Entertainment One (eOne) has announced the exciting news that it has inked a deal with Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) to bring the new preschool show Ricky Zoom to Nick Jr. and Milkshake! in the U.K. & Ireland!
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Ricky Zoom series (season) one is set to premiere on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland on Saturday 5th October 2019, before making its debut on Milkshake!, the preschool programming block of the British commercial public service broadcaster (PSB) Channel 5 in May 2020.
The new eOne property recently made its debut on Nickelodeon in the U.S. on Monday 9th September 2019, and is also slated to be broadcast on Super RTL in Germany, Clan TV in Spain, Gulli in France, RAI in Italy, Youku in China, Discovery Kids in Latin America, Karusel in Russia, Minika Cocuk in Turkey and Spacetoon in the MENA region.
Parents and children alike will have the opportunity to race off into the wheeling world of Ricky Zoom, the brand-new CGI-animated action-adventure series. Hailing from Entertainment One (eOne), the studio behind global phenomenon Peppa Pig and hit shows such as Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom and PJ Masks, the new preschool series follows Ricky, a little red rescue bike, and his loyal Bike Buddies as they zoom around their Wheelford community helping others, trying out new stunts, and learning to stand on their own two wheels. Ricky Zoom season one consists of 26 half-hour episodes.
In the series premiere, “Flat Out Awesome/Ricky’s Rescue Coaching Badge,” Loop gets a flat tire and Ricky and the Bike Buddies must work together to make sure he doesn’t miss the Steel Awesome stunt show. Then, Ricky is eager to get his rescue badge.
Meet the Bike Buddies along for the ride:
Developed by Emmy Award-winning creator Alexander Bar and production house Frog Box, Ricky Zoom highlights the importance of friendship, resourcefulness, community and teamwork. Celebrating differences is one of many zoomtastic themes within the series.
Online at nickjr.co.uk and the Nick Jr. Play app, parents and preschoolers can find out more about Ricky Zoom as well as find exclusive colouring in activities, video clips - including the show's theme song - and games featuring their favourite Ricky Zoom characters. Fans can also like the official Nick Jr. UK & Ireland Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages and sign up to the official Nick Jr. Fan Club for the latest Nick Jr. news, highlights, video clips, competitions and more.
The official Ricky Zoom app, Welcome to Wheelford, is available today for free on iOS and Android platforms. Featuring fun mini-games and interactive playgrounds for kids to zoom into adventure and explore the world of Wheelford, the app allows audiences the ability to engage with the Bike Buddies on and off the screen, in addition to active social channels.
Monica Candiani, eOne’s Executive Vice President (EVP) of International Content Sales for Family and Brands, said: “The U.K. is an integral part of the international rollout of Ricky Zoom. Nick Jr. and Milkshake! have been our partners for 15 years with Peppa Pig and ten years of Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom and have a strong reputation for delivering top-tier programming in this crucial market. These new broadcast partnerships reflect our commitment to reaching audiences on the very best platforms and we’re confident that the show’s themes of vehicles, adventure and teamwork will resonate strongly with British preschoolers.”
eOne will present Ricky Zoom at Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) next month. TOMY is the current global master toy partner for the first wave of products expected to hit retail next year. The series is already off to a big start on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and has been a focal point in Hasbro’s recent acquisition of eOne.
More Nick:Get Set for More Fun with Peppa Pig and Friends with Nick Jr. Peppa this October on Nick Jr. Too UK!
H/T: Toy World Magazine; Source: TVKIDS; Additional sources: ToyNews, The Toy Book.
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Ricky Zoom series (season) one is set to premiere on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland on Saturday 5th October 2019, before making its debut on Milkshake!, the preschool programming block of the British commercial public service broadcaster (PSB) Channel 5 in May 2020.
The new eOne property recently made its debut on Nickelodeon in the U.S. on Monday 9th September 2019, and is also slated to be broadcast on Super RTL in Germany, Clan TV in Spain, Gulli in France, RAI in Italy, Youku in China, Discovery Kids in Latin America, Karusel in Russia, Minika Cocuk in Turkey and Spacetoon in the MENA region.
Parents and children alike will have the opportunity to race off into the wheeling world of Ricky Zoom, the brand-new CGI-animated action-adventure series. Hailing from Entertainment One (eOne), the studio behind global phenomenon Peppa Pig and hit shows such as Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom and PJ Masks, the new preschool series follows Ricky, a little red rescue bike, and his loyal Bike Buddies as they zoom around their Wheelford community helping others, trying out new stunts, and learning to stand on their own two wheels. Ricky Zoom season one consists of 26 half-hour episodes.
In the series premiere, “Flat Out Awesome/Ricky’s Rescue Coaching Badge,” Loop gets a flat tire and Ricky and the Bike Buddies must work together to make sure he doesn’t miss the Steel Awesome stunt show. Then, Ricky is eager to get his rescue badge.
Meet the Bike Buddies along for the ride:
- Ricky Zoom– A little rescue bike that loves to go fast, Ricky is a loyal friend and natural leader of the Bike Buddies.
- Loop Hoopla– An adventurous dirt bike with a happy-go-lucky attitude, Loop loves having fun and trying crazy new stunts.
- Scootio Wizzbang– Scootio is bright, brainy and never afraid to speak her mind. She loves using her technical genius and gadgets to solve problems.
- DJ Rumbler– DJ has a huge heart and would do anything for his friends. He also has a super toolbox and a robotic arm, so there is nothing he cannot build—or knock down.
Developed by Emmy Award-winning creator Alexander Bar and production house Frog Box, Ricky Zoom highlights the importance of friendship, resourcefulness, community and teamwork. Celebrating differences is one of many zoomtastic themes within the series.
Online at nickjr.co.uk and the Nick Jr. Play app, parents and preschoolers can find out more about Ricky Zoom as well as find exclusive colouring in activities, video clips - including the show's theme song - and games featuring their favourite Ricky Zoom characters. Fans can also like the official Nick Jr. UK & Ireland Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages and sign up to the official Nick Jr. Fan Club for the latest Nick Jr. news, highlights, video clips, competitions and more.
The official Ricky Zoom app, Welcome to Wheelford, is available today for free on iOS and Android platforms. Featuring fun mini-games and interactive playgrounds for kids to zoom into adventure and explore the world of Wheelford, the app allows audiences the ability to engage with the Bike Buddies on and off the screen, in addition to active social channels.
Monica Candiani, eOne’s Executive Vice President (EVP) of International Content Sales for Family and Brands, said: “The U.K. is an integral part of the international rollout of Ricky Zoom. Nick Jr. and Milkshake! have been our partners for 15 years with Peppa Pig and ten years of Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom and have a strong reputation for delivering top-tier programming in this crucial market. These new broadcast partnerships reflect our commitment to reaching audiences on the very best platforms and we’re confident that the show’s themes of vehicles, adventure and teamwork will resonate strongly with British preschoolers.”
eOne will present Ricky Zoom at Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) next month. TOMY is the current global master toy partner for the first wave of products expected to hit retail next year. The series is already off to a big start on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and has been a focal point in Hasbro’s recent acquisition of eOne.
More Nick:Get Set for More Fun with Peppa Pig and Friends with Nick Jr. Peppa this October on Nick Jr. Too UK!
H/T: Toy World Magazine; Source: TVKIDS; Additional sources: ToyNews, The Toy Book.
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nick Jr. UK and Nickelodeon Preschool News and Highlights!