Nickelodeon UK Teams Up With Viral Spiral For New Interstitial Series "Laugh Your Pants Off"

The television industry news website Broadcast is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK News in the following article that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, the number one commercial kids' television channel in the UK, has struck a deal with viral experts Viral Spiral to feature popular online clips on Nick UK and Eire!

The humorous short-form video clips, branded as "Laugh Your Pants Off" (L.Y.P.O.), will air once a week and also be made available via Nickelodeon UK's official website, nick.co.uk, and mobile apps.

The first episode in the series, which you can watch a online streaming video clip below, was broadcast on Nick UK on Thursday 12th September 2013 and featured a dog which has a rude awakening.

Each week Viral Spiral will shortlist a number of clips appropriate for Nickelodeon's demographic, with the broadcaster then selecting one to feature.

The clips will comprise a variety of live-action videos sourced from video-sharing sites such as YouTube and Daily Motion:

Nickelodeon to air viral videos

Nickelodeon has struck a deal with viral experts Viral Spiral to feature popular online clips on the channel.

The humorous short-form video clips, branded as Laugh Your Pants Off (LYPO), will air once a week and also be made available via Nickelodeon's website and mobile apps.

The first in the series, which was broadcast yesterday, featured a dog which has a rude awakening.

Each week Viral Spiral will shortlist a number of clips appropriate for Nickelodeon’s demographic, with the broadcaster then selecting one to feature.

The clips will comprise a variety of live-action videos sourced from video-sharing sites such as YouTube and Daily Motion.

Viral Spiral founder Damian Collier said: "It's a way for Nickelodeon to get even more entertaining content to its demographic."

Nickelodeon's director of programming Tim Patterson, added: "We know that our kids go online to look for entertaining clips and to share the funniest things that they find with their friends.

"Through Viral Spiral we hope to bring content that is immediate, relevant and most importantly, hilarious to our audience; adding something unexpected to the Nick schedule."

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Nickelodeon UK partners with web video network Viral Spiral

Nickelodeon UK has partnered with management company and video network Viral Spiral, in a bid to bring viral online videos to the Viacom-owned kids network.

The deal will see Viral Spiral shortlist potential clips to be used on Nickelodeon as interstitials, packaged and banded on air as L.Y.P.O. (Laugh Your Pants Off).

Nickelodeon is due to launch the clips from this week, with one new video to premiere on the network every week with clips also available on Nick.co.uk.

“We know that our kids go online to look for entertaining clips and to share the funniest things that they find with their friends. Through Viral Spiral we hope to bring content that is immediate, relevant and most importantly, hilarious to our audience; adding something unexpected to the Nick schedule,” said Tim Patterson, VP, director of programming, Nickelodeon UK.

Viral Spiral exclusively represents, monetises and grows online channels with large followings – including many of the world’s best-known and most shared viral videos. Founder and CEO Damian Collier said: “We’re delighted to announce this project with Nickelodeon which will ensure that Nick remains the talk of the playground, serving up the most-current age-appropriate trending content to its young viewers.”

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Nickelodeon USA Debuts Brand-New "Dora The Explorer" Primetime Special, "Dora's Great Roller Skate Adventure", On Sunday 22nd September 2013; DVD Out Now

Nickelodeon has announced in the following Press Release, from TVbytheNumbers, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA will premiere and show Nickelodeon Preschool's brand-new "Dora the Explorer" primetime special, called "Dora's Great Roller Skate Adventure", on Sunday 22nd September 2013 at 7pm (ET/PT)! In the half-hour special, Dora wants to take Boots to Skate Park, but the mean Big Wheeler has shut down the park. Viewers must help Dora stand up to Big Wheeler so everyone can skate together. The episode addresses bullying and presents a "strength in numbers" message. Emmy award-winning "Dora the Explorer" continues to be the most watched preschool show on TV drawing 67.5M total viewers and 11.3M preschoolers year to date.

Parents and kids can visit www.nickjr.com, Nickelodeon's award-winning website for preschoolers and parents, to find new skating-themed games and activities including Dora coloring pages, printable puzzles, mazes, crafts and more. On Wednesday 11th September 2013 NickJr.com unveiled a brand-new "Dora The Explorer" online game titled "Dora's Roller Skate Adventure". On Monday 16th September 2013, families can log onto NickJr.com to catch an exclusive sneak peek of the episode. The "Dora the Explorer: Dora's Great Roller Skate Adventure" DVD featuring the title episode and two additional adventures was released in stores on Tuesday 10th September 2013.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON DEBUTS BRAND-NEW DORA THE EXPLORER PRIMETIME SPECIAL, “DORA’S GREAT ROLLER SKATE ADVENTURE,” SUNDAY, SEPT. 22, AT 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT)

NEW YORK – Sept. 12, 2013 – Nickelodeon invites preschoolers on a wheely big adventure in the brand-new Dora the Explorer primetime special, “Dora’s Great Roller Skate Adventure,” premiering on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). In the half-hour special, Dora wants to take Boots to Skate Park, but the mean Big Wheeler has shut down the park. Viewers must help Dora stand up to Big Wheeler so everyone can skate together. The episode addresses bullying and presents a “strength in numbers” message. Emmy award-winning Dora the Explorer continues to be the most watched preschool show on TV drawing 67.5M total viewers and 11.3M preschoolers year to date.

Parents and kids can visit www.nickjr.com, Nickelodeon’s award-winning website, to find new skating-themed games and activities including Dora coloring pages, printable puzzles, mazes, crafts and more. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, a brand-new Dora game, “Dora’s Roller Skate Adventure,” will be available on the site. On Monday, Sept. 16, families can log onto NickJr.com to catch an exclusive sneak peek of the episode. The Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Great Roller Skate Adventure DVD featuring the title episode and two additional adventures will be available on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Dora the Explorer, created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Eric Weiner, is a play-along, animated adventure series starring Dora (Fátima Ptacek), a seven-year-old Latina heroine whose adventures take place in an imaginative, tropical world filled with jungles, beaches and rainforests. She explores her world just as preschoolers do every day, and the show is designed to actively engage its audience in an interactive quest using a variety of learning techniques.

In every episode, Dora and Boots invite the audience to participate in an exciting adventure, where each step of their journey consists of a problem or puzzle that Dora and the audience must think their way through in order to solve the next problem. Dora is proudly bilingual and uses her knowledge of English and Spanish to communicate with her friends, overcome obstacles and reach her goals. In each episode, Dora teaches Spanish words or phrases to the viewers and then asks them to use it to solve a problem and forge ahead. Ultimately, Dora and her best friend, Boots, triumph, and the story always ends with a “We Did It!” anthem.

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Nickelodeon USA Announces Networks Animated Programming Highlights For Friday 13th And Saturday 14th September 2013

Nickelodeon has announced in the following press release, from TVbytheNumbers, a few of Nick USA's exciting programming highlights for popular animated series on Friday 13th September 2013 and Saturday 14th September 2013, which features the much anticipated premiere of the second season of the hit Nicktoon "The Legend of Korra", called "Book 2: Spirits", plus brand new episodes of popular Nicktoons "Sanjay and Craig", "Rabbids Invasion" and "Monsters vs. Aliens"!

The fun starts on Friday 13th SeptBender 2013 at 7:00pm ET/PT when "The Legend of Korra" returns with "Book 2: Spirits" which takes place six months after the end of "Book One: Air". In the one-hour premiere of "Rebel Spirit"/"The Southern Lights", Korra struggles to find a deeper connection with the Spirit World as she and the gang attend a Southern Water Tribe festival. Then, Korra and Chief Unalaq journey into a dangerous maelstrom and find a source of great spiritual power.

Fans can head to Nick.com to play the recently launched game, "Legend of Korra" Book 2: "Dark Into Light" to help Korra fight against dark spirits and enemies encountered through various levels, trying to bring light and balance back to the environment. "Legend of Korra Book 2: Dark Into Light" is also available on the Emmy-award winning Nick App and Nickelodeon's HTML5 mobile games hub at m.nick.com/games. Additionally, a complete Book 1 video recap will be available to download for free on iTunes Sept. 14. From leaving her home in the Southern Water Tribe to quickly putting her Avatar skills to the test, and finally facing Amon and the Equalists, get ready to relive the exciting adventures of Avatar Korra in this complete Book 1 recap!

The fun continues on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10:30am ET/PT when "Sanjay and Craig" returns with an all-new episode "Muscle C.O.P.S."/"Cold Hard Cash". In "Muscle C.O.P.S.", Sanjay grows giant calf muscles and joins a peculiar police force. Then in "Cold Hard Cash", Craig risks his life to help his best bud find a frozen treasure. Then at 11:30am (ET/PT), "Rabbids Invasion" returns with "Fast Food Rabbid", where the Rabbids discover a drive-thru intercom. Next in "Rabbids Against the Machine" the wacky creatures discover vending machines. Then in "Ring! Bwaah!" the Rabbids uncover a discarded cellphone.

Finally, a strange alien comes to Earth in a new half-hour episode of "Monsters vs. Aliens", premiering at 12:00pm (ET/PT). In the episode "Vornicarn" a new alien named Sta'abi, is in search of a ferocious beast called Vornicarn. Soon, everyone is on a chase in order to save the planet from Vornicarn's terror. However, much to the friends of Area Fifty-Something's surprise, Sta'abi has her own plans for the alien pet.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon Debuts Book 2 of Fan-Favorite The Legend of Korra Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:00p.m. (ET/PT) Followed by All-New Episodes of Popular Animated Series, Sanjay and Craig, Rabbids Invasion and Monsters vs. Aliens

On Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT, The Legend of Korra returns with Book 2: “Spirits” which takes place six months after the end of Book 1. In the one-hour premiere of “Rebel Spirit/The Southern Lights," Korra struggles to find a deeper connection with the Spirit World as she and the gang attend a Southern Water Tribe festival. Then, Korra and Chief Unalaq journey into a dangerous maelstrom and find a source of great spiritual power.

Fans can head to Nick.com to play the recently launched game, Legend of Korra Book 2: Dark Into Light to help Korra fight against dark spirits and enemies encountered through various levels, trying to bring light and balance back to the environment. Legend of Korra Book 2: Dark Into Light is also available on the Emmy-award winning Nick App and Nickelodeon’s HTML5 mobile games hub at m.nick.com/games. Additionally, a complete Book 1 video recap will be available to download for free on iTunes Sept. 14. From leaving her home in the Southern Water Tribe to quickly putting her Avatar skills to the test, and finally facing Amon and the Equalists, get ready to relive the exciting adventures of Avatar Korra in this complete Book 1 recap!

The fun continues on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10:30a.m. ET/PT when Sanjay and Craig returns with an all-new episode “Muscle C.O.P.S./Cold Hard Cash.” In “Muscle C.O.P.S.,” Sanjay grows giant calf muscles and joins a peculiar police force. Then in “Cold Hard Cash,” Craig risks his life to help his best bud find a frozen treasure. Then at 11:30a.m. (ET/PT), Rabbids Invasion returns with “Fast Food Rabbid,” where the Rabbids discover a drive-thru intercom. Next in “Rabbids Against the Machine,” the wacky creatures discover vending machines. Then in “Ring! Bwaah!” the Rabbids uncover a discarded cellphone.

Finally, a strange alien comes to Earth in a new half-hour episode of Monsters vs. Aliens, premiering at 12:00p.m. (ET/PT). In the episode “Vornicarn,” a new alien, Sta’abi, is in search of a ferocious beast called Vornicarn. Soon, everyone is on a chase in order to save the planet from Vornicarn’s terror. However, much to the friends of Area Fifty-Something’s surprise, Sta’abi has her own plans for the alien pet.

Tags: Monsters vs Aliens Ratings, Rabbids Invasion Ratings, Sanjay and Craig Ratings, The Legend of Korra Ratings

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To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering brand new episodes of hit Nicktoons "The Legend of Korra - Book 2: Spirits", "Sanjay and Craig", "Rabbids Invasion" and "Monsters vs. Aliens", below is a selection of online streaming video clips featuring aweslime sneak peeks at each brand new episode!:

The Legend of Korra, "Rebel Spirit/The Southern Lights"



Rabbids Invasion,“Rabbids Against the Machine"



Sanjay and Craig, “Muscle C.O.P.S."



Monsters vs. Aliens, “Vornicarn”

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Nickelodeon And Pharrell Williams Give 'Bikini Bottom' A Makeover With Release Of SpongeBob SquarePants X ICECREAM Brand Capsule Collection

Nickelodeon has today (Thursday 12th September 2013) announced in the following press release, from PRNewswire, the exciting "SpongeBob SquarePants" news that the world-renowned musician, producer, fashion designer and self-proclaimed "SpongeBob SquarePants" enthusiast, Pharrell Williams, has teamed up with Nickelodeon to release a capsule collection inspired by global pop-culture phenomenon, SpongeBob! The brand-new limited-edition SpongeBob X ICECREAM fashion line includes a series of five t-shirts and sweatshirts featuring four SpongeBob-inspired designs.

In celebration of the line launch, Pharrell Williams made an appearance at the Billionaire Boys Club flagship SoHo, New York store on Tuesday 10th September 2013. The store front windows feature floor to ceiling SpongeBob X ICECREAM clings, in addition to SpongeBob elements represented throughout the interior, for the entire month of September. SpongeBob X ICECREAM products are available for purchase at the Billionaire Boys Club webstore and flagship New York and Los Angeles stores and on Karmaloop.com, ranging in price from $38 to $88.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon And Pharrell Williams Give 'Bikini Bottom' A Makeover With Release Of SpongeBob SquarePants X ICECREAM Brand Capsule Collection

Limited-Edition Adult T-Shirts and Sweatshirts Available Now

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned musician, producer, fashion designer and self-proclaimed SpongeBob SquarePants enthusiast, Pharrell Williams, has teamed up with Nickelodeon to release a capsule collection inspired by global pop-culture phenomenon, SpongeBob. The brand-new limited-edition SpongeBob X ICECREAM fashion line includes a series of five t-shirts and sweatshirts featuring four SpongeBob-inspired designs.

(Download Image: Photo - Nickelodeon and Pharrell Williams Debut SpongeBob X ICECREAM Capsule Collection. Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Nickelodeon (C)2013 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon, Eugene Gologursky): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130912/NY79185 )

"I've been a SpongeBob fan for many years and it's an honor to collaborate with Nickelodeon to create SpongeBob X ICECREAM. SpongeBob promotes happiness and optimism and I wanted this line to represent that," said Pharrell Williams.

"We are delighted to introduce our SpongeBob X ICECREAM capsule collection," said Andrea Fasulo, Senior Vice President of Retail and Movie Marketing, Nickelodeon Group. "Pharrell Williams and the ICECREAM brand have a unique ability to reinterpret iconic brands into cool apparel, and the SpongeBob line represents an absolutely stylish line appealing to die-hard fans and trendsetters."

In celebration of the line launch, Pharrell Williams made an appearance at the Billionaire Boys Club flagship SoHo, New York store on Sept. 10. The store front windows feature floor to ceiling SpongeBob X ICECREAM clings, in addition to SpongeBob elements represented throughout the interior, for the entire month of September.

SpongeBob X ICECREAM products are available for purchase at the Billionaire Boys Club webstore and flagship New York and Los Angeles stores and on Karmaloop.com, ranging in price from $38 to $88.

SpongeBob X ICECREAM Product Descriptions:

* SpongeBob and Bones T-Shirt

100% Cotton Jersey t-shirt, available in white, is inspired by the classic Cones and Bones ICECREAM character, blending the two icons together to showcase SpongeBob's 'cool' factor.

* Alphabet T-Shirt:

100% Cotton Jersey t-shirt, available in black, uses sponge-inspired letters dressed in SpongeBob's signature outfit that spell out 'ICECREAM'.

* Sublimation Print T-Shirt:

Cotton and Poly-Jersey blend t-shirt is inspired by SpongeBob's porous epidermis.

* Patrick Star and Bamboo T-Shirt:

100% Cotton Jersey t-shirt, available in black, is inspired by the classic ICECREAM Cones and Bones character, featuring Patrick Star's face and Bamboo Bones.

* SpongeBob and Bones Crewneck:

Cotton Poly blend heather grey fleece crewneck features a mash up of the classic Cones and Bones ICECREAM character and SpongeBob's face.

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. Currently in its 14th year, the series continues to rank as the number-one animated series with kids 2-11 on all of television, with one third of its audience 18-49. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most 'liked' animated series on Facebook, with more than 81million fans. Over the past several years, SpongeBob has averaged more than 100 million total viewers every quarter across all Nickelodeon networks.

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 almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Viacom Appoints Chris Shaw As New MD Of Be Viacom

The digital television industry news website Broadband TV News is reporting the Viacom News in the following article that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has appointed Chris Shaw as Executive Vice President (EVP), Managing Director (MD) of its ad sales division, Be Viacom.

Chris Shaw was most recently senior VP global head of advertising sales for NBCUniversal International Television and will take up his new role on Monday 16th September 2013. Based in London, he will report to Bob Bakish, VIMN's president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

In his new position, Shaw will be responsible for growing advertising and sponsorship revenues across VIMN's portfolio of brands and businesses, including Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central, across all platforms outside the U.S. He will oversee VIMN's country-specific local ad sales teams, which report to sales directors in five global regions: UK/Australia/Central & Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Furthermore, he will manage the Be Viacom international ad sales team based in London, which has responsibility for multi-territory deals and key international accounts:

Viacom signs up key exec

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has appointed Chris Shaw as executive VP, MD of its ad sales division, Be Viacom.

Shaw was most recently senior VP global head of advertising sales for NBCUniversal International Television and will take up his new role on September 16.

Based in London, he will report to Bob Bakish, VIMN’s president and CEO.

Shaw will be responsible for growing advertising and sponsorship revenues across VIMN’s portfolio of brands and businesses, including MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, across all platforms outside the U.S. He will oversee VIMN’s country-specific local ad sales teams, which report to sales directors in five global regions: UK/Australia/Central & Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Furthermore, he will manage the Be Viacom international ad sales team based in London, which has responsibility for multi-territory deals and key international accounts.

According to Bakish, “Chris has broad experience managing international ad sales operations for large-scale multi-national entertainment companies, and he’s also worked for some of the world’s biggest media and advertising agencies, plus one of the best known names in global talent management. He understands how to elicit the best results from sales teams working at the global and local levels, and is in tune with the demands and expectations of a wide range of clients. His unique mix of skills will help strengthen VIMN as the media partner of choice for brands looking to engage audiences around the world in this complex and fast-shifting environment.”

Also, from Media Week:

Viacom appoints Chris Shaw as MD of Be Viacom

NBC Universal's global head of advertising sales Chris Shaw has joined rival network Viacom International Media Networks as executive vice president and managing director of sales division, Be Viacom.

From Monday 16 September, Shaw will be responsible for driving advertising and sponsorship revenues across VIMN’s brands and businesses, including MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, outside the US.

In addition to managing Be Viacom’s London-based international sales team, which has responsibility for multi-territory deals and key accounts, Shaw will oversee VIMN’s country-specific local ad sales teams.

These are grouped into five regions, including: UK, Australia, Central and Eastern Europe; Northern Europe; Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia; and the Americas.

He replaces Dave Sibley, who left the company earlier this year.

Prior to joining NBC Universal in 2012, Shaw was senior vice president, commercial development, EMEA for Discovery Communications from 2008-2011.

From 2006-2008 he was head of commercial development for Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment, while he has also worked for agencies including Universal McCann, Initiative Media, Optimedia and Publicis.

Shaw will report to VIMN president and chief executive Bob Bakish, who hailed his "broad experience managing international sales operations".

Bakish said: "Chris has worked for some of the world’s biggest media and advertising agencies, plus one of the best-known names in global talent management.

"He understands how to elicit the best results from sales teams working at the global and local levels, and is in tune with the demands and expectations of a wide range of clients.

"His unique mix of skills will help strengthen VIMN as the media partner of choice for brands looking to engage audiences around the world in this complex and fast-shifting environment."

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