Singapore/ Beijing – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. and Sohu Video, a division of Sohu.com Inc., have announced a strategic collaboration for online video-on-demand and video syndication in China that will enable over 389 million Chinese online video users (source: CNNIC) to access free streaming of Mandarin-dubbed and subtitled Nickelodeon programming on tv.sohu.com over the next twelve months. Sohu Video will start to offer … [Read more...] about VIMN and Sohu Video announce strategic collaboration
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Former Nick exec to head DreamWorks’ TV efforts
Marjorie Cohn Glendale, California - DreamWorks Animation has named children's programming leader and former Nickelodeon executive Marjorie Cohn as its first-ever Head of Television, overseeing the production and development for DreamWorks Animation's television efforts. A 26-year veteran of Nickelodeon, Cohn most recently held the role of President, Content Development, completing a Nickelodeon tenure during which she was engaged in the development, creation and production of some … [Read more...] about Former Nick exec to head DreamWorks’ TV efforts
Nickelodeon announces its first ever “Spongebob Squarepants” global film competition
New York – Nickelodeon has announced the first-ever global SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired short film competition, SpongeBob SquareShorts: Original Fan Tributes. SpongeBob fans and filmmakers of all ages from around the world are invited to create original, SpongeBob-inspired short films for a chance to win a cash prize and trip for four people to a screening event in Hollywood, California. The call for entries opened on May 6 and will run through June 28. Entries can be submitted in two … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon announces its first ever “Spongebob Squarepants” global film competition
Nickelodeon goes to Sea
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., and Star Cruises, one of the leading cruise lines in Asia-Pacific, have announced an expanded strategic partnership to launch the first-ever “Nickelodeon At Sea” cruises in Asia for the upcoming year-end school holidays on SuperStar Virgo and SuperStar Libra from 11 November to 30 December. Co-sponsored by Mondial Assistance, the series of 55 “Nickelodeon At Sea” cruises will kick off … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon goes to Sea
Nickelodeon’s ratings increase for Q1 2011 in Singapore and Malaysia
Singapore /Malaysia – Nickelodeon was rated the number one kids channel for the first quarter of 2011 in Singapore with record ratings, the highest average time spent and reach for kids aged 4 to 14 years old. In Singapore, the channel closed the first quarter in top position this year and dominated the top three kids programmes amongst the 4 to 14 year old core audience with Big Time Rush, True Jackson and iCarly. Nickelodeon beat the trend in back-to-school ratings with a 40 per cent … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon’s ratings increase for Q1 2011 in Singapore and Malaysia
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants launches in China on CCTV Mobile Phone TV
Beijing - MTV Networks China has expanded its agreement with CCTV to provide episodes of Nickelodeon’s animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, to mobile users in China via the CCTV Mobile Phone Channel. The mobile component marks a historic multi-platform deal for MTV Networks China, being the first international media company to provide access to content via Chinese government-owned CCTV’s television, online and mobile portals. Available to 3G mobile users, the CCTV Mobile Phone … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants launches in China on CCTV Mobile Phone TV