Nick Jr. Channel UK To Show Brand New Episodes Of "Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom" In October 2013; Unveils "Game of Thrones"-Inspired Trailer

Nickelodeon UK has announced the exciting Nick Jr. UK News that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's preschool channel, Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland, will be premiering and showing brand new episodes of Nick Juniors' popular animated preschool television series "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom" in October 2013 (air dates and transmission (TX) time to be confirmed by Nick Jr. UK) as part of Nick Jr. UK's Autumn/Winter 2013 highlights!

In the all-new episodes of "Ben & Holly", they say there's a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow, so rainbows are a pirate's best friend if you're looking for treasure. However, in new episode "Redbeard's Rainbow", rainbows become Captain Squid's worst enemy as he tries to hide his treasure. Then in "Fox Cubs", Nanny Plum, also known as Fluffy Owl, becomes the new fox cub leader. While attempting to earn their adventure badges, the fox cubs find themselves stuck at the top of Mount Everest with no way down...

To celebrate and promote Nick Jr. showing brand new episodes of "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom" in October 2013, Nick Jr. UK has unveiled their brand new "Brand New Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom, Coming This October On Nick Jr." promo/trailer, high-quality (HQ) high-definition (HD) online streaming video below, 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. The promo also reveals some of the exciting storylines viewers can expect to see in the all-new episodes, including tales of dragons and kings!

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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Nickelodeon And Johnny Cupcakes Collaborate For New "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Clothing And Accessories Line

The clothing brand Johnny Cupcakes has announced in a series of posts on their official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/JohnnyCupcakes, the very exciting Nickelodeon News that Johnny Cupcakes will be launching their brand new and exclusive "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" themed clothing and accessories line in their Boston, MA, Los Angeles, CA, and Carnaby Street in London, UK bakeries (shops) and on their official online store on Saturday 28th September 2013!

To celebrate the worldwide launch of their brand new TMNT-inspired clothing and accessories range, the "Johnny Cupcakes x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" release, which includes fleece's and hats Johnny Cupcakes will be holding in-store events and giveaways at their Boston, Los Angeles, and Carnaby Street bakery's where lucky visitors will receive exclusive "Johnny Cupcakes x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" goodies, including Nickelodeon Goody Bags!

The "Johnny Cupcakes x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" collaboration will go on sale on Johnny Cupcakes' official online store on johnnycupcakes.com, which offers online shipping worldwide, within a couple hours before 12pm (noon) EDT and will be available to be purchased in Johnny Cupcakes' stores in Los Angeles from 1pm, London from 11am, and Boston from 1pm (all times local)!:

TOMORROW (Saturday) is the big day! Johnny Cupcakes x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles official collaboration release // in-stores and online shipping worldwide via johnnycupcakes.com (within a couple hours before noon EDT) // however, if you live near our shops in Los Angeles (doors @ 1pm), London (doors @ 11am), or Boston (doors at 1pm) - you should come out for the festivities! You may want to arrive EARLY for some special treats and surprises...TURTLE POWER!!!

The #JCxTMNT release will also be sold in Johnny Cupcakes' stores in Hull, MA and Martha's Vineyard at Oak Bluffs, MA.

Johnny Cupcakes' "Johnny Cupcakes x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" collaboration follows the "Johnny Cupcakes x Nickelodeon collaboration" in 2011 in which Johnny Cupcakes released a clothing and accessories line based on iconic Nickelodeon shows and characters, including "Are You Afraid Of The Dark?", "Hey Arnold!", "Rugrats", "The Ren & Stimpy Show", "Rocko's Modern Life", "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters", "CatDog" and "SpongeBob SquarePants".

Below is Nickelodeon's official Press Release announcing the Johnny Cupcakes x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration with Nick, from PRNewswire:

Nickelodeon And Johnny Cupcakes Release Limited-Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Apparel And Accessories Line

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and Johnny Cupcakes today announced the launch of a brand-new adult apparel and accessories collection inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The new line features four limited-edition t-shirt designs, a sweatshirt and a variety of accessories available for men, women and even one for kids! All four designs are custom, with one-of-a-kind graphics that feature Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo and a caricature Shredder in the unique Johnny Cupcakes "culinary" style. The line can be purchased in Johnny Cupcakes retail shops (Boston, Los Angeles, London, and Hull, MA) and to fans around the world on the company's website, shop.JohnnyCupcakes.com beginning today.

(Download Image - Photo - Nickelodeon and Johnny Cupcakes Release Limited-Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Apparel and Accessories Line. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130930/NY88818)

Johnny Cupcakes is a clothing company largely focused on graphic t-shirts that playfully address pop-culture with a culinary twist. Over the past 10 years, Johnny Cupcakes has amassed an international following of customers, die-hard collectors who camp outside the bakery-themed stores for up to two weeks in anticipation for exclusive product.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is based on four mutant turtles - Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo - trained in the art of ninjutsu by their mutant rat sensei, Master Splinter, who teaches the turtles to battle evil from the New York City sewers. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles debuted on Nickelodeon in 2012 and ranked as the number-one new boy series for the year in the United States. Season two of the series premieres Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT). Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 2013 TOTY Award winner for Property of the Year and 'Best Boy Toy' of the Year.

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 18 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 Orders Two New Animated Series, Greenlights Four New Live-Action Pilots, Two New Digital Series And Signs Three Young Actors To Talent Deals

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, announced on Thursday 16th September 2013 the very exciting Nickelodeon News in the following press release, from Nickelodeon's Kids and Family Press Site, NickPress.com, that is has ordered 26 episodes of two brand new animated series (Nicktoons), "Bad Seeds" and "Pig Goat Banana Cricket", which will be produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, California, USA! The announcement was made by Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon.

Additionally, Hicks announced an order for four brand new live-action pilots, "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Don" (working title), "Twang" (working title), "Smart Alec" (working title) and "Untitled Cheerleader Project", and has greenlit two all-new digital series, "Welcome to the Wayne" and "Junior Eye", for the Emmy Award-winning Nick App, which has more than four million installs to date. The network also signed three new young actors, Noah Urrea, Jace Norman and Haley Tju, to talent deals from its recent talent showcase at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif!

The announcements come as Nickelodeon continues its recent ratings momentum. Nickelodeon is currently pacing to finish the third quarter 13% above last year, representing its best growth performance for a quarter in 16 years (since 2Q, 1997).

Details of each of Nickelodeon's new animation, live-action and digital series can be found in the press release below.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS ORIGINAL CONTENT PIPELINE FOR KIDS AND INTRODUCES NEW CREATIVE TALENT

26 Episodes Ordered of Animated Series Bad Seeds and Pig Goat Banana Cricket for Production at Nickelodeon Animation Studio

Network Also Greenlights Four New Live-Action Pilots, Two Digital Series and Signs Three Young Actors to Talent Deals

LOS ANGELES – (September 26, 2013) – Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, announced today that is has ordered 26 episodes of two new animated series, Bad Seeds and Pig Goat Banana Cricket, to be produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, Calif. The announcement was made by Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon.

Additionally, Hicks announced an order for four live-action pilots, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Don (working title), Twang (working title), Smart Alec (working title) and Untitled Cheerleader Project, and has greenlit two digital series, Welcome to the Wayne and Junior Eye, for the Emmy Award-winning Nick App, which has more than four million installs to date. The network also signed three new young actors (Noah Urrea, Jace Norman and Haley Tju) to talent deals from its recent talent showcase at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif.

The announcements come as Nickelodeon continues its recent ratings momentum. Nickelodeon is currently pacing to finish the third quarter 13% above last year, representing its best growth performance for a quarter in 16 years (since 2Q, 1997).

"All these projects represent fresh, new creative voices from diverse backgrounds who want to make great, funny content for kids," Hicks said. "We are very excited about adding two new original animated series to our upcoming slate, and we have very high hopes for these live-action pilots and the new talent we are bringing on board."

Details of Nickelodeon's new animation, live-action and digital series are:

NEW ANIMATED SERIES

Bad Seeds (26 episodes)

Harvey, a sweet and well-meaning bird, makes two new best friends, Fee and Foo, the wildest kids in the forest. Although their friendship seems unlikely, their connection only grows as they push each other out of their comfort zones and into endless adventures. Created, written and directed by C.H. Greenblatt (SpongeBob SquarePants, Chowder).

Pig Goat Banana Cricket (26 episodes)

This show features a series of absurd interwoven stories about four friends and roommates, Pig (the fool), Goat (the artist), Banana (the wise-guy) and Cricket (the brain). Created by Dave Cooper and J. Ryan and executive produced by David Sacks (The Simpsons, Regular Show) who co-writes with J. Ryan. Dave Cooper also art directs the series and the pilot was directed by independent animator Nick Cross.

LIVE-ACTION PILOTS

Twang (Working Title)

A comedy series about a family that relocates from Hollywood, Calif to run a diner in Tennessee. Created and executive produced by Andy Gordon (True Jackson, VP, Just Shoot Me, Kirstie).

Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Don (Working Title)

This series follows the madcap adventures of the thirteen year-old Haley quadruplets -- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Don. Created and executive produced by Matt Fleckenstein (iCarly, Victorious, Drake & Josh).

Smart Alec (Working Title)

A comedic look at the world of kid geniuses. Written by Adam Schwartz (Fred: The Show, So Random, Sonny with a Chance) and executive produced by Tommy Lynch (South of Nowhere, The Troop).

Untitled Cheerleader Project

A comedy about a perky head cheerleader named Bella whose life in Texas takes an unexpected twist. Written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler (The Haunted Hathaways, Fan Boy & Chum Chum), who were discovered through Nickelodeon's Diversity Fellowship program.

DIGITAL SERIES

Welcome to the Wayne

An animated comedy about two adventurers set in the lobby of the weirdest apartment building on the planet. Created and written by Billy Lopez (The Wonder Pets!).

Junior Eye

Three junior high school friends are committed to solving the myths that plague their classmates' daily lives. Created by Will and Aaron Eisenberg, whose previous project (Eric Finley: Comment Counselor) won Ashton Kutcher's "Dream Bigger" filmmaking competition.

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).

Press Contacts:

Ariana Urbont
Vice President, Communications
Nickelodeon
(310) 752-8079

Maggie Wang
Sr. Director, Communications
Nickelodeon
(212) 846-6381

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Nickelodeon USA To Premiere Season Two Of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" On Saturday 12th October 2013

Nickelodeon has announced in the following Press Release, from PRNewswire, the Booyakasha TMNT News that Nick USA will start to premiere and show brand new episodes from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season 2 from Saturday 12th October 2013 at 11:00am (ET/PT), continuing the crime-fighting adventures of the four mutant Heroes in a Half-Shell turtles — Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo! After the initial debut, Nickelodeon USA will continue to air all-new episodes of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" regularly on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT).

Season two starts off with a bang in the premiere episode, "The Mutation Situation". In the episode, the Turtles discover that the alien Kraang survived their previous showdown and now have dropped mutagen canisters all over NYC. Throughout the season, the Turtles' mission is to recover the canisters before more mutants can be created. Meanwhile, the Kraang and Shredder have united to put an end to the Turtles once and for all, which results in some very scary characters coming after the brothers. With Casey Jones' help, the Turtles take on some of the most bizarre and dangerous villains they have ever seen, all the while trying to unravel the mystery regarding April O'Neil and her importance to the Kraang.

Season two stars Sean Astin ("Lord of the Rings") as Raphael, Rob Paulsen ("Planet Sheen") as Donatello, Greg Cipes ("Teen Titans") as Michelangelo, Jason Biggs ("Orange is the New Black") as Leonardo, Mae Whitman ("Parenthood") as April O'Neil, Hoon Lee ("Royal Pains") as Master Splinter and Kevin Michael Richardson ("Penguins of Madagascar") as Shredder. Joining the cast will be Josh Peck ("Drake & Josh") as TMNT fan-favorite Casey Jones, a teenage hockey player with a rebellious attitude and a lust for cracking down on bad guys, and Corey Feldman ("The Goonies") reoccurs as Slash.

Additionally, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol.3" will be available on iTunes with a free re-cap of season one starting Monday 7th October 2013. All new episodes will be available for purchase on iTunes, Xbox Video, Amazon Instant Video, PlayStation Store, Vudu and Samsung Media Hub, and also for streaming on the Nick App day after air. Fans can also visit Nick.com and the Nick App for exciting teaser clips, music videos and mash ups, and compilation videos showcasing the best butt-kicking moments of the series so far.

The season one finale ranked as the number-one telecast for the day across all TV with boys (August 8, 8-9:00 p.m. ET/PT). The half-hour weekly series is layered with comedy, action and sci-fi, and the unique CG animation draws inspiration from both American and Japanese animation, showcasing a stylistic effect of a printed comic. The executive producers for season two are Ciro Nieli and Peter Hastings.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon's Heroes In A Half Shell Return To Battle Saturday, Oct. 12, At 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), During The Season Two Debut Of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Masked Vigilante Casey Jones Joins Forces with the Crime-Fighting Turtles

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon launches season two of the hit animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), continuing the crime-fighting adventures of the four mutant turtles—Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. The season one finale ranked as the number-one telecast for the day across all TV with boys (August 8, 8-9:00 p.m. ET/PT). The half-hour weekly series is layered with comedy, action and sci-fi, and the unique CG animation draws inspiration from both American and Japanese animation, showcasing a stylistic effect of a printed comic. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles airs regularly on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The executive producers for season two are Ciro Nieli and Peter Hastings.

(Download Image - Photo - NICKELODEON'S HEROES IN A HALF SHELL RETURN TO BATTLE SATURDAY, OCT. 12, AT 11:00 A.M. (ET/PT) DURING THE SEASON TWO DEBUT OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130926/NY87425 )

Nickelodeon alum Josh Peck (Drake & Josh) rounds out the cast this season as TMNT fan-favorite Casey Jones, a teenage hockey player with a rebellious attitude and a lust for cracking down on bad guys.

Season two starts off with a bang in the premiere episode, "The Mutation Situation." In the episode, the Turtles discover that the alien Kraang survived their previous showdown and now have dropped mutagen canisters all over NYC. Throughout the season, the Turtles' mission is to recover the canisters before more mutants can be created. Meanwhile, the Kraang and Shredder have united to put an end to the Turtles once and for all, which results in some very scary characters coming after the brothers. With Casey Jones' help, the Turtles take on some of the most bizarre and dangerous villains they have ever seen, all the while trying to unravel the mystery regarding April O'Neil and her importance to the Kraang.

Season two stars Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) as Raphael, Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as Donatello, Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as Michelangelo, Jason Biggs (Orange is the New Black) as Leonardo, Mae Whitman (Parenthood) as April O'Neil, Hoon Lee (Royal Pains) as Master Splinter and Kevin Michael Richardson (Penguins of Madagascar) as Shredder. Joining the cast will be Josh Peck (Drake & Josh) as Casey Jones, and Corey Feldman (The Goonies) reoccurs as Slash.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol.3 will be available on iTunes with a free re-cap of season one starting October 7. All new episodes will be available for purchase on iTunes, Xbox Video, Amazon Instant Video, PlayStation Store, Vudu and Samsung Media Hub, and also for streaming on the Nick App day after air. Fans can also visit Nick.com and the Nick App for exciting teaser clips, music videos and mash ups, and compilation videos showcasing the best butt-kicking moments of the series.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is based on four mutant turtles—Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo—trained in the art of ninjutsu by their mutant rat sensei, Master Splinter, who teaches the turtles to battle evil from the New York City sewers. Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered Sept. 29, 2012 and was an instant hit, drawing almost 12 million viewers during its premiere weekend. Funnier and with more ninjutsu than ever before, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles explores the companionship of four teenage brothers learning to rely on themselves and one another as they unravel the mystery of their existence and grow to become the heroes in a half-shell that they are destined to be. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property won the 2013 TOTY Awards for Property of the Year and Boy Toy of the Year.

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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Nick Jr. UK Acquires Season 2 Of "Dinosaur Train"; The Jim Henson Company Secures Raft Of New Global Licensing Deals For Popular CG-Animated Preschool Series

The licensing industry news website Licensing.biz is reporting the exciting preschool television news that The Jim Henson Company has secured a wealth of new international television, home entertainment, digital and consumer products licensing agreements for the Emmy Award-nominated "Dinosaur Train", a popular CG-animated preschool series created by Craig Bartlett, the creator of the popular Classic Nickelodeon original animated series (Nicktoon) "Hey Arnold!".

New television license deals will see season two of the show licensed to Nickelodeon in the United Kingdom for Nick Jr. UK and Ireland, Canal+'s Piwi in France and YLE in Finland.

Elsewhere, season one of the series has been licensed to Channel 11 in Australia, and both one and two have been licensed to Canal Panda in Portugal and Zee Learn in India.

New DVD and digital distribution deals for seasons one and two have been agreed with ZON Media in Portugal. Additionally, season one has been licensed to Watchever for subscription video on demand (SVoD) in Germany.

In the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands, Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) have signed an agreement with Aykroyd & Sons to develop children's nightwear and underwear, with Smith & Brook for children's outerwear and swimwear and with Rainbow Productions to arrange meet and greets for Buddy the Tyrannosaurus throughout the region.

In Germany, Lizenzwerft brokered deals with Popstar for party goods and Universal Music for audio storytelling products, both physical and digital. Nelson Verlag is also on board for colouring and activity books.

In France, Studio Canal has been appointed as the new licensing agent for the brand and DVD partner for that territory.

In Russia and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Megalicense negotiated an agreement with TPK Gruppa Tovarischey for school supplies while in Poland, Egmont Polska has been appointed as the licensee for books and bi-monthly magazines.

And in the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden and their associated territories, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Svalbard and Åland Islands), the company’s licensing agent Alicom has signed a deal with Sanoma Magazines for books in all formats:

Dinosaur Train secures raft of new global licensing deals

The Jim Henson Company show in agreements covering TV, DVDs, clothing, stationery, books, magazines and meet and greet events

The Jim Henson Company has secured a wealth of new international television, home entertainment, digital and consumer products licensing agreements for the Emmy Award-nominated series Dinosaur Train.

New television license deals will see season two of the show licensed to Nickelodeon in the United Kingdom, Canal+’s Piwi in France and YLE in Finland.

Elsewhere, season one of the series has been licensed to Channel 11 in Australia, and both one and two have been licensed to Canal Panda in Portugal and Zee Learn in India.

New DVD and digital distribution deals for seasons one and two have been agreed with ZON Media in Portugal. Additionally, season one has been licensed to Watchever for subscription video on demand in Germany.

"Dinosaur Train continues to attract more viewers through television and other media outlets, consumers and licensing partners from around the globe, and we are particularly enthusiastic about the momentum in Europe," said Richard Goldsmith, EVP of global distribution at The Jim Henson Company.

"We knew that young children worldwide have an innate attraction to dinosaurs and trains, which is both enduring and endearing, and we were able to tap into that affinity to deliver engaging storylines that impart an understanding of science and the natural world through likable, relatable characters.

"It’s a magic that doesn’t happen often, and our partners around the globe recognize that and want to be a part of it."

Melissa Segal, EVP of global consumer products for The Jim Henson Company added: "Each new broadcast agreement that brings Dinosaur Train to children around the world also provides new opportunities to expand our licensing program,"

"The fascination that preschoolers have with dinosaurs and trains is a universal consumer products trend and provides both the opportunity for Tomy to expand their global toy program and for many additional local licensing opportunities that fit the needs of individual marketplaces."

In the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands, Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products have signed an agreement with Aykroyd & Sons to develop children’s nightwear and underwear, with Smith & Brook for children’s outerwear and swimwear and with Rainbow Productions to arrange meet and greets for Buddy throughout the region.

In Germany, Lizenzwerft brokered deals with Popstar for party goods and Universal Music for audio storytelling products, both physical and digital. Nelson Verlag is also on board for colouring and activity books.

In France, Studio Canal has been appointed as the new licensing agent for the brand and DVD partner for that territory.

In Russia and the CIS, Megalicense negotiated an agreement with TPK Gruppa Tovarischey for school supplies while in Poland, Egmont Polska has been appointed as the licensee for books and bi-monthly magazines.

And in the Nordic region, the company’s licensing agent Alicom has signed a deal with Sanoma Magazines for books in all formats.

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