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BURBANK, Calif.—Jan. 17, 2020—It was an emotional and exciting night on Nickelodeon’s America’s Most Musical Family as The Melisizwe Brothers were crowned winners of the music competition series during a two-hour finale event, scoring a recording contract with Republic Records and a $250,000 cash prize in partnership with Capri Sun 100% Juice.

The sibling trio from Alberta, Canada competed all season long against 30 family bands from across North America in front of celebrity judges Grammy Award-winning global superstar Ciara, digital media sensation David Dobrik, pop icon and Broadway star Debbie Gibson and show host, singer and television personality Nick Lachey.

During the finale, recording artist and show mentor Pete Wentz surprised the final four bands to help prepare them for their performances, while singer/songwriter Blanco Brown took the stage to perform his smash hit “The Git Up.” But it was The Melisizwe Brothers’ jaw-dropping renditions of “Brave” by Sara Bareilles and “7 Years” by Lukas Graham that led to their win.

The Melisizwe Brothers were first introduced to audiences this season with a performance of “All of Me” by John Legend that left the judges in awe, and continued to stand out throughout the competition with moving performances of “Water Runs Dry” by Boyz II Men, “Waiting On The World To Change” by John Mayer and “Let It Go” by James Bay.

Following the finale, The Melisizwe Brothers released their new original single, “Stadium,” as part of their contract with Republic Records. The song can be streamed and purchased at: https://americasmostmusicalfamily.lnk.to/StadiumPR


The Melisizwe Brothers can be seen performing their new single “Stadium” on Nickelodeon’s All That on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) and live on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Nickelodeon’s America’s Most Musical Family premiered Friday, Nov. 1. Over the course of the season, bands were eliminated through a process of the judges nominating their top picks of the week, and the show’s live studio audience selecting which of those bands should move to the next round. During the finale, the audience voted The Melisizwe Brothers to be the winning band.

Click HERE for The Melisizwe Brothers’ bio.


For embeddable clips of performances and more, please visit the official America’s Most Musical Family YouTube channel HERE. For more information on the show, visit the official website at NickAMMF.com.

America’s Most Musical Family is produced by Industrial Media’s Emmy Award-winning The Intellectual Property Corporation, with IPC’s Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman (Undercover Boss, So You Think You Can Dance), Claire Kosloff and showrunner Jeff Boggs (Nashville Star, Who Will Rock You?) as Executive Producers. Ciara also serves as Executive Producer, alongside Republic Records, Federal Films and Nickelodeon’s Rob Bagshaw and Paul J Medford. The series is directed by Julia Knowles (The X Factor, MTV Europe Music Awards), with stage design by Emmy Award-winning set designer Anton Goss (The Voice, Shark Tank). Production of America’s Most Musical Family is overseen for Nickelodeon by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.

About The Intellectual Property Corporation

The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) is an Emmy-winning IP creation and production studio based in Van Nuys, California. Founded in 2016, IPC develops and produces a wide range of television, film, documentary, and interactive mobile content. The company currently has series in production or development with a wide range of US broadcast, cable networks, and streamers including “Free Meek” for Amazon and the company’s first scripted project, “Dirty Thirty”, for HBO. In 2017, the company was awarded an Emmy and in 2018 a Producers Guild Award for its series “Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath” which was nominated for another Emmy this year. IPC was acquired by Industrial Media in 2018.

About Republic Records

A division of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Black Sabbath, Florence + the Machine, Hailee Steinfeld, James Blake, James Bay, John Mellencamp, Jordan Smith, Julia Michaels, Keith Richards, Kid Cudi, Liam Payne, Of Monsters and Men, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings (The Avett Brothers), Boominati Worldwide (Metro Boomin), Brushfire (Jack Johnson), Casablanca Records (Tïesto), Cash Money (Drake, Jacquees, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj), Hollywood Records (Sofia Carson, Zendaya), Lava Records (Greta Van Fleet, Jessie J, Lorde), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), XO (Belly, NAV, The Weeknd), Roc Nation (Jaden Smith, Justine Skye, The Dream), among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouse Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift), and Universal Music Latin Entertainment (Luis Fonsi, J Balvin). In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey, SING), Fox TV (Lee Daniels' STAR, The Four), and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).


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A massive congratulations to The Melisizwe Brothers who have been crowned America’s Most Musical Family! The family band from Leduc, Canada will now receive a recording contract with Republic Records and the chance to win a $250,000 cash prize in partnership with Capri Sun 100% Juice!


America’s Most Musical Family is a one-of-a-kind music competition series that saw 30 talented and diverse family bands performing in all genres take center stage in front of celebrity judges Grammy Award-winning global superstar Ciara, digital media sensation David Dobrik, pop icon and Broadway star Debbie Gibson and show host, singer and television personality Nick Lachey to compete for a recording contract with Republic Records and the chance to win a $250,000 cash prize in partnership with Capri Sun 100% Juice. Bands that took part in season one ranged from a father/daughter duo, sibling groups and a 12-member multigenerational brass ensemble. The bands battled it out over the course of 12 hour-long episodes and one half-hour special.

The Melisizwe Brothers fended off still competition from The Harris Brothers from Chicago, Illinois; The Smith Kids from Nashville, Tennessee; Christiansen from Los Angeles, California; Lucero Garcia from Chicago, Illinois; Mathis Family from Jonesboro, Arkansas; The Next Generation Leahy from Ontario, Canada; The Casey Family from Avon, Connecticut; The Brown - Alexander Family from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; The Maughon Siblings from Kernersville, North Carolina; The Keller Family from Jasper County, Mississippi; The Heichel Sisters from Lexington, Ohio; The Schwenke Family from West Hollywood, California; Rivera Duo from Los Angeles, California; Family Prōch from Willow City, Texas; The Bomparts from Fort Lauderdale, Florida; The Juat Sibs from Rancho Santa Margarita, California; WanMor from South Jersey, New Jersey; The Mitchells from San Jacinto, California; The Rees Family from Nashville, Tennessee; Juna N Joey from West Palm Beach, Florida; Ava& Lily from Prince Edward Island, Canada; The McCormick Family from Phoenix, Arizona; The Dutton Family from Brandon, Missouri; The Harris 3 from Cape Coral, Florida; The Schultz Family from Kalamazoo, Michigan; The Hope Brothers from Hiram, Georgia; The Sanchez Family from Las Vegas, Nevada; The Tonga Family Oahu, Hawaii; and The Johnson Family from Valdosta, Georgia, performing their unique takes on hit songs such as "Brave” by Sara Bareilles, "Waiting on the World to Change" by John Mayer, "Let It Go" by James Bay, "Water Runs Dry" by Boyz II Men and "All of Me" by John Legend, battling through the semi-finals and finals to be named America’s Most Musical Family!

Congrats again boys! :)


From Globalnews.ca:

Alberta’s The Melisizwe Brothers win ‘America’s Most Musical Family’ competition

Three brothers from the Edmonton area were crowned the winners of America’s Most Musical Family this past weekend, winning a recording contract with Republic Records and USD $250,000.


The Melisizwe Brothers — pronounced mel-li-seize-way — live in Leduc and take their inspiration from the Jackson 5.

The trio consists of 12-year-old lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Zacary James, 13-year-old lead pianist and back-up singer Seth James, and 16-year-old lead guitarist and back-up singer Marc James.

The James brothers chose the South African name “Melisizwe” because it means “leaders of the future” — and their future looks bright after winning Nickelodeon’s America’s Most Musical Family.

The sibling trio competed against 30 other family bands from across North America in front of three celebrity judges: singer Ciara, digital media sensation David Dobrik, pop icon and Broadway star Debbie Gibson, along with show host, singer and television personality Nick Lachey.


The Nickelodeon TV competition premiered on Nov. 1, 2019.

Over the course of the season, bands were eliminated through a process of the judges nominating their top picks of the week, and the show’s live studio audience selecting which of those bands should move to the next round.

During the two-hour long finale, the audience voted The Melisizwe Brothers to be the winning band after they performed Brave by Sara Bareilles and 7 Years by Lukas Graham.

The Melisizwe Brothers were first introduced to audiences with a performance of All of Me by John Legend — a song they performed in 2013 at their school talent show at Ecole Corinthia Park, in Leduc, located about 20 kilometres south of Edmonton.

The show said the performers continued to stand out throughout the competition with moving performances of Water Runs Dry by Boyz II Men, Waiting On The World To Change by John Mayer and Let It Go by James Bay.

Following the finale, The Melisizwe Brothers released their new original single, Stadium, as part of their contract with Republic Records — a division of Universal Music Group.

The boys became internet sensations in 2016 when a video of them singing a Jackson 5 song went viral.


They have since appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, America’s Got Talent, and Showtime at the Apollo, and Zacary was chosen to sing the theme song on the Netflix animated series Motown Magic.

The Melisizwe Brothers will be performing their new single on Nickelodeon’s All That on Saturday, Jan. 25, and live on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

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Children’s Museum of Manhattan’s “Sunday Funday”
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020
Venue: Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, 23rd Street and West Side Highway, New York [Map]


Back by popular demand, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan will hold its sixth annual “Sunday Funday” extravaganza on Sunday, January 26 from 10:30 am – 2 pm (VIP early entry at 9:30 am) at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers. The ticketed event brings together the best in family entertainment, indoor sports and games, creative workshops and fantastic food for the entire family. This year’s theme is camp so the venue will be transformed into the best summer camp: Camp CMOM!

Children ages 0-12 will enjoy age appropriate activities including live entertainment and appearances by Nickelodeon costume characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Skye and Marshall from PAW Patrol and Blue from Blue's Clues and You

Children can also shoot hoops on the basketball court, kick field goals and throw passes on the football field, make slime, create model magic bugs, participate in a campfire sing-along and make S’mores. Infants and toddlers will enjoy soft play areas and sing-alongs, and themed workshops for all ages will be run by museum educators. “Sunday Funday” will also feature a family photo booth, live animals, face painters, stilt walkers and so much more!

The event is sponsored by Nickelodeon, the NBA, First Data and the New York Giants.

For tickets and more information, please visit https://cmom.org/funday/. Ticket sales close on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Proceeds from the family benefit support CMOM’s outreach programs at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in schools, libraries, Head Start Centers, and homeless shelters across the City. This support is critical to ensuring CMOM’s exhibits and programs are accessible to children and families from all backgrounds, and shared far and wide.

Facebook Event RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/2589790554442589/

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Original source: City Guide.

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Catch brand new episodes of The Casagrandes, including an all new primetime special, this January, only on Nickelodeon USA!


Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 8:30 p.m. - Stress Test: The family tries to help Bobby get over his test-taking anxieties. (#106A)

Monday, January 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. - Operation Dad: Ronnie Anne tries to convince her father to move to the city while he is visiting; with the help of Sid, she devises a plan that seems too good to fail. (#107; show's first special)

Monday, January 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - How to Train Your Carl: Carl gets lost in the city zoo after sneaking away from his family to search for a Komodo dragon. (#106B)

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - Flea Market: Bobby struggles to give up control of the mercado during his pizza-versary date with Lori. (#108A)

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. - Copy Can't: When Ronnie Anne notices that she's the only person Carlitos won't copy, she becomes determined to change it. (#108B)

Plus, don't miss a brand new The Loud House!:

Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. - Exchange of Heart; Community Disservice: To divert the attention of his helicopter dads, Clyde arranges for an exchange student to stay with them; Lola takes a timid new classmate under her wing and gives her a social butterfly transformation. (#415)

Trailers:

🚨New promo 🚨

promo for the new episodes of the casagrandes so be ready for the premiere of the episodes on January 11 🇲🇽🏡#Thecasagrandes#Nickelodeonpic.twitter.com/IKuABJBGIt

— Alex L) TLH LATAM (7 days 🎂🎉🎈)Amphibia y Mas (@AXTLHLATAM1) January 4, 2020

The Casagrandes - Operation Dad - Promo


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Henry Danger | Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy Style Illustration


Captain Mermaid Man & Barnacle Kid, UNITE!


Subscribe to the official SpongeBob SquarePants YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

Make sure to subscribe to the brand-new Henry Danger YouTube channel! Up the (You)Tube!: https://at.nick.com/HenryDangerYouTube

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What did you think of the brand-new PAW Patrol special "Mighty Pups, Charged Up: Pups Vs. the Copycat"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!


In the all new PAW Patrol episode "Mighty Pups, Charged Up: Pups Vs. the Copycat", the Mighty Pups get charged up to take on new superbaddie the Copycat; it will take all-new powers and gear to take down their most formidable foe to date! (#621)


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Get ready for Double Trouble in the brand new PAW Patrol"Mighty Pups, Charged Up" special, premiering Monday, February 17, 2020, only on Nickelodeon!


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Мегащенки Могучие Лапы и сказка о двух Неллах | Nick Jr. в кино


Смотрите в кинотеатрах с 30го января!
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Kura-kura Ninja Bertarung di antara Baik dan Jahat | Ulasan Nix's Alien | Nickelodeon Bahasa


Kura-kura Ninja Bertarung di antara Baik dan Jahat. Apakah Kura-kura itu orang baik atau orang jahat? Bantu Alien SpaceTubber kesukaan kita mencari tahu!

Nick Lebih Banyak:Nickelodeon Russia Marks 20 Years of 'SpongeBob SquarePants' with the 'Best Year Ever' Celebration!

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SpongeBob SquarePants | Hot Buns | Nickelodeon UK


SpongeBob has a passion for patties and he doesn't care who knows it! Shake your buns along to this catchy tune all about, well, buns!

Visit nick.co.uk, nicktoons.co.uk and the Nickelodeon Play app for more Victorious!

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Paddington Bear's Top 5 Messiest Mishaps 🐻 Nick Jr.


In this video, watch your favorite bear, Paddington, as Nick Jr. shows off his latest and greatest messy mishaps from the brand new series The Adventures of Paddington!

You can find more of your favorite shows weekday mornings on Nickelodeon and everywhere you find Nick Jr.

Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

Preschoolers can watch full episodes online, play games, and discover silly surprises in the free Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com. Stream Nick Jr. for free in the Nick Jr. App on Roku and Apple TV or download full episodes for offline viewing on iTunes or Google Play.

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon, including Nick Jr. Draw and Play and Nick Jr. Let’s Learn!

Watch more Nick Jr. everyday for FREE on Nick Jr. Pluto TV!

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The All That Cast Plays Would You Rather! | All This On All That Ep.1 | All That


All This On All That is a brand new series that will take you deep behind the scenes of All That. Join Nathan and Chinguun on a set tour, then play would you rather with Ryan, Lex, Gaby and Reece. Would you rather be smart of famous?! Catch more All That on Nickelodeon!

Taking Selfies w/ the President! 📸 | All That


What’s better than winning the Stay Off Your Phone gameshow? Taking a selfie with former President Barack Obama next to a double rainbow! Also, watch the All That cast 3D print their new singer/actor cast member, Aria Brooks, along with a loaded baked potato in this week’s episode sketch compilation!

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Saturday morning on Nick is the place to be! First, Clyde's home alone and living the dream! Then later, Pony's dream comes true! Catch brand new episodes of The Loud House and It's Pony, premiering Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon!


The Loud House:

11:00 a.m. - Exchange of Heart; Community Disservice: To divert the attention of his helicopter dads, Clyde arranges for an exchange student to stay with them; Lola takes a timid new classmate under her wing and gives her a social butterfly transformation. (#415)

It's Pony

11:30 a.m. - Unicorn; Plants!: When Pony thinks he has turned into a unicorn, Annie uses him to raise money to save their sports court from closing; Annie and Pony's camping trip is jeopardized when Pony develops a fear of plants. (#103B; #101A)

Don't forget to catch all new episodes of The Casagrandes starting Monday, January 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)!

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Madrid, January 21, 2020 – ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) announced today that following the departure of VCNI veteran Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of VCN Africa and BET International at the end of February 2020, Craig Paterson and Monde Twala will be named as co-General Managers of ViacomCBS Networks Africa.

“Alex has made an immeasurable impact on our business in Africa,” said Raffaele Annecchino, President of ViacomCBS Networks Europe Middle East, Africa and Asia. “Since launching MTV Base in 2005, Alex has spearheaded the development of our business on the continent, which now delivers more channels to Africa than any other international network – reaching 100 million viewers in 48 territories across MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and BET.”


Okosi took over leadership of BET International in 2017 and has continued to advance the value of the brand internationally delivering double-digit distribution growth and improving profitability and margins. Under Okosi’s leadership, BET International elevated its presence at the BET Awards by incorporating the “Best International Act” award into the live broadcast, which simulcasted live in Africa for the first time. In addition, BET International expanded its presence during the BET “Hip Hop Awards” by launching a new category to honor artists from around the world.

“I am proud to have had the opportunity to build our Africa business from the ground up,” said Okosi. “This has played a pivotal role in transforming the music and content space and changing the narrative on Africa. Leading our Africa and BET International businesses to success is testament to the extraordinary teams, colleagues and partners that I have worked with throughout my tenure. ViacomCBS has been my home for more than 20 fantastic years, and I leave behind incredible creative and commercial talent that will continue to deliver growth.”

David Lynn, President & CEO of ViacomCBS Networks International added, “I’m immensely grateful to Alex for his contribution to the success of VCNI, including his role in developing such a strong team of successors. Alex’s leadership has been essential to our success in Africa and to the continued growth of BET International.”

VCN Africa Leadership Team:

Effective March 1, 2020, Monde Twala and Craig Paterson will assume their new roles as General Managers of VCN Africa.

As co-head of the business, Twala, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Editorial VCN Africa, will focus on content, creative, editorial and marketing for VCNI brands. Twala is currently the Vice President of ViacomCBS Networks Africa’s BET, Youth & Music, ViacomCBS Networks International and Africa. Twala is responsible for driving the development and growth of iconic music, youth and entertainment brands BET, MTV, MTV Base and MTV Music24, across the African continent. Monde joined the company in 2016 after nearly 20 years’ experience in the South African broadcasting and media industry.

Paterson, Senior Vice President & General Manager, VCN Africa, will be responsible for all corporate functions, including business development and strategy. Currently Senior Vice President, Business Operations for ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Paterson is responsible for driving strategic growth and business opportunities in Africa. Prior to this role, Paterson was responsible for Operations and Finance for multimedia brands MTV, MTV Music24, Nickelodeon, Nick Toons, Nick Junior, MTV Base, BET and Comedy Central on the African continent. He spent nearly five years at Viacom beginning in 2011 as VP of Operations and Finance in Africa and returned to the company in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Business Operations in Africa.

“I am delighted that Craig and Monde will take over leadership in this important market,” said Annecchino. “Both have worked with Alex for years, which coupled with their expertise will ensure a seamless transition. Craig and Monde are experts in their respective areas and in addition to incredible business acumen, have demonstrated leadership and collaborative excellence throughout each of their careers and tenures with the company.”






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TORONTO, Canada

January 20, 2020

Sinking Ship Entertainment (SSE) is thrilled to announce that Amazon Prime’s hit series JUST ADD MAGIC has been sold to Nickelodeon for a substantial international pan-territory deal. The kids’ live-action 6 –11 serialized mystery series is based on the popular Cindy Callaghan book of the same name. Produced by Amazon Prime and distributed by Sinking Ship Entertainment worldwide, the series follows the adventures of Kelly Quinn and her two best friends, Darbie and Hannah, after they discover a recipe book full of magic recipes. Nickelodeon has picked up the pay tv rights to the series in an international pan-territory deal.

“We are happy to be able to introduce the enchanting stories of friendship, family and adventure in JUST ADD MAGIC to Nickelodeon International audiences on a pan territory basis” says Layla Lewis, SVP of Nickelodeon’s global acquisitions and partnerships.

Sinking Ship’s Marilyn Kynaston notes “We’re thrilled that JUST ADD MAGIC has found such an ideal linear home with Nickelodeon International. More kids will have the chance to experience the magic of this series!”

There are currently three seasons comprising 50 X 22’ episodes with a spin-off season entitled JUST ADD MAGIC: MYSTERY CITY launching in early 2020 on Amazon (and later on Nickelodeon).


About Sinking Ship Entertainment

Sinking Ship Entertainment is an award-winning production, distribution and interactive company specializing in family and kids’ live action and CGI blended content. In 2019 they set their sights on growth and launched a new animation series division. Since opening its doors in 2004, Sinking Ship has produced over 500 hours of content, and through their globally recognized in-house distribution division, has sold to over 200 countries internationally. The company has rapidly earned a global reputation for high quality, groundbreaking original series and companion interactive experiences. Overall, Sinking Ship has won 17 Daytime Emmy® Awards and a variety of other international awards including Canadian Screen Awards, Youth Media Alliance Awards, Fan Chile Awards, Parents Choice Awards, the Shaw Rocket Prize, and the Prix Jeunesse International. In addition to production, Sinking Ship operates a cutting edge VFX and Interactive Studio, creating multi-platform digital experiences and interactive content for audiences around the world. The Toronto-based company is home to over 175 shipmates.

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Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family, available in more than 500 million households across 170+ countries and territories, via more than 100+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of ViacomCBS Networks International, a division of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC). For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com/. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc.


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Sinking Ship Entertainment has licensed Amazon Prime’s hit series Just Add Magic to Nickelodeon in an international pan-territory deal!

Nickelodeon picked up the pay-TV rights for the live-action series, aimed at kids 6 to 11, in an international pan-territory deal (excluding the Americas and China).

Produced by Amazon Studios and distributed by Sinking Ship Entertainment, the series started airing on Nickelodeon in the UK & Ireland first, late last year. All other territories will follow throughout this year.

There are currently three seasons, comprising 50 22-minute episodes, with a spin-off season, Just Add Magic: Mystery City, launching in early 2020 on Amazon followed by Nickelodeon later this year.

Aimed at six to 11s, the show is based on a book of the same name by Cindy Callaghan and follows Kelly, Darbie and Hannah as they discover a recipe book full of magic. When it first launched, the show set a record for US Prime Video streams and hours watched, making its premiere weekend the most successful at the time for an Amazon Original Kids series. Amazon has since halted commissioning original kids programming.

“We are happy to be able to introduce the enchanting stories of friendship, family and adventure in Just Add Magic to Nickelodeon International audiences on a pan-territory basis,” said Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Nickelodeon’s global acquisitions and partnerships.

Sinking Ship’s Marilyn Kynaston added, “We’re thrilled that Just Add Magic has found such an ideal linear home with Nickelodeon International. More kids will have the chance to experience the magic of this series!”

Sinking Ship picked up the distribution rights for the series early last year, immediately locking in deals with Discovery Kids (LatAm) and Family Channel and Groupe TV’s Yoopa (Canada).

But it’s not the only distributor trying to sell the second-window TV rights to the SVOD’s originals: Zodiak Kids signed a deal in 2018 to manage the linear broadcast rights to 17 of Amazon Studio’s original children’s series and holiday specials. Canada’s 9 Story Media Group also acquired Vancouver-based Slap Happy Cartoons’ animated series The Hollow.

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Originally published: Monday, January 20, 2020.

Sources: TVKIDS, Kidscreen.

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The children's entertainment and media news publication Kidscreen has announced the exciting news that Nickelodeon staff will be taking part in a raft of sessions at the Kidscreen Summit 2020 in February 2020! Additionally, Nickelodeon will also be hosting two panels at this years Kidscreen Summit!


Being held at the InterContinental Miami hotel in Miami, Florida between Monday, February 10 - Thursday, February 13, 2020, Kidscreen Summit is renowned as the kids entertainment industry’s most important annual event. In 2019, the conference welcomed more than 2,000 attendees from 50-plus countries. Top executives attend Kidscreen Summit to take advantage of the year’s best business networking, and to engage in critical dialogue on issues that affect the industry.

For more information about Kidscreen Summit 2020 and to register to attend, please visit http://summit.kidscreen.com. #Kidscreen20

Kidscreen Summit 2020 Sessions Featuring Nickelodeon Staff:

30 Minutes with... Jules Borkent & Layla Lewis, Nickelodeon
Date: Monday, February 10, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Gusman

A returning favorite at the Summit, our 30 Minutes with… sessions give you a chance to hear about the future plans and priorities of the kids industry’s major content investors first-hand, as well as participate in some Q&A and meet-and-greets. You are welcome to attend as many of these popular buyer briefing sessions as you can fit into your schedule! Space will be filled on a first-come, first-seated basis until we hit room capacity.

Featuring:

Jules Borkent
EVP Content and Network Strategy
Viacom International Media Network

Layla Lewis
SVP Global Acquisitions & Content Partnerships
Nickelodeon

Lunching with... Digital Media Experts
Date: Monday, February 10, 2020
Time: 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Merrick

Spend some quality time with digital media experts who can give you advice and guidance on how to commercialize your kids IP in the digital space. You’ll have a chance to share a meal in a small group with one of the industry’s top execs specializing in streaming, websites, gaming apps, voice assistant tech and YouTube content for kids. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting.

NOTE: Advance sign-up is required.

Featuring:

Jeremy Banks
Chief Executive
Coolabi

Brenda Bisner
Chief Content Officer
Kidoodle.TV

Francis Dahl
Director, International Game & App Production
Nickelodeon

David Glauber
Creative Lead, Dodo Kids
The Dodo

Karin Jue
Senior Director, PBS KIDS Video Streaming
PBS KIDS

Amy Kraft
Director of Development and Children's Programming
Pinna

Jonathan Pan
Head of Product, Original Content
Amazon

James Stephenson
EVP, Entertainment
Wonderstorm

Melanie Summers
Chief Brand Officer
Driver Studios

Groundwork for Growth: Setting New Creators Up to Succeed
Date: Monday, February 10, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Sevilla

Advice is nice, but what up-and-comers really need in order to make it are concrete tools. The creative minds behind some of today’s top shows discuss the barriers they faced early in their careers, the resources and support they wish they’d had during those difficult years, and what exactly started them off on their path to success.

Moderating:

Kay Wilson Stallings
SVP Creative Development
Sesame Workshop

Featuring:

Keion Jackson
Screenwriter & Creator

Niki Lopez
Creator & Executive Producer
Nickelodeon

Chris Nee
President/Executive Producer/Creator
Laughing Wild/Netflix

Angela Santomero
Chief Creative Officer
9 Story Media Group
[Santomero is a co-creator of Nickelodeon's hit preschool series Blue's Clues, and is producing it's reboot, Blue's Clues & You!.]

Keeping Kid Influencers Safe
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: Sevilla

An increasing number of kids content creators turn to under-18 influencers to draw in an audience, but the current laws and regulations aren't keeping pace to protect them. How are companies stepping up to fill in the gaps, and what do others need to know about working with these young creators in safe and healthy partnerships?

Moderating:

Alexandra Whyte
News & Social Media Editor
Kidscreen

Featuring:

Paul Nunn
Chief Strategy Officer
SuperAwesome

Tatiana Rodriguez
SVP & Brand Head, Kids & Families
Nickelodeon Latin America

Debbie Sterling
CEO & Founder
Goldieblox

David Williams
SVP & GM, Channels
Pocket.watch [Ryan's World, Ryan's Mystery Playdate]

Speed Pitching 2
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Merrick

Sit down one-on-one with top broadcasters and investors who have the power to greenlight your project. This highly effective networking format will feature eight-minute meetings again this year, giving you ample time to deliver the perfect pitch. NOTE: Advance sign-up required.

Featuring:

Kim Berglund
Executive Director, Development
Disney Junior

Maud Branly
Children Acquisitions Director & International TV Channels Children Programming Director
M6 - Metropole Télévision

Luiz Filipe Figueira
Head of Programming & Content Strategy
Globo/Gloob & Gloobinho

Tommy Gillespie
Director, Children's Programming
PBS KIDS

Or Handelsman
Senior Manager, International Acquisitions
Nickelodeon

Arne Lohmann
Vice President ZDFE Junior
ZDF

Sarah Muller
Head of Acquisitions & Independent Animation
BBC Children's

Drew Mullin
Executive in Charge of Production
CBC Kids

Irene Pothecary Huse
Acquisitions Executive
NRK, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation/ NRK Super

Cocktails with... Nickelodeon
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Dupont

Chat over drinks with leading kids broadcasters in this lively format that aims to loosen up the networking vibe and help you make deeper connections at channels that buy kids programming. This is designed as a networking opportunity, folks, so please save your pitch for a private meeting. Space will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until we hit room capacity.

Featuring:

Or Handelsman
Senior Manager, International Acquisitions
Nickelodeon

Layla Lewis
SVP Global Acquisitions & Content Partnerships
Nickelodeon

Tatiana Rodriguez
SVP & Brand Head, Kids & Families
Nickelodeon Latin America

Nickelodeon Speakers at Kidscreen Summit 2020:

Francis Dahl, Director, International Game & App Production, Nickelodeon


Francis Dahl is the Director of International Game and App Production at Nickelodeon, ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI; formally Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN)). He has executive produced several game titles for global Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. IP including SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Dora the Explorer, and Nella the Princess Knight. In his role he focuses on all aspects of game development for global audiences, from ideation through to production, scalability, localization, and release. Prior to VIMN, Francis produced video content of band performances for Fox 5 and international syndication.

Or Handelsman, Senior Manager, International Acquisitions, Nickelodeon


Or Handelsman is Senior Manager of International Acquisitions for Nickelodeon at ViacomCBS International Media Networks, a role he assumed in February 2019. In his role, Handelsman is responsible for sourcing, negotiating and managing content acquisitions for Nickelodeon channels on an international and pan-regional basis. Working closely with the programming heads in international markets, Handelsman coordinates deals for Nickelodeon's channels around the globe. Handelsman joined Nickelodeon in 2014 and held various roles within the company, predominantly responsible for local and pan-regional acquisitions for Nickelodeon channels across EMEA. Prior to Nickelodeon, Handelsman worked in international distribution of arthouse, European and independent films. He held sales and business affairs roles at international film distribution outfits Dreamcatchers, and Six Sales Entertainment.

Layla Lewis, SVP Global Acquisitions & Content Partnerships, Nickelodeon


Layla Lewis is Senior Vice President of Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships for Nickelodeon. In her role, which she assumed in October 2017 and based in New York, Lewis manages and implements the strategy for all acquisitions for Nickelodeon's 100+ locally programmed channels both domestically and internationally, as well as cultivates partnerships with content distributors and creators from around the globe. Responsible for negotiating, sourcing and managing content acquisitions for Nickelodeon channels globally, she is also integral in the greenlighting process of new Nickelodeon programming and partnership content, both domestic and internationally.

Lewis rejoined Nickelodeon in 2013 as Vice President of Global Content Acquisition. Prior to that she held content acquisitions roles at both Turner Broadcasting in Hong Kong and Nickelodeon UK.

Niki Lopez, Creator & Executive Producer, Nickelodeon


Niki López is the creator and executive producer of Nick JR.’s Santiago of the Seas, an action-adventure bridge series that follows eight-year-old Santiago Montes, a brave and kind-hearted pirate, as he embarks on daring adventures in a fantastical Caribbean world. López was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She attended Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL to earn a BFA in Illustration. Her animation career began as a Nicktern for Nickelodeon Animation Studios, where she got hired shortly after as a production assistant on Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness and then as a color designer on The Fairly OddParents, Harvey Beaks, and Glitch Techs. In 2018, she was selected as one of Variety’s 10 Animators to Watch.

Tatiana Rodriguez, SVP & Brand Head, Kids & Families, Nickelodeon Latin America


Tatiana Rodríguez is Senior Vice President and Brand Head, Kids & Families, Nickelodeon Latin America. In this role, Rodriguez leads the content and programming strategies, partnerships, acquisitions, and media planning for the flagship network in the region, as well as for preschool network Nick Jr., across linear television, digital, branded apps and video-on-demand channels, among other platforms. She also works with Nickelodeon’s global channels to support worldwide programming and content strategy. Rodriguez reports into JC Acosta, President of ViacomCBS Networks Americas.

During her tenure at Nickelodeon Latin America, Rodríguez has been instrumental in crafting, spearheading and executing original productions employing pan-regional strategies for the Kids’ Choice Awards franchise, Nickelodeon Latin America’s Day of Play initiative, as well as for hit daily scripted formats.

A 20-year veteran, Rodríguez joined Nickelodeon in 1996 as a Programming and Acquisitions Manager and since then held various roles within the organization. Before working at the network, she served as Director of Panda Club, a children’s channel in Spain.

Born in Venezuela, Rodríguez holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas, Venezuela.

Angela Santomero, Chief Creative Officer, 9 Story Media Group


Angela Santomero has been changing the way children watch television for over fifteen years. She is a Founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Out of the Blue Enterprises LLC, overseeing the creative development and research of all the company's projects, with a mission and vision to bring educational entertainment to a whole new level. Her innovative approach to children's television derives from her extensive background in developmental psychology, instructional technology and education. Angela is the lead creator, executive producer and head writer for Nick Jr.'s landmark preschool show Blue's Clues. Currently, Angela is the Creator, Executive Producer and Head Writer of the emmy-nominated and #1 ranked show, Super Why, which helps build preschool literacy skills through fractured fairytales and interactive games. Angela's vast accomplishments include leading the production and development of numerous Emmy nominated episodes for Blue's Clues, Super Why!& Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood; a full-length feature called Blue's Big Musical Movie; educational Blue's Clues CD-Roms and twenty+ books for Simon & Schuster. In addition, she wrote two Blue's Clues theatrical productions, which played at Radio City Music Hall in New York City as well as venues across the nation. Angela is a prestigious Peabody Award Winner for Outstanding Children's Programming and a Gold and Silver Parents Choice Awards recipient. She has received a Master's degree in Child Developmental Psychology from Columbia University's Teachers College where she was the recipient of the 1990 Early Career Award. Angela acquired her B.A from The Catholic University of America. Angela presently hosts PBS'The Parent Show at PBSparents.org. Her personal blog, AngelasClues.com, approaches parenting from her vantage point as a childrens' media creator.

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Originally published: Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

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Meet and Greet SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottom pals as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival, taking place at CityWalk between Thursday 16th and Saturday 25th January 2020!:


Spongebob is coming to Dubai for the 25th DSF celebration
16 Jan, 2020 -> 25 Jan, 2020

City Walk invites Nickelodeon’s Spongebob Squarepants mascots to its destinations for a happy, happy shopping festival month

City Walk, the design-inspired open-air lifestyle destination by Meraas is gearing up to celebrate the 25th Dubai Shopping Festival with Spongebob Squarepants official mascots from 16 to 25 January.

At City Walk you can sing along with Spongebob and the gang and enjoy peppy performances with Spongebob and his friends from the Goo lagoon.

Entertainment Schedule:

Destination: City Walk
Date: 16 Jan, 2020 - 25 Jan, 2020

Entertainment:

Spongebob Squarepants: Sing-A-Long shows
4:00 - 4:15 PM
5:30 - 5:45 PM
7:00 - 7:15 PM
8:30 - 8:45 PM

Meet & Greet with Spongebob Squarepants
4:25 - 4:40 PM
5:55 - 6:10 PM
7:25 - 7:40 PM
8:55 - 9:10 PM

Spongebob Squarepants Activities
3:30 - 9:30 PM

Arabic version: المكان:سيتي ووك شخصيات "سبونج بوب سكوير بانتس"من ""نكليودون"تحتفل بالدورة الـ 25 لمهرجان دبي للتسوق

Also, from Time Out Dubai:

Little kids (and big kids alike) will be thrilled to hear that some of Nickelodeon's most popular characters are coming to town. Catch Dora the Explorer and her best mate Boots, Paw Patrol’s Marshall and Chase, and the Shimmer and Shine stars at City Centre Mirdif from Thursday January 9 until Saturday January 18 and at City Centre Deira from Monday January 20 until Wednesday January 29.

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From Time Out Dubai:

Dubai Shopping Festival 2020: Nickelodeon Rocks is coming to City Centre Mirdiff

Kids can meet Dora the Explorer and the pups from Paw Patrol


Get ready to meet all your favourite cartoon characters because Nickelodeon Rocks is heading to City Centre Mirdiff Dubai to celebrate Dubai Shopping Festival.

Until Saturday January 18, little kids and big kids alike can have heaps of fun at this cool family day out.

Everyone's favourite mini adventurer, Dora the Explorer will be on a mission to entertain her tiny fans, while sparkly genie sisters Shimmer and Shine will be creating their own kind of magic.

But that's not all. Super pups Chase and Marshall will be ready to go, go, go!

Nickelodeon fans can watch live shows, sing along to some tunes and dance – just don't let dad demonstrate his dance moves.

After the performances, the kiddos (and parents if they are keen) will be able to snap a selfie with the cartoon stars – get those camera phones at the ready mums and dads.

Plus, when the parents hit the shops (and spend Dhs300), the youngest family members can take part in some awesome workshops such as being a firefighter with Marsall, learning about road safety with Chase and getting their creativity flowing as they colour with Dora.

Chase is on the case and so are we... So see you there.
Until Sat Jan 18, daily 10am-midnight. The shows take place at 4pm, 6.15pm and 8pm. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Dubai, www.citycentremirdif.com (04 602 3000).

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From DigitalStudioME:

Nickelodeon Rocks currently on at City Centre Mirdif

Dora the Explorer and other crowd-favourite characters converge at City Centre Mirdif


Dora the Explorer, Paw Patrol’s Marshall and Chase, and the genie sisters Shimmer and Shine will band together to bring a piece of the Nickelodeon world to City Centre Mirdif from January 9 to 18.

Coinciding with Dubai Shopping Festival, the visiting characters will help to get guests’ feet tapping along to a variety of catchy tunes as they host sing-alongs and dance parties. At meet and greet sessions held soon after each show, shoppers can also snap a picture with their favourite Nickelodeon stars, making a memory out of a great moment.

As parents shop, children can get even more time with the characters they love through a programme of fun and engaging workshops. Among the activities offered, children can be firefighters with Marshall, learn about road safety with Chase, or get their creativity flowing as they colour with Dora. The little ones will get access to the workshops when parents spend a minimum of AED 300 in the mall.

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From ZAWYA MENA Edition:

Nickelodeon Singalongs! is bringing the party to City Centre Deira

Dora the Explorer and other much-loved Nickelodeon characters will host a ten-day music and dance party at the mall

Nickelodeon Singalongs! is bringing the party to City Centre Deira


Press Release

Dubai: This month, City Centre Deira will welcome the stars of the Nickelodeon world as the mall hosts Nickelodeon Singalongs!

From 20 to 29 January, Dora the Explorer, the Paw Patrol, and Shimmer and Shine will lead mall visitors through a number of catchy tunes and dance moves. After each performance, shoppers can then pose for a picture with their favourite characters during meet and greet sessions.

The fun continues with a full programme of workshops at the Nickelodeon activity area. Kids can colour with Dora and Boots, get active at a firefighting game with Marshall, and learn about road safety with Chase. Meanwhile, they’ll gain a glittering makeover at Shimmer and Shine’s face painting workshops. The little ones will get access to these exciting experiences when parents spend AED 300 in the mall.


The family-focused entertainment coincides with Dubai Shopping Festival, which

City Centre Deira is participating in until 1 February. Nickelodeon Singalongs! performances are scheduled to take place daily between 20 and 29 January, with shows at 4 P.M., 4:45 P.M., 5:30 P.M., 7 P.M., 7:45 P.M., and 8:30 P.M..

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A remarkable business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one man’s vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to ‘create great moments for everyone, every day’. It has since grown into one of the United Arab Emirates’ most respected and successful businesses spanning 15 international markets, employing more than 43,000 people, and obtaining the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the region.

Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 27 shopping malls, 13 hotels and four mixed-use communities, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, Mall of Egypt, City Centre malls, My City Centre neighbourhood centres, and four community malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company is the exclusive franchisee for Carrefour in a number of markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, operating a portfolio of more than 280 outlets.

Majid Al Futtaim operates more than 400 VOX Cinemas screens and 36 Magic Planet family entertainment centres across the region, in addition to iconic leisure and entertainment facilities such as Ski Dubai, iFly Dubai and Ski Egypt, among others. The Company is parent to the consumer finance company 'Najm', and a Fashion and Home retail business representing international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, AllSaints, lululemon athletica, Crate & Barrel and Maisons du Monde. In addition, Majid Al Futtaim operates Enova, a facility and energy management company, through a joint venture operation with Veolia, a global leader in optimised environment resource management. The Company also owns the rights to The LEGO Store and American Girl in the Middle East and operates in the food and beverage industry through a partnership with Gourmet Gulf.

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More Nick:Nickelodeon Announces Kids’ Choice Awards Abu Dhabi 2019 Winners!

Originally published: Wednesday, January 01, 2020.

H/T: The National; Additional source: Google Translate.

سبونج بوب سكوير بانتس: عروض "سينغ آ لونغ", اللقاء والترحيب سبونج بوب سكوير بانتس, أنشطة سبونج بوب سكوير بانتس, سيتي ووك.

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Originally published: Wednesday, January 08, 2020.




Milan, January 8th 2020 – ViacomCBS Networks and satellite TV platform Sky Italy have announced a new multi-year deal to extend their collaboration in Italy.

According to the agreement signed by the two companies, Italian viewers of Paramount Network, Spike and VH1 will also be able to watch these channels on Sky. This will bring the number of ViacomCBS brands available on Sky platforms in Italy to 12, including local versions of MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Comedy Central and Italian kids’ channel Super!.

ViacomCBS Networks Italia (then named Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Italia) fully acquired the free-to-air kids TV channel Super! from De Agostini Editore in October. Super! focuses on children ages four to 14, and features a catalogue of local and international content. The channel is fully operated by ViacomCBS Italia.

ViacomCBS and Sky Media also agreed a commercial deal in which ViacomCBS channels and digital advertising in Italy will be entirely sold by Sky Media effective from Sunday 2nd February 2020.

The agreements build on a long-standing and successful relationship between ViacomCBS and Sky across Europe, with Sky distributing and selling advertising across ViacomCBS’ portfolio of channels in the UK for the past decade.

Raffaele Annecchino, President, ViacomCBS Networks Southern & Western Europe, Middle East and Africa, commented: “With Sky as our main distributor and ad sales partner, we can sustain our strong position in the Italian market in the long-term and deliver additional benefits for our viewers and advertisers, including content synergies and wider distribution across multiple platforms. Our new commercial agreement with Sky Media represents an opportunity to effectively support our business and brands over the next years in Italy, which remains one of the most important and valuable markets in which we operate”.

Giovanni Ciarlariello, Chief Media Digital & Data Officer Sky Italia: “This strengthened deal with ViacomCBS Networks will give even more investment opportunities to our customers and confirms Sky Media’s role as a key player in the market as well as the high quality of its innovative services”.

Following the initial announcement that Viacom was to re-merge with CBS, a number of announcements have been made regarding the merged company’s leadership team. Former Mattel executive Venetia Davie recently joined ViacomCBS Consumer Products as VP of UK and Ireland, while Stefanie Schwartz was upped to EVP and GM of Viacom Digital Studios (VDS). Schwartz is replacing current president Kelly Day, who is in talks for another senior role at ViacomCBS.

CBS and Viacom completed their merger on Wednesday 4th December 2019, becoming ViacomCBS.


ViacomCBS Networks International

ViacomCBS Networks International, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC), is comprised of many of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Its portfolio includes Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, Viacom 18, ViacomCBS International Studios, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network and Pluto TV among others. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS Networks International provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents and across more than 180 countries.

Sky Media

Sky Media is the advertising sales arm of Sky Italia, operating across all the platforms of the media company, from linear TV to On Demand and Digital.

Sky Media deals with the advertising sales of Sky-branded and FNG Fox Networks Group, A&E, Disney, Gambero Rosso, LaEffe, Classica pay channels and FTA Sky’s channels. The advertising sales arm is also in charge of sales for the Sky-branded websites, the Fox group sites as well as Twitter and other 300 sites.

The array of innovative commercial opportunities offered by Sky Media also includes Fluid Content, a technology capable of running the content of Sky and its partners through a unique network of over 300 websites. Thanks to Sky AdSmart proprietary addressable TV technology, Sky Media effectively reaches its target and delivers specific messages to the desired audiences.

The latest innovation of Sky media is the “Reach Content”, an advertising planning format able to highlight the in-depth content of commercials through direct interaction with viewers, through the use of Sky Q’s Voice Control.

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From Digital-News:

ViacomCBS Networks e Sky firmano un nuovo accordo in Italia

Sky e ViacomCBS Networks hanno deciso di siglare un nuovo accordo in Italia per i canali ViacomCBS su Sky e la relativa raccolta pubblicitaria affidata a Sky Media. In base al deal sottoscritto dalle due media company a Sky Media – concessionaria del Gruppo Sky Italia – è stata affidata la raccolta pubblicitaria dell’intero portafoglio ViacomCBS in Italia, a partire dal prossimo 2 febbraio.

Inoltre, Sky e ViacomCBS hanno sottoscritto nuovi accordi per i canali di ViacomCBS - Paramount Network, Spike, VH1. L’accordo porta a 12 i canali di ViacomCBS Networks Italia su Sky, incluse le versioni locali di MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon e il canale per bambini Super!. ViacomCBS ha ritenuto che un accordo per i propri canali su Sky e per la relativa raccolta pubblicitaria fosse la scelta migliore per rafforzare la propria posizione commerciale in Italia.

Con questo accordo ViacomCBS avrà accesso alle soluzioni tecnologiche in ambito advertising di cui Sky Media si avvale, puntando a generare nuove opportunità commerciali in un contesto industriale in rapida evoluzione mantenendo il passo con i cambiamenti in atto su scala globale: più audience e maggiori prospettive per gli investitori.

Andrea Castellari, EVP e AD ViacomCBS Networks Italia, Medio Oriente e Turchia:

"Il nuovo accordo con Sky come distributore dei nostri brand e partner commerciale ci permette di rafforzare una collaborazione organica, di ampio respiro e coerente rispetto alla nostra strategia di business. L’operazione, infatti, getta le basi per offrire maggiori benefici e soluzioni alle nostre audience e investitori, oltre ad allargare la distribuzione dei nostri brand e contenuti su piattaforme multiple”.

Giovanni Ciarlariello, Chief Media Digital & Data Officer Sky Italia:

“Siamo felici di poter lavorare con un operatore importante come ViacomCBS. Si tratta di un accordo coerente con la strategia di crescita di Sky Media, che prevede l’allargamento della nostra offerta in termini di audience, di qualità e di soluzioni di targettizzazione. Il nuovo perimetro verrà integrato nella nostra offerta commerciale, sia per il lineare che per l’advancedadvertising: OnDemand, AdSmart, Addressable Tv e digital”.

Sky Media è la concessionaria pubblicitaria di Sky Italia che opera su tutte le piattaforme della media company, unendo il mondo della TV lineare e on demand a quello digitale. Sky Media si occupa della raccolta pubblicitaria dei canali Tv Pay a marchio Sky e, tra gli altri, dei canali del gruppo FNG Fox Networks Group, A&E, Disney, Eurosport Gambero Rosso, LaEffe, Classica e FTA, TV8, Cielo, e Sky TG24. La concessionaria si occupa anche della raccolta per i siti a brand Sky, dei siti del gruppo Fox oltre che di Twitter e altri 300 siti.

l bouquet di opportunità commerciali innovative offerto da Sky Media include il Fluid Content, tecnologia in grado di veicolare i contenuti video di Sky e dei suoi partner attraverso un network unico di oltre 300 siti web. Grazie alla tecnologia proprietaria addressable TV Sky AdSmart, Sky Media raggiunge in modo efficace il proprio target e veicola i messaggi specifici alle audience desiderate. L’addressable è disponibile anche sui Canali TV Sky FTA. L’ultima innovazione di Sky Media è il “Reach the Content”, un format di pianificazione pubblicitaria capace di mettere in evidenza i contenuti di approfondimento degli spot attraverso l’interazione diretta degli spettatori tramite l’utilizzo del Controllo vocale di Sky Q.

ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) è una delle principali media company di intrattenimento a livello globale. Offre contenuti ed esperienze premium per le diverse audience nel mondo. Il portafoglio comprende alcuni dei brand più iconici, tra cui Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, Viacom 18, ViacomCBS International Studios, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network e Pluto TV. Oltre ad offrire servizi innovativi di streaming e prodotti digital video, ViacomCBS presenta forti capacità di produzione, distribuzione e soluzioni pubblicitarie per i partner in tutti i cinque continenti e in oltre 180 paesi. In Italia, ViacomCBS Networks Italia, guidata dall’AD Andrea Castellari, possiede al 100% i brand MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon (in esclusiva su Sky), Paramount Network, Spike, VH1 e Super! (presenti sul digitale terrestre) e tutte le relative piattaforme digital e social.

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From Prima Comunicazione:

A Sky Media la raccolta dei canali ViacomCBS. E sulla piattaforma arrivano anche Paramount, Spike e VH1

E’ un patto di ampio respiro strategico quello appena definito da Sky e ViacomCBS, che coinvolge aspetti editoriali e distributivi da un lato e pubblicitari dall’altro. E che pare pure alludere anche ad una sorta di alleanza più larga, se si considera che le due media company avevano già siglato un accordo simile in Uk.

In base al deal appena sottoscritto, comunque, a Sky Media – concessionaria del Gruppo Sky Italia – è stata affidata la raccolta pubblicitaria dell’intero portafoglio ViacomCBS in Italia a partire dal prossimo 2 febbraio. Anche i canali ‘terzi’ fin qui in concessione a Viacom Pubblicità & Brand Solutions, Radio Italia Tv e Dee Jay Tv, dovrebbero finire sotto la curatela di SkyMedia.

Cessa le attività così la concessionaria interna di ViacomCBS, che ha avuto fin qui in organico una cinquantina di persone, tra agenti e dipendenti. In tema pubblicità e rapporto col mercato, da registrare però come ViacomCBS abbia per converso deciso di incorporare nel ramo editoriale le attività legate al brand advertising e alle iniziative speciali.

Novità importanti anche per quello che riguarda la presenza su Sky dei canali ViacomCBS. L’accordo porta a dodici i canali complessivamente distribuiti. Arrivano sulla piattaforma, infatti, anche Paramount Network, Spike e VH1, e si vanno così ad aggiungere a MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Comedy Central e il canale per bambini Super!.

In un contesto di perdurante tendenza alle concentrazioni e alle aggregazioni delle strutture di vendita, con il ruolo crescente sul versante advertising degli OTT, e con la necessità di posizionarsi sempre meglio sul terreno dell’addressable tv, ViacomCBS ha ritenuto che l’accordo con Sky Media fosse la scelta migliore da percorrere per rafforzare la propria posizione commerciale in Italia.

Andrea Castellari, EVP e AD ViacomCBS Networks Italia, Medio Oriente e Turchia ha commentato: “Il nuovo accordo con Sky come distributore dei nostri brand e partner commerciale ci permette di rafforzare una collaborazione organica, di ampio respiro e coerente rispetto alla nostra strategia di business. L’operazione, infatti, getta le basi per offrire maggiori benefici e soluzioni alle nostre audience e investitori, oltre ad allargare la distribuzione dei nostri brand e contenuti su piattaforme multiple”.

Fronte Sky Italia, il Chief Media Digital & Data Officer Giovanni Ciarlariello ha affermato: “Siamo felici di poter lavorare con un operatore importante come ViacomCBS. Si tratta di un accordo coerente con la strategia di crescita di Sky Media, che prevede l’allargamento della nostra offerta in termini di audience, di qualità e di soluzioni di targettizzazione. Il nuovo perimetro verrà integrato nella nostra offerta commerciale, sia per il lineare che per l’advanced advertising: OnDemand, AdSmart, Addressable Tv e digital”.

L’accordo consacra il ruolo sempre più rilevante nel mercato pubblicitario nazionalale di Sky Media (la pesatura Nielsen del market share tv è del 13,5%). La concessionaria pubblicitaria di Sky Italia opera su tutte le piattaforme, unendo il mondo della TV lineare e on demand a quello digitale. Si occupa della raccolta pubblicitaria dei canali pay a marchio Sky, di TV8, Cielo, e Sky TG24 e poi, tra gli altri, dei canali del gruppo FNG Fox Networks Group, A&E, Disney, Eurosport Gambero Rosso, LaEffe, Classica. La struttura si occupa anche della raccolta per i siti a brand Sky, dei siti del gruppo Fox oltre che di Adnkronos.com, Fantagazzetta.com, Twitter e oltre 300 siti. Su terreno dell’addressable TV, in particolare, Sky Media e molto elettivamente posizionata sul mercato con il tool AdSmart. Vale la pena ricordare, inoltre, che ad ottobre, riportando a Ciarlariello, è approdato a Milano Santa Giulia col ruolo di direttore commerciale SkyMedia Paolo Romano, ex capo della concessionaria di ViacomCBS, che ovviamente conosce molto bene le caratteristiche dei canali e dei contenuti appena entrati in portafoglio.

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From DavideMaggio.it:

ViacomCBS chiude la concessionaria di pubblicità. La raccolta a Sky che accoglie Paramount, Spike e VH1

Chiude la concessionaria Viacom Pubblicità & Brand Solution. A partire dal prossimo 2 febbraio, la raccolta relativa ai canali del gruppo americano in Italia sarà interamente nelle mani di Sky Media. La decisione arriva a pochi mesi dall’addio di Paolo Romano che da numero uno della concessionaria Viacom è diventato direttore commerciale proprio a Sky Media.

Sky e ViacomCBS hanno sottoscritto nuovi accordi per i canali di ViacomCBS: i canali del DTT Paramount Network, Spike, VH1 faranno l’esordio sul satellite. L’accordo porta a 12 i canali di ViacomCBS Networks Italia su Sky, incluse le versioni locali di MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon e il canale per bambini Super!.

Andrea Castellari, EVP e AD ViacomCBS Networks Italia, Medio Oriente e Turchia dichiara:

“Il nuovo accordo con Sky come distributore dei nostri brand e partner commerciale ci permette di rafforzare una collaborazione organica, di ampio respiro e coerente rispetto alla nostra strategia di business. L’operazione, infatti, getta le basi per offrire maggiori benefici e soluzioni alle nostre audience e investitori, oltre ad allargare la distribuzione dei nostri brand e contenuti su piattaforme multiple”.

Giovanni Ciarlariello, Chief Media Digital & Data Officer Sky Italia:

“Siamo felici di poter lavorare con un operatore importante come ViacomCBS. Si tratta di un accordo coerente con la strategia di crescita di Sky Media, che prevede l’allargamento della nostra offerta in termini di audience, di qualità e di soluzioni di targettizzazione. Il nuovo perimetro verrà integrato nella nostra offerta commerciale, sia per il lineare che per l’advanced advertising: OnDemand, AdSmart, Addressable Tv e digital”.

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From Everyeye Tech:

ACCORDO SKY-VIACOMCBS: ARRIVANO NUOVI CANALI, ECCO TUTTI I DETTAGLI

ViacomCBS e SKY hanno annunciato di aver stretto un accordo commerciale per quanto riguarda il mercato italiano. La partnership porta con sé anche dei nuovi canali: di seguito tutti i dettagli.

Comunicato stampa: Milano, 8 gennaio 2020 - Sky e ViacomCBS Networks hanno deciso di siglare un nuovo accordo in Italia per i canali ViacomCBS su Sky e la relativa raccolta pubblicitaria affidata a Sky Media.

In base al deal sottoscritto dalle due media company a Sky Media – concessionaria del Gruppo Sky Italia – è stata affidata la raccolta pubblicitaria dell'intero portafoglio ViacomCBS in Italia, a partire dal prossimo 2 febbraio.

Inoltre, Sky e ViacomCBS hanno sottoscritto nuovi accordi per i canali di ViacomCBS - Paramount Network, Spike, VH1. L'accordo porta a 12 i canali di ViacomCBS Networks Italia su Sky, incluse le versioni locali di MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon e il canale per bambini Super!.

ViacomCBS ha ritenuto che un accordo per i propri canali su Sky e per la relativa raccolta pubblicitaria fosse la scelta migliore per rafforzare la propria posizione commerciale in Italia.

Con questo accordo ViacomCBS avrà accesso alle soluzioni tecnologiche in ambito advertising di cui Sky Media si avvale, puntando a generare nuove opportunità commerciali in un contesto industriale in rapida evoluzione mantenendo il passo con i cambiamenti in atto su scala globale: più audience e maggiori prospettive per gli investitori.

Andrea Castellari, EVP e AD ViacomCBS Networks Italia, Medio Oriente e Turchia: "Il nuovo accordo con Sky come distributore dei nostri brand e partner commerciale ci permette di rafforzare una collaborazione organica, di ampio respiro e coerente rispetto alla nostra strategia di business. L'operazione, infatti, getta le basi per offrire maggiori benefici e soluzioni alle nostre audience e investitori, oltre ad allargare la distribuzione dei nostri brand e contenuti su piattaforme multiple".

Giovanni Ciarlariello, Chief Media Digital & Data Officer Sky Italia: "Siamo felici di poter lavorare con un operatore importante come ViacomCBS. Si tratta di un accordo coerente con la strategia di crescita di Sky Media, che prevede l'allargamento della nostra offerta in termini di audience, di qualità e di soluzioni di targettizzazione.

Il nuovo perimetro verrà integrato nella nostra offerta commerciale, sia per il lineare che per l'advancedadvertising: OnDemand, AdSmart, Addressable Tv e digital".

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From Il Sole 24 ORE:

Tv, accordo in Italia fra Sky e ViacomCBS

A Sky Media affidata la vendita della raccolta pubblicitaria dell'intero portafoglio ViacomCBS in Italia a partire dal 2 febbraio

Un accordo commerciale ma dai riscolti strategici molto importanti quello siglato dra Sky e ViacomCBS in Italia. Un accordo che poggia su due gambe.

Il primo: i canali Viacom continueranno a essere visibili su piattaforma Sky. E a quelli che già ora sono visibili (l'accordo era in scadenza a fine anno) - e che sono i canali MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr , Comedy Central e il canale per bambini Super! - si aggiungono anche i canali in chiaro di ViacomCBS, vale a dire Paramount Network, Spike e il canale musicale VH1.

Secondo punto, che è sicuramente la novità forte: a Sky Media – concessionaria del Gruppo Sky Italia – è stata affidata la vendita della raccolta pubblicitaria dell'intero portafoglio ViacomCBS in Italia a partire dal prossimo 2 febbraio.

Viacom mette quindi fine all'esperienza della sua concessionaria pubblicitaria in Italia. E lo fa affidando la raccolta a Sky Media evidentemente confidando in un effetto scala e nelle soluzioni (addresable, ecc) sulle quali la concessionaria della media company della galassia Comcast sta insistendo da tempo.

Secondo i dati Nielsen la raccolta di Sky nei primi 10 mesi del 2019 sfiora i 377 milioni di euro. Per quanto riguarda Viacom, dal bilancio 2018 si evince che la raccllta della concessionaria si aggira sui 60 milioni.

«Il nuovo accordo con Sky come distributore dei nostri brand e partner commerciale - spiega Andrea Castellari, EVP e AD ViacomCBS Networks Italia, Medio Oriente e Turchia - ci permette di rafforzare una collaborazione organica, di ampio respiro e coerente rispetto alla nostra strategia di business. L'operazione, infatti, getta le basi per offrire maggiori benefici e soluzioni alle nostre audience e investitori, oltre ad allargare la distribuzione dei nostri brand e contenuti su piattaforme multiple».

Come ha fatto l’Iraq a diventare il cortile di casa del rivale Iran
«Siamo felici - dichiara Giovanni Ciarlariello, Chief Media Digital & Data Officer Sky Italia - di poter lavorare con un operatore importante come ViacomCBS. Si tratta di un accordo coerente con la strategia di crescita di Sky Media, che prevede l'allargamento della nostra offerta in termini di audience, di qualità e di soluzioni di targettizzazione. Il nuovo perimetro verrà integrato nella nostra offerta commerciale, sia per il lineare che per l'advanced advertising: OnDemand, AdSmart, Addressable Tv e digital».

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From Touchpoint News:

MTV: STORIE, INTRATTENIMENTO E MUSICA PER IL CANALE “GIOVANE” DI VIACOM CBS

Il SVP Editorial Content Sergio Del Prete racconta la strategia dei canali pay e Fta in Italia. Un’offerta che copre tanti target approdata anche sulla piattaforma Sky

Prende il via domani in seconda serata su MTV la seconda stagione di Ex on the Beach Italia, il dating show visibile sul canale 130 di Sky e in streaming su NOW TV. Le 10 puntate della durata di un’ora, prodotte da Fremantle, saranno condotte da Cecilia Rodriguez e Ignazio Moser: nove sono puntate originali, la decima e ultima sarà un Best of di questa seconda edizione del programma. In una villa da sogno dell’Andalusia, tra spiagge, locali e momenti caldi un gruppo di sexy concorrenti, 7 single di cui quattro donne e tre uomini, dovrà fare i conti con il proprio passato ricevendo la visita di un ex fidanzato/a che arriverà a scombinare i piani delle loro vite.

«È un format longevo e di grande successo nel mondo, in particolare in UK, Benelux e Stai Uniti – ha introdotto Sergio Del Prete, SVP Editorial Content Viacom CBS Italia -. La prima edizione italiana, in programma lo scorso giugno con Elettra Lamborghini, ha avuto grandi risultati. Sui social dal lancio della campagna i contenuti EOTB Italia hanno totalizzato oltre 17,6 milioni di impressions e circa 3 milioni di video visti su Facebook. Su YouTube, nello stesso periodo, EOTB Italia ha generato oltre 12,2 milioni di video visti, con il primo episodio in streaming integrale che ha raggiunto i 2,3 milioni di visualizzazioni. Mentre nel periodo dal 22 giugno al 24 novembre sono stati 24,2 milioni i video visti. Infine, il franchise EOTB Italia ha generato sul sito MTV.it oltre 2,3 milioni di pagine viste, coinvolgendo 358 mila visitatori unici. Le clip dello show hanno totalizzato 500 mila video streams nel periodo di campagna. Quest’anno affidiamo la conduzione a due personaggi amati da un pubblico ampio, di giovani e di famiglie, per offrire al programma sia la prospettiva femminile sia quella maschile. Questo genere di reality, con una componente molto ironica, risponde all’esigenza di storie con alla base racconti di amore e sentimenti e quindi non morirà mai».

Elemento fondamentale del programma è stato il montaggio. «Un grande sforzo produttivo 24 ore su 24 – ha proseguito il manager -. MTV sta vivendo una delle migliori stagioni di sempre grazie a prodotti internazionali e a una line up di produzioni originali in crescita del 10%: dalla quarta stagione di Riccanza al documentario su Elettra Lamborghini o a YO! MTV Raps in prima tv assoluta da fine marzo. Storie, intrattenimento e musica sono gli asset del canale destinato al target 15-34. Stiamo valutando se sia opportuna la rilevazione dei dati Auditel per restituite la vera fruizione del canale».

La presentazione di EOTB, che si è tenuta ieri a Milano, è stata l’occasione di approfondire a margine la strategia di Viacom CBS Italia per il 2020 anche sul free to air. «Proseguiamo nel solco di quello che abbiamo fatto fino a ora con la novità che da febbraio i canali saranno disponibili sulla piattaforma Sky nell’ottica di un implemento di distribuzione – ha detto Del Prete -. Tramite il nostro bouquet riusciamo a coprire un pubblico ampio che va dall’età prescolare all’età adulta, con una predominanza femminile. Paramount Network a dicembre 2019 ha raggiunto l’1,23% di share sul totale individui (1,02% nel 2018, +21% YoY) con oltre 4,5 milioni di contatti giorno. Particolarmente brillante la settimana natalizia con una share dell’1,34% sugli individui: è stato il primo canale nel blocco pomeridiano dei week end di dicembre (4° in generale dopo Iris, Rai4, Rai Movie). Centrale per Paramount Network resta il cinema hollywoodiano. Spike è sempre più il “fratello” del canale 27, mentre VH1 prosegue il percorso sulla musica con l’ingaggio della ex Iena Nicolò De Devitiis. Sul fronte kids dopo l’acquisizione del 100% di Super lavoreremo su questo brand, senza scordarci Nick Jr e Nickelodeon. Per Comedy Central è prevista una ricca line up».

Dal punto di vista commerciale, il broadcaster ha esternalizzato la raccolta a Sky Media. «La strategia di marketing ha un’anima commerciale forte che punta su eventi sul territorio e consumer product grazie al licensing di tanti charachter», ha concluso Del Prete.

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More Nick:2020 on Nickelodeon: New Shows, Specials, Events, Movies, Episodes, and More!

Original source: Kidscreen; H/T: Special thanks to RegularCapital WarnerMedia Animation News for the news!

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Atlanta, Georgia – After more than three decades of battling evil and exemplifying teamwork, the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) will appear in an exhibit for children and families to enjoy at Children’s Museum of Atlanta. The four funny “heroes in a half shell” will share life lessons and team-building skills with their crime-fighting tactics in Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Secrets of the Sewer™ opening Jan. 18, 2020 in Atlanta.

In the exhibit, families will be transported to the underground home of the crime-fighting heroes to see what really happens in their secret hideaway. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brothers Leonardo (the tactical, courageous leader in blue), Michelangelo (the free-spirited jokester in orange), Raphael (the aggressive tough guy in red) and Donatello (the scientist and technological genius in purple) invite families to their New York City sewer lair to train together and learn about the Turtles’ comedic, skillful strategies.

“Children and families will be transported when exploring this larger-than-life exhibit,” said Jane Turner, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “Little ones will have the opportunity to learn about the value of team work and togetherness as they discover how each member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles plays a pivotal role in the group’s accomplishments.”


The Turtles are known and respected for their teamwork. As the TMNT’s sensei and adoptive father Splinter often tells them, “Together there is nothing you cannot accomplish.” Through team-building challenges, collaborative games and mind-teasing puzzles, families and friends will learn skills to help them successfully work together. A few examples include:

• Building a “bridge” together and thinking creatively as a team to overcome challenges.

• Pizza Shooter Arcade: Using a ninja-powered pizza shooter, families will work together to load, then pull back and fling pizza disks at arcade style targets in the windows of a NYC apartment block. Successful shots will trigger bells or other sound effects.

• Back Alley Rope Maze: Families will work together to navigate a rope maze without triggering alarms. It takes dexterity, skill, and assistance from other team members to get everyone through the maze by planning ahead.

• Mikey’s Pizza Grabbing Game: Mikey had an awesome idea – what if we combine fun, pizza and lightning-quick ninja speed?? This competitive dexterity-based reaction time game will encourage family team members to go head to head and test their reflexes, as they follow patterned lights and sound effects.

• Sewer Pipe Assembly: A free-form construction activity using sewer pipes (PVC) to build shapes, arches, or tunnels to add to the Lair. Families can create a sewer pipe together and see where it goes.

The Turtles took the comic book world by storm in 1984—and since then Donnie, Raph, Leo and Mikey have brought Turtle Power to cartoons, movies, video games and toys!

Children and families across the nation will have the opportunity to explore Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Secrets of the Sewer™ as it travels to children’s museums and science centers coast to coast.

This exhibit was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and Nickelodeon.


The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis' first-ever interactive exhibit featuring the adorable puppy heroes of Nickelodeon and Spin Master's PAW Patrol is slated to visit the The Children’s Museum of Atlanta during Fall 2022.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences across the arts, sciences and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.


About Children’s Museum of Atlanta:
Children’s Museum of Atlanta is the only educational venue of its kind in Atlanta, presenting educational programs and exhibits designed for young children ages 0-9. The mission of Children's Museum of Atlanta is to change the world by sparking every child's imagination, sense of discovery and learning through the power of play. With six permanent learning zones consisting of bright, creative and hands-on exhibits, the Museum supports inventive play-based exploration and experiential learning focused on the whole child. Core competencies for literacy, math and science are promoted throughout all exhibits and programming in alignment with the state and national Core Performance Standards. Children’s Museum of Atlanta also offers parties, memberships, field trips, summer camp and private events. For more information or to support Children's Museum of Atlanta, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org or call 404.659.KIDS [5437].

Museum Admission: Plan ahead and save! Families can purchase timed tickets online in advance to save money and guarantee entry to the Museum. Babies under 12 months and members are admitted for free. All daily programs are included in price of admission. Group rates and military discounts are available. For more information regarding ticket and membership options, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org.

Museum Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Closed on Wednesdays. Please check the Museum website to confirm hours of operation.

From MDJOnline.com:

The Children's Museum of Atlanta is bringing the Ninja Turtles''Secrets of the Sewer' to town

Basketball great Michael Jordan had a unique perspective on the importance of teamwork.

"Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence wins championships," he said.

That same level of teamwork and its results were a part of the message the comic book characters known as the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" practiced. It’s one of the important reasons this cartoon character brother quartet still captivates children, despite making their debut in 1984. The comic book has spawned multiple movies and TV shows.

Jane Turner, executive director of the Children's Museum of Atlanta, said in a news release that even after more than 35 years of battling evil and exemplifying teamwork, the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will appear in an exhibit for kids and families to enjoy at the museum Jan. 18 through May 10.

The four funny “heroes in a half shell” will share life lessons and team-building skills with their crime-fighting tactics in Nickelodeon’s "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer" exhibition at the downtown museum.

In the exhibit, families will be transported to the turtles’ underground home to see what really happens in their secret hideaway.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brothers Leonardo, the tactical, courageous leader in blue; Michelangelo, the free-spirited jokester in orange: Raphael, the aggressive tough guy in red and Donatello, the scientist and technological genius in purple; will invite families to their New York City sewer lair at the museum to train together and learn about the turtles’ comedic, skillful strategies, Turner said.

“Children and families will be transported when exploring this larger-than-life exhibit,” she said. "Little ones will have the opportunity to learn about the value of teamwork and togetherness as they discover how each member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles plays a pivotal role in the group’s accomplishments.”

The turtles are known and respected for their teamwork. As their adoptive father, Splinter, often tells them, “Together there is nothing your four minds cannot accomplish.” Through team-building challenges, collaborative games and mind-teasing puzzles, families and friends will learn skills to help them successfully work on projects.

Some of those projects designed to teach teamwork include building a bridge together and thinking creatively as a team to overcome challenges, as well as working together to fling pizza disks at arcade-style targets using a ninja-powered pizza shooter.

This exhibit was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and Nickelodeon. Tickets to the exhibition are included with general admission, which costs between $13.95 and $18.95 depending on the day and if bought online. Children under 12 months are admitted free.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org.





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From Fox 5 Atlanta:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles take over Children’s Museum of Atlanta

ATLANTA - Once upon a time, the names Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael immediately brought to mind images of the Italian Renaissance. Then came a comic book called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1984 — and for an entire generation, those four names belonged to a quartet of crime-fighting creatures who live in the sewers of New York.

More than 30 years after they first appeared on comic book stands and captured the imagination of readers around the world, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are moving into the Children’s Museum of Atlanta for a four-month-long adventure. Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer officially opened at the museum this past weekend, and takes kids on a challenge-filled mission through the underground sewers. Those challenges include the Back Alley Rope Maze (here’s a tip — making it through involves teamwork!) and Sewer Pipe Assembly — and, naturally, the Turtles’ favorite food is heavily-represented thanks to the Pizza Shooter Arcade and Pizza Grabbing Game.

Just in case you're not up on your Turtles trivia — the characters made the leap from comics to television in 1987, and currently star in an animated series called “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” on Nickelodeon. Of course, along the way the Turtles have shown up on movie screens, in video games, and on toy store shelves around the world. We're not sure just how many TMNT toys have been produced over the years -- but let's just say the characters probably kept a lot of toy stores in business at the height of their popularity!

Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer continues through May 10th, 2020 — and the exhibit is included with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is located at 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest in Downtown Atlanta, And it’s open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.


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More Nick:PAW Patrol: Adventure Play Helps Save The Day at The World’s Largest Children’s Museum!

Originally published: Friday, December 20, 2019.

H/T: Patch.com; Additional source: Google.

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Below is a round-up of Nickelodeon Africa's programming highlights for February 2020!


More Highlights:
January 2020 on:Nickelodeon Africa | Nicktoons Africa
February 2020 on:Nick Jr. Africa | Nicktoons Africa
This February, Nickelodeon Africa will be airing:

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
NEW EPISODES
Episodes: #246A, #252B, #257A, #261A, #262 | Half carts, 246 & 252 on the same day
Premiering: Weekdays at 15:00 CAT between Monday 10th and Friday 14th February 2020

SpongeBob SquarePants is a cartoon series starring the yellow sea sponge named SpongeBob who lives deep in the ocean in the underwater town called Bikini Bottom. Together with his buddy the pink starfish Patrick, he experiences the craziest adventures.

New episodes: "Plankton's Old Chum", "Dirty Bubble Returns", "Handemonium", "Lighthouse Louie", "A Cabin in the Kelp" and "The Hankering".

RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
NEW EPISODES
Episodes: #125, #126, #201 #203 | Half hours
Premiering: Sundays at 14:00 CAT between Sunday 9th February - Sunday 8th March 2020

Rise up! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back as New York’s heroes in a half shell and this time, they’ve got awesome new powers and are funny as shell! Join the legendary brothers Raph, Leo, Donnie and Mikey as these ninjas in training master new weapons and powers, battle absurd mutants, and discover a Hidden City beneath New York… while always finding time for a slice of their favourite pizza and a whole bunch of LOLz. Cowabunga!

New episodes: "Insane in the Mama Train", "End Game" (season one finale), "Many Unhappy Returns" (season two premiere), "Flushed but Never Forgotten", and "Lair Games".

BEST BESTIES EVER MARATHON
PROGRAMMING MARATHON
Airing: Saturday 29th February 2020 at 12:30 CAT
Repeats: Sunday 1st March at 16:00 CAT

SpongeBob and Patrick have been best friends since they were born. ... Though Patrick has been on bad terms with SpongeBob many times throughout the series, they always come back together as best friends. Don’t miss Best Besties Ever Marathon of SpongeBob & Patrick episodes to celebrate Spongebob’s Best Year Ever!

Nickelodeon Africa is available to watch on DStv Channel 305.

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Originally published: Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Additional source: Encyclopedia SpongeBobia.

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"If it’s done poorly, then I’ll say, ‘I told you so'…"


Despite the fact that Nickelodeon's Victorious ended all the way back in 2013, fans are still trying to fill the show-sized hole in their hearts, and one of its stars, Elizabeth Gillies, feels much the same way. However, that doesn't mean she's eager to see the show, which also starred Victoria Justice and a little-known singer/actor named Ariana Grande, be rebooted for a new generation.

Liz, who currently stars as Fallon Carrington on the CW's Dynasty reboot, stopped by the Zach Sang Show to talk about a potential Victorious reboot or reunion. She wasn't entirely optimistic about the whole thing, but seems open to the idea should the opportunity arise.


"Well, it’s like one of those things where if they used the same kind of sets, and they got the same people to do it, then I’d like it,” she explained. “If they’re getting all new people to do it, and they’re just using that name, and they’re kind of just completely re-branding it, okay. If it’s good, it’s good. That’s all I’m going to say. If it’s done poorly, then I’ll say, ‘I told you so,” and if it’s done well then I’ll be like, ‘Wow, hats off!’”

Liz, who played Jade West on the beloved Nick series, was also asked about revisiting the show with the rest of the cast for "closure," since the show ended rather abruptly seven years ago. “That’s something that I always said I would clear my schedule for," Liz said. "No matter how much work I’m doing, or how inconvenient it would be to get it together, that’s something I feel like is really important, and we all believe that." Like…perhaps…a movie? It doesn't sound out of the realm of possibility, considering our current reboot-happy culture.

“I think that would be amazing. I want to do it, I really want to do it. We all want to do it,” Liz shared. “I can’t see why anyone would say no. Everyone’s down [for a movie], and if they’re not, they suck. If you’re the one person in the cast who’s like, ‘I don’t want to do the thing,’ f–k you.”

That doesn't mean there's drama within the former cast members, though. "Everyone wants to do it," Liz said. "We’re all buddies. We want to do this. The fans deserve this. I don’t know when it’s going to happen, we’re so old. We'll take it whenever though, even if we’re all in wheelchairs,” Liz laughed. “And they should, it was so unresolved. It’s so big now…[it's the] 10-year anniversary, it’s time.”


We know that some of the Victorious cast remains close; Ariana recently went as far as to hold an onstage reunion with Liz and Matt Bennett last November, and they both appeared in Ari's "thank u, next" music video. So while a Victorious reunion or reboot may just be a dream at this point in time, truly anything is possible, and we love knowing that the cast is down to reprise their roles.

The news comes as Netflix named Victorious as one of the most streamed shows on the service in 2019, despite only being re-added to the streamer in November!

Would you like to see a Victorious revival or reboot? Sound off in the comments below!

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Original source: Teen Vogue.

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