led by President of Animation Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers, alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman and Ben Hibon, who also directs and serves as executive producer and the creative lead of the animated series.

STAR TREK: PRODIGY is distributed by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group and is also available to stream on Paramount+ in international territories, including Latin America, the Nordics and Australia. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave.

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Originally published: January 11, 2022.

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Watch: Star Trek Prodigy 'Kobayashi' Episode References Side by Side in New Video

Star Trek: Prodigy broke new ground with its iconic cameos in “Kobayashi”

On last Thursday’s (Jan. 6) episode, Star Trek: Prodigy brought back several iconic characters to the bridge of the Enterprise-D, albeit in holographic form, with most of their voices coming from archival footage, whether it was from television series or movies. It was definitely a feat to find the exact wording needed for each character to use in the right way on the episode.

As previously reported, Aaron J. Waltke, the writer and producer of the series, said he had to watch forty or fifty episodes of the series as well as read numerous scripts to find the exact verbiage. The dedication was well worth it as we were given an unforgettable episode with unforgettable characters. And, in case you were wondering exactly which episodes or movies were used, one fan has provided that to us in a video that’s a little over four minutes long.

In this particular video, by A Strange New Pod, we learn the exact episodes that were used, with the exception of all of Lt. Uhura’s comments, as some of her phrases were commonly used in more than one episode. The main gist of Mr. Spock’s ending speech to Dal in “Kobayashi” came from Star Trek: The Original Series, season two, episode thirteen, “Obsession” and season one, episode five. “Enemy Within.”

But there was one, very important phrase most Trekkies didn't have to look up as they know it by heart. “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few” comes from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and was a perfect insert into “Kobayashi” as a reminder to Dal that it isn’t all about him and his struggle to be captain of the Protostar.

Star Trek: Prodigy currently streams exclusively on Paramount+ in U.S. and Australia, and is coming soon to Paramount+ in Latin America and the Nordics as well as to Nickelodeon international channels, which are available in 180 countries globally. New episodes are released every Thursday. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. Prodigy is distributed by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group. Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

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Star Trek: Prodigy: Paramount Plus to Premiere New Episode 'Kobayashi' on Jan. 6

After a brief hiatus, Star Trek: Prodigy, the brand new Star Trek CG-animated series from Nickelodeon returns with brand new episodes, beginning with the all new episode "Kobayashi" (#106), premiering Thursday, January 6, exclusively on Paramount+. Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

As the Prodigy crew seeks to learn more about their starship after escaping the Diviner by way of the high-powered “proto drive” — and Gwyn (Ella Purnell) seeks to find her path forward — Hologram Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) introduces Dal (Brett Gray) and Jankom Pog (Jason Mantzokous) to the Kobayashi Maru simulation in the ship’s holodeck. Featuring special guest appearances from legacy Star Trek characters (see below for spoilers!).

Synopsis: KOBAYASHI — As Gwyn struggles to find her role aboard the U.S.S. Protostar, Dal tests his leadership skills in the newly discovered holodeck. Written by Aaron J. Waltke. Directed by Alan Wan.

Kobayashi Maru is a seemingly unwinnable Star Fleet training exercise in the Star Trek universe designed to test the character of Starfleet Academy cadets in a no-win scenario. A ship in distress — the Kobayashi Maru — is stalled in the Neutral Zone. Try to save them, and the Federation will start a war with the Klingons. Do nothing, and they’ll die. Any choice leads to multiple levels of failure. It is, as said above, a no-win scenario designed to test how a cadet reacts under stress, and with a crew; not a problem to be solved.

ViacomCBS Appoints Carlos Martínez as VP Country Manager for Iberia

Carlos Martínez has been appointed Vice President (VP) Country Manager of ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) for Iberia, leading the company's local strategy in Spain and Portugal.

ViacomCBS Networks International is part of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and is comprised of some of the most iconic global consumer brands such as Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Paramount Network, MTV, Comedy Central, ViacomCBS International Studios and the free-TV streaming service Pluto TV, among others.

As Country Manager, Carlos Martínez (pictured above) will drive the company's growth through its content, channels, events, streaming services, digital products and production, distribution and advertising services, bringing his leadership and team management skills, as well as a deep knowledge of the Spanish and Portuguese markets.

Carlos Martinez joined ViacomCBS Networks International in 2001 as part of the international advertising sales team based in London, and since then he has developed a successful and extensive career within the company. Before being appointed Country Manager for Iberia, he was also responsible for the advertising sales, operators and digital media departments for this region.

Prior to joining ViacomCBS Networks International, he worked for renowned companies in the media sector, including Eurosport (Paris), BBC Worldwide (London) and Bloomberg TV (New York).

"After more than 20 years at ViacomCBS Networks International it is a great satisfaction for me to take on the role of Country Manager for Iberia and continue contributing to the development of a solid and sustainable business in these markets. And even more so at a time of transformation for our industry, which not only entails great challenges, but also great growth opportunities for us and our partners. So I am very happy to be able to play this role, and to do so with the company's values of optimism, inclusiveness, collaboration, agility and adaptability," said Carlos Martinez.

A graduate in International Business Administration and Management from Icade (Madrid) and Neoma Business School (Reims), he completed his training with an MBA in Television Companies in collaboration with the University of Salamanca and UTECA, and has completed leadership programs at the London Business School (London) and commercial team management at the Instituto de Empresa (Madrid).

Official ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) Iberia press release via Dircomfidencial (en Español):

Carlos Martínez, nuevo VP Country Manager de ViacomCBS Networks International para Iberia

Carlos Martínez ha sido nombrado VP Country Manager de ViacomCBS Networks International para Iberia, pasando a liderar la estrategia local de la compañía en España y Portugal. ViacomCBS Networks International es parte de ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) y está compuesta por algunas de las marcas de consumo más icónicas a nivel global como Paramount Network, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., ViacomCBS International Studios o el servicio de streaming Pluto TV, entre otras.

Como Country Manager, Carlos Martínez impulsará el crecimiento de la compañía a través de sus contenidos, canales, eventos, servicios de streaming, productos digitales y servicios de producción, distribución y publicidad, aportando sus habilidades de liderazgo y gestión de equipos, así como un profundo conocimiento del mercado español y portugués.

Carlos Martínez se incorporó a ViacomCBS Networks International en 2001 como parte del equipo de ventas publicitarias internacionales en Londres, y desde entonces ha desarrollado una exitosa y extensa trayectoria dentro de la compañía. Así, antes de ser nombrado Country Manager para Iberia, era el responsable de los departamentos de ventas publicitarias, operadores y medios digitales también para esta región.

Previamente a su incorporación a ViacomCBS Networks International formó parte de reconocidas empresas del sector de los medios de comunicación, entre las que destacan Eurosport (París), BBC Worldwide (Londres) y Bloomberg TV (Nueva York).

“Tras más de 20 años en ViacomCBS Networks International es una gran satisfacción para mí asumir el rol de Country Manager para Iberia y continuar contribuyendo al desarrollo de un negocio sólido y sostenible en estos mercados. Y más en un momento de transformación para nuestro sector, que no solo entraña grandes retos, sino también grandes oportunidades de crecimiento tanto para nosotros, como para nuestros partners. Así, estoy muy feliz de poder desempeñar esta función, y hacerlo con los valores de la compañía de optimismo, inclusividad, colaboración, agilidad y adaptabilidad”, ha dicho Carlos Martínez.

Titulado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas Internacionales por Icade (Madrid) y Neoma Business School (Reims), completó su formación con un MBA en Empresas de Televisión en colaboración con la Universidad de Salamanca y UTECA, y ha cursado programas de liderazgo en la London Business School (Londres) y de gestión de equipos comerciales en el Instituto de Empresa (Madrid).

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From Executive Digest (em Português):

Carlos Martínez nomeado VP Country Manager da dona das marcas MTV e Nickelodeon para a Península Ibérica

Carlos Martínez foi nomeado VP Country Manager da ViacomCBS Networks International para a Península Ibérica, liderando a estratégia local em Portugal e Espanha, foi hoje anunciado.

Num comunicado hoje divulgado, a ViacomCBS Networks International refere que Carlos Martínez procurará impulsionar o crescimento da empresa através dos seus conteúdos, canais, eventos, serviços de ‘streaming’, produtos digitais e serviços de produção, distribuição e publicidade, contribuindo para tal com as suas reconhecidas capacidades de liderança e de gestão de equipas, bem como um profundo conhecimento dos mercados português e espanhol.

A ViacomCBS Networks International é parte da ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), sendo composta por algumas das marcas de consumo mais icónicas globalmente, como a MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Paramount Network, Comedy Central, ViacomCBS International Studios e o serviço de streaming Pluto TV, entre outras, e refere que enquanto Country Manager, Carlos Martínez procurará impulsionar o crescimento da empresa.

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Originally published: January 11, 2022.

Additional source: PR Noticias.

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Nickelodeon to Premiere 'Middlemost Post' in Latin America and Brazil in January 2022

Special delivery! Nickelodeon will premiere the brand new animated series Middlemost Post in Latin America (Latinoamérica) and Brazil (Brasil) on Monday 10th January 2022 at 16:00 (Br)! When a reformed raincloud teams up with a shipwrecked sea-postman and a magic walrus, the three form the Middlemost Post — the wackiest and most loveable postal service on Mt. Middlemost. The series is locally titled Middlemost Post: Aventura Postal in Latin America.

Marking Nickelodeon’s first original animated series in five years, Middlemost Post hails from SpongeBob SquarePants’ alum John Trabbic III and follows a former rain cloud, a brawny mailman and their magical pet walrus as they deliver packages to the unusual inhabitants of Mount Middlemost. The series combines quirky characters with hilarious adventures and unwavering friendship.

The U.S.-English dub of Middlemost Post voice cast includes Becky Robinson (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts) as Parker J. Cloud, an exuberant, relentlessly kind, overly eager, and most of all, pliable cloud who’s desire is to spread cheer; John DiMaggio (Futurama) as Angus Roy Shackelton, Parker’s boss and proprietor of the Middlemost Post; Kiren (Raising Hope) as Lily, Parker’s best friend and master inventor;  Colton Dunn (Superstore) as Mayor Peeve, the petty Mayor of the city of Somewhere locked in a petty, one-sided feud with Angus; and Johnny Pemberton (In the Loop) as Ryan, Mayor Peeve’s loyal assistant.