Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks yesterday announced the premiere of international kids franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon in November. Nickelodeon acquired the rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property in 2009. The network’s Turtles pipeline includes toys and other merchandise manufactured by Playmates Toys, Inc. to be made available internationally in 2013; and a live-action feature film to be directed by Michael Bay tentatively slated … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon announces Asian plans for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Nickelodeon launches programming block for mothers
New York – Nickelodeon is launching NickMom, the new primetime, ad-supported TV block, on October 1 in the U.S., along with a new website at www.NickMom.com. The TV comedy block will feature a mix of original long- and short-form programming, including talk shows, stand-up and sketch comedy, docu-series and more. Additionally, NickMom has greenlit 13 episodes of a new docu-comedy TV series, My 63 Moms, which will be added to the block's rotation in the first quarter of 2013. The four-hour … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon launches programming block for mothers
Nickelodeon commissions 14 new productions
New York – Nickelodeon has greenlit over a dozen new live action, animation and TV movie projects – featuring top creative talent in front of and behind the camera, iconic characters from its most popular series – that will begin rolling out this fall and into 2013. The slate includes a new Nick at Nite series Wendell and Vinnie and two Nick spin-off comedy pilots, Sam & Cat and Gibby, featuring beloved characters from hit series iCarly and Victorious. The network has also … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon commissions 14 new productions
Viacom set to host international music scene with MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012
Kuala Lumpur – For the fourth consecutive year, MTV World Stage will be hosted by Malaysia, as a collaboration between The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Viacom International Media Networks. MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012, which will feature crowd-pullers like Justin Bieber and Jay Park, will place Malaysia on the global map as a hub of Southeast Asian music festivals, and will increase brand presence among the younger generation in the country, said Chief … [Read more...] about Viacom set to host international music scene with MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012
Fisher-Price, HIT Entertainment to collaborate on Mike the Knight toys
New York and London – HIT Entertainment is partnering with Fisher-Price Inc. to develop, manufacture and market a global master toy range based on the new CG animated series Mike the Knight. The series, co-produced by HIT Entertainment and Nelvana, transports kids to a world of castles, dragons, and trolls. Currently airing on major broadcast platforms in the US (Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.), Canada (Treehouse), UK (Cbeebies), Australia (ABC) and France (TF1), Mike the Knight is … [Read more...] about Fisher-Price, HIT Entertainment to collaborate on Mike the Knight toys
Toys“R”Us and DreamWorks Animation unveil “World of Madagascar” brand
Toys“R”Us and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. unveiled “World of Madagascar,” a new brand featuring toys based on characters from all three Madagascar films. Coinciding with the launch of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, which arrives in theaters on June 8, Toys“R”Us is showcasing the “World of Madagascar” in Toys“R”Us stores throughout the United States during the month of June. Highlighted in the boutique are exclusive … [Read more...] about Toys“R”Us and DreamWorks Animation unveil “World of Madagascar” brand
