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
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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
Viacom International Media Networks The Americas inks exclusive 5-year deal with Televisa
Los Angeles - Viacom International Media Networks The Americas announced that it has made a volume distribution deal with Televisa. The announcement was delivered by Adeline Delgado, Vice President of International Programming Sales. This exclusive five-year deal marks the success of the long standing relationship between VIMN The Americas and Televisa. It includes distribution rights for hit Nickelodeon properties like SpongeBob, Fairly Odd Parents, Kung Fu Panda, Fanboy & Chum Chum, Big … [Read more...] about Viacom International Media Networks The Americas inks exclusive 5-year deal with Televisa
Former Nickelodeon exec joins Red Kite Animations
Production company Red Kite Animations, has expanded its development team with the appointment of former Nickelodeon Development Executive, Leanne Preston, as Development Manager. In her new role, Preston will be responsible for sourcing and developing new content for children’s TV. Having set a development strategy in place, the team is now looking for projects and ideas to add to the slate. Preston will report to Executive Director and Chief Creative Officer, Ken Anderson. During her … [Read more...] about Former Nickelodeon exec joins Red Kite Animations