Burbank, California – As the heroes in a half shell celebrate their 30th anniversary this year, Nickelodeon has picked up a fourth season of the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CG-animated series with a 20-episode order. The announcement was made on June 17 by Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ranked as one of the top five animated series for first quarter across all of television, and in … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon picks up season four of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
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“The Thundermans” takes off on Nickelodeon
Singapore – Superhero siblings share an extraordinary secret in Nickelodeon’s brand-new live-action comedy series, The Thundermans, premiering on April 1 at 3pm (WIB/TH) and 4pm (SIN/MAL). In the Philippines, the show premieres on April 2 at 5.30pm after Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards before returning to its regular timeslot on Monday, April 7 at 6pm. New episodes of The Thundermans will air regularly weekdays on Nickelodeon. Created and executive produced by … [Read more...] about “The Thundermans” takes off on Nickelodeon
Nick launches first global animated shorts pitch
France - Nickelodeon announced that it has launched its first ever global animated shorts pitch programme to identify and develop new animation creative talent from around the world. It has received over 100 submissions representing more than 20 countries across six continents – including Asia and Australia. Combined with the more than 900 submissions from the U.S.,Nickelodeon has received over 1,000 pitches for its 2013 global shorts programme. Finalists from the international … [Read more...] about Nick launches first global animated shorts pitch
Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon; Brown Johnson departs
Los Angeles – Russell Hicks, a 14-year Nickelodeon veteran and its Chief Creative Officer since 2008, has been named to the new position of President, Content Development and Production for the Nickelodeon Group. The newly created position establishes centralised, West Coast leadership of all Nickelodeon’s content teams, and provides direct, on the ground oversight of the network’s development slate. Hicks will be based at Nickelodeon’s Burbank and Santa Monica, … [Read more...] about Russell Hicks promoted at Nickelodeon; Brown Johnson departs
