World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK news in the following article that the Italian animation studio Rainbow S.r.l. ("Winx Club", "Huntik: Secrets & Seekers") has licensed the popular live action/CGI animated fantasy television series "Mia and Me" to Nickelodeon UK for broadcast on Nickelodeon U.K. and Ireland!
"Mia and Me" follows the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who leads a double life in a magical land filled with unicorns. The story begins when a girl named Mia, whose parent's tragically died when she was young, goes to a boarding school in Italy. Mia's aunt gives Mia a game that her father, a successful game maker, made before he died. Through the game, Mia finds herself hurled into the wondrous world of Centopia, full of elves, unicorns, pans and dragons. But the once idyllic kingdom is in danger. Evil Queen Panthea seeks to capture the unicorns and harness their power to keep her self young. The valiant elves, led by Prince Mo and daring warrior Yuko, plus Pan Phuddle, fight to stop her. Thanks to her unique ability to communicate with unicorns, Mia must safeguard the golden-horned Onchao. As Mia bounces between trying to fit in at her new school and her life as a fairytale elf, she becomes the key to saving Centopia.
The show, which combines animation and live action, is co-produced by Lucky Punch and m4e. It has aired in more than 80 territories around the globe, including on Nickelodeon South East Asia (on Nickelodeon Philippines, Nickelodeon Singapore and Nickelodeon Malaysia) and on Nickelodeon Benelux (comprising of Nickelodeon Belgium (Belgiƫ), Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland), and Luxembourg).
"U.K. audiences are in for a treat as Mia and me is a wonderful show that mixes very high production values with funny, exciting and original scripts," said Luana Perrero, the TV sales manager for Rainbow Group. "This winning combination has already led to huge worldwide popularity and with such a high-profile broadcasting partner as Nickelodeon on board I'm sure this success will be replicated in the U.K."
Tim Patterson, the VP and director of programming for Nickelodeon UK, added: "Mia and me is such a bright series, and will really complement our roster of vibrant new shows."
It is expected that Nick UK & Eire will debut the brand new show "Mia and Me" during Spring 2014.
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Thursday, November 07, 2013
Flair Reveals New "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Marketing Campaign Called "What's Under the Shell"
ToyNews, a monthly trade magazine for the toy business, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK news in the following article that the UK toy company GP Flair has revealed details of their new marketing push for its "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" toy line - entitled "What's Under the Shell"!
Kicking off this month (November 2013), the national campaign will include television advertising, alongside PR and experiential activity.
The campaign will be underpinned by a dedicated website, which will host product information on the TMNT toy range and featuring video content. Branded "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" postcards, each with a unique code, will be distributed in key boys' press, as well as via retailers including smaller independents and nationwide, and will guide children to the site for the chance to redeem prizes, which includes the chance to win a special visit from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their ultimate fighting machine, The Shellraiser, to their school and Flair's #NickTurtles play-sets and figures!
A tour will begin in London on Saturday 9th November 2013, with the mutant Heroes in a Half-Shell visiting toy shops including Smyths, The Entertainer and Toys R Us. The tour will then travel to the North of England on Saturday 16th November 2013 and to Dublin on Saturday 23rd November 2013.
Nickelodeon UK has also announced that the networks animation channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, will premiere and show the special two-part season one finale episode of Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series, titled "Showdown", in November 2013. British and Irish Shellheads can watch part one of the epic season finale on Saturday 9th November at 9:30am and part two on Saturday 16th November at 9:30am on Nicktoons. Nickelodeon UK have also announced that Nicktoons will launch season two of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in the UK during January 2014:
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Kicking off this month (November 2013), the national campaign will include television advertising, alongside PR and experiential activity.
The campaign will be underpinned by a dedicated website, which will host product information on the TMNT toy range and featuring video content. Branded "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" postcards, each with a unique code, will be distributed in key boys' press, as well as via retailers including smaller independents and nationwide, and will guide children to the site for the chance to redeem prizes, which includes the chance to win a special visit from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their ultimate fighting machine, The Shellraiser, to their school and Flair's #NickTurtles play-sets and figures!
A tour will begin in London on Saturday 9th November 2013, with the mutant Heroes in a Half-Shell visiting toy shops including Smyths, The Entertainer and Toys R Us. The tour will then travel to the North of England on Saturday 16th November 2013 and to Dublin on Saturday 23rd November 2013.
Nickelodeon UK has also announced that the networks animation channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, will premiere and show the special two-part season one finale episode of Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series, titled "Showdown", in November 2013. British and Irish Shellheads can watch part one of the epic season finale on Saturday 9th November at 9:30am and part two on Saturday 16th November at 9:30am on Nicktoons. Nickelodeon UK have also announced that Nicktoons will launch season two of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in the UK during January 2014:
Flair reveals new marketing blitz for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
'What's Under the Shell' campaign kicks off this month and includes TV, PR and experiential activity.
GP Flair has revealed details of a new marketing push for its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line - entitled 'What's Under the Shell'.
Kicking off this month, the campaign will include TV advertising, alongside PR and experiential activity.
It will be underpinned by a dedicated website, hosting product information on the toy range and featuring video content. Branded postcards, each with a unique code, will drive kids to the site for the chance to redeem prizes - these include the chance to win a visit from the Turtles and the Shellraiser vehicle to their school and Flair's play-sets and figures.
The postcards will be distributed in key boys' press, as well as via retailers including smaller independents and nationwide.
A tour will begin in London on November 9th, with the Turtles visiting retailers including Smyths, The Entertainer and Toys R Us. The tour will then travel to the North of England on November 16th and to Dublin on November 23rd.
"With Christmas right around the corner, now is the perfect time to unleash the Turtles across the country and kick off our 'What's Under the Shell' campaign," said Mercedes Perez Munoz, product manager at GP Flair. "The experiential elements will heighten brand awareness and encourage hype through social media and the postcard mechanic will generate word of mouth and drive consumers online to engage with the brand.
"With such a great prize on offer, we hope that everyone will be racing to check if they have a winning code."
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Wednesday, November 06, 2013
NickToons UK To Launch Season Two Of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" In January 2014
Nickelodeon UK has announced in their "The Time Has Come For The Ultimate Splinter Vs. Shredder Showdown In The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" UK Series Finale" press release the fantastic TMNT News that, following Nicktoons UK and Ireland premiering the brand new two-part series finale of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season 1 on Saturday 9th and 16th November 2013 at 9:30am, Nick UK's animation and action channel, Nicktoons UK and Eire, will then start to premiere and show brand new episodes from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season 2 from January 2014, continuing the crime-fighting adventures of the four mutant Heroes in a Half-Shell turtles — Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo! Booyakasha!
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.
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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.
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Nickelodeon UK Confirms Nicktoons To Premiere Two-Part Season 1 Finale Of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Showdown", In November 2013
It all leads up to this... Nickelodeon UK has announced and confirmed in the following press release, from Toon Zone News, the Booyakasha TMNT news that Nick UK's animation channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, will premiere and show the special two-part season one finale episode of Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series, titled "Showdown", in November 2013, as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2013 highlights!
Nicktoons UK will premiere "Showdown" part one on Saturday 9th November 2013 at 9:30am, with a encore at 4:30pm, and "Showdown" part two on Saturday 16th November 2013 at 9:30am, with a repeat at 4:30pm.
Following part one of the epic finale, British and Irish NickHeads can visit nicktoons.co.uk/kraang to take on the Kraang in the brand new online game "Kraang Attack". Fans have just four days to choose their favourite Turtle and fight the Kraang in different locations around the world. Once the Kraang have been defeated, visitors will be rewarded with part two of the finale, available to watch exclusively online for 48 hours from the Wednesday 13th November 2013!
Nickelodeon UK has also announced in the same press release the very exciting Nick UK news that UK and Irish fans will then be able to see the next chapter in the New Year, as the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" returns to Nicktoons for the explosive second season in January 2014!
To celebrate the UK and Irish premiere of the epic "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season one finale, Nickelodeon UK's press office has released a very special online streaming video clip in which Ciro Nieli, the executive producer of Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", introduces a special sneak peek preview from "Showdown", in which arch-nemeses Splinter and Shredder finally confront each other in an awesome one-on-one duel, and our fearless Heroes in a Half Shell - Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael - find themselves engaging in their most difficult battle yet, which you can watch below! In the video, Ciro Nieli also takes the opportunity to thank fans of the show, and that when Kevin Eastman, one of the co-creators of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and Rich Magallanes, the SVP of Animation at Nickelodeon, visited the UK Comic-Con in 2012, they were completely overwhelmed by the support from fans of the series!
Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:
PR:The Time Has Come For The Ultimate Splinter Vs. Shredder Showdown In The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" UK Series Finale
Watch part one of the epic season finale on Saturday 9th November at 9:30am and part two on Saturday 16th November at 9:30am on Nicktoons.
London 6th November 2013 – Arch-nemeses Splinter and Shredder finally confront each other in an awesome one-on-one duel, whilst the Turtles fight to save the world in the two-part series finale on Saturday 9th and 16th November at 9:30am on Nicktoons. UK fans will then be able to see the next chapter in the New Year, as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles returns to Nicktoons for the explosive second season in January 2014.
In the two-part season finale “Showdown,” the Kraang alien invasion looms and the Turtles are startled to discover April may be the key to the Kraang’s sinister plot. Meanwhile Master Splinter faces his own personal demons, as he finally goes head-to-head with Shredder and discovers a life-changing secret. Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo have proven their ninja prowess, battled fearsome enemies and, of course discovered pizza, but are they ready for their toughest challenge yet?
Following part one of the epic finale, viewers can visit nicktoons.co.uk/kraang to take on the Kraang in the brand new game ‘Kraang Attack.’ Fans have just four days to choose their favourite Turtle and fight the Kraang in different locations around the world. Once the Kraang have been defeated, visitors will be rewarded with part two of the finale, available to watch exclusively online for 48 hours from the 13th November.
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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 and through BT Vision.
The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.
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Nicktoons UK will premiere "Showdown" part one on Saturday 9th November 2013 at 9:30am, with a encore at 4:30pm, and "Showdown" part two on Saturday 16th November 2013 at 9:30am, with a repeat at 4:30pm.
Following part one of the epic finale, British and Irish NickHeads can visit nicktoons.co.uk/kraang to take on the Kraang in the brand new online game "Kraang Attack". Fans have just four days to choose their favourite Turtle and fight the Kraang in different locations around the world. Once the Kraang have been defeated, visitors will be rewarded with part two of the finale, available to watch exclusively online for 48 hours from the Wednesday 13th November 2013!
Nickelodeon UK has also announced in the same press release the very exciting Nick UK news that UK and Irish fans will then be able to see the next chapter in the New Year, as the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" returns to Nicktoons for the explosive second season in January 2014!
To celebrate the UK and Irish premiere of the epic "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season one finale, Nickelodeon UK's press office has released a very special online streaming video clip in which Ciro Nieli, the executive producer of Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", introduces a special sneak peek preview from "Showdown", in which arch-nemeses Splinter and Shredder finally confront each other in an awesome one-on-one duel, and our fearless Heroes in a Half Shell - Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael - find themselves engaging in their most difficult battle yet, which you can watch below! In the video, Ciro Nieli also takes the opportunity to thank fans of the show, and that when Kevin Eastman, one of the co-creators of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and Rich Magallanes, the SVP of Animation at Nickelodeon, visited the UK Comic-Con in 2012, they were completely overwhelmed by the support from fans of the series!
Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:
PR:The Time Has Come For The Ultimate Splinter Vs. Shredder Showdown In The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" UK Series Finale
A clip from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season one finale from Nickelodeon UK on Vimeo.
Watch part one of the epic season finale on Saturday 9th November at 9:30am and part two on Saturday 16th November at 9:30am on Nicktoons.
Watch part one of the epic season finale on Saturday 9th November at 9:30am and part two on Saturday 16th November at 9:30am on Nicktoons.
London 6th November 2013 – Arch-nemeses Splinter and Shredder finally confront each other in an awesome one-on-one duel, whilst the Turtles fight to save the world in the two-part series finale on Saturday 9th and 16th November at 9:30am on Nicktoons. UK fans will then be able to see the next chapter in the New Year, as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles returns to Nicktoons for the explosive second season in January 2014.
In the two-part season finale “Showdown,” the Kraang alien invasion looms and the Turtles are startled to discover April may be the key to the Kraang’s sinister plot. Meanwhile Master Splinter faces his own personal demons, as he finally goes head-to-head with Shredder and discovers a life-changing secret. Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo have proven their ninja prowess, battled fearsome enemies and, of course discovered pizza, but are they ready for their toughest challenge yet?
Following part one of the epic finale, viewers can visit nicktoons.co.uk/kraang to take on the Kraang in the brand new game ‘Kraang Attack.’ Fans have just four days to choose their favourite Turtle and fight the Kraang in different locations around the world. Once the Kraang have been defeated, visitors will be rewarded with part two of the finale, available to watch exclusively online for 48 hours from the 13th November.
-Ends-
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 and through BT Vision.
The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.
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The Stars Of Nick Jr. UK's The Go!Go!Go! Show To Help Switch On Woking's Christmas Lights With Justin Fletcher And Peppa Pig On Thursday 21st November 2013
"The Go!Go!Go! Show" has announced in a Tweet (post) on their official Twitter profile page, @GoGoGoShow, the very exciting news that the stars and cast of Nick Jr. UK and Ireland's popular "The Go!Go!Go! Show" will be visiting Jubilee Square in Woking, Surrey, on Thursday 21st November 2013 for a special event to celebrate the switching on of the Woking Christmas Lights!
As part of the Woking Christmas Lights Switch On, Carl, Gemma, Jade, Holly, Steve and Mr. Baffled, the cast of "The Go!Go!Go! Show", will be joined by fellow children's TV personality Justin Fletcher, who is playing 'Buttons' in New Victoria Theatre's 2013 pantomime production of "Cinderella", and Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland star Peppa Pig to help turn on the towns Christmas lights! As part of the special event, the stars of "The Go!Go!Go! Show" will be treating lucky attendees to a amazing performance!
The festive fun starts in Jubilee Square at 4pm, with the grand switch on happening at 7pm.
Plus, Father Christmas and his festive elves will be visiting the Woking Christmas Lights Switch On, and there'll be character walkabouts and free face painting on offer for children attending the event!
Tweeted by "The Go!Go!Go! Show" on their official Twitter feed, @GoGoGoShow:
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As part of the Woking Christmas Lights Switch On, Carl, Gemma, Jade, Holly, Steve and Mr. Baffled, the cast of "The Go!Go!Go! Show", will be joined by fellow children's TV personality Justin Fletcher, who is playing 'Buttons' in New Victoria Theatre's 2013 pantomime production of "Cinderella", and Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland star Peppa Pig to help turn on the towns Christmas lights! As part of the special event, the stars of "The Go!Go!Go! Show" will be treating lucky attendees to a amazing performance!
The festive fun starts in Jubilee Square at 4pm, with the grand switch on happening at 7pm.
Plus, Father Christmas and his festive elves will be visiting the Woking Christmas Lights Switch On, and there'll be character walkabouts and free face painting on offer for children attending the event!
Tweeted by "The Go!Go!Go! Show" on their official Twitter feed, @GoGoGoShow:
Some exciting news coming from the Go!Go!Go! camp tonight...keep your eyes peeled guys! š #GoGoGo #NickJr - Wednesday 6th November 2013
NEWS: Join us on the 21st November in Jubilee Square, Woking for an amazing Go!Go!Go! performance and Christmas lights switch on! (1) - 6/11/2013
(2) We're joined by the amazing @_JustinFletcher, who will be turning the Christmas lights on with us at 7pm! Come and join the festive fun! - 6/11/2013
Go!Go!Go! live performance and Christmas lights switch on. Jubilee Square, Woking. 21st November. SHARE and RT! - 6/11/2013.
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