Nickelodeon UK Unveils The First "Camp Orange 2012" Team - The "Crazy Einsteins"

To celebrate Nickelodeon UK starting to premiere and show the second series of "Camp Orange UK", "Camp Orange 2012", Nickelodeon's adventure reality show for best friends, this summer on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK as part of "Summer on Nickelodeon 2012", Nickelodeon UK have begun airing a series of "Camp Orange 2012" Nickelodeon Shorts (vignettes) which will be unveiling and giving Nickelodeon UK viewers and "Camp Orange" fans a first look at the children selected to be contestants on the second season of "Camp Orange UK", along with their "Camp Orange" team names.

The first episode of Nickelodeon UK's brand new "You Are Coming With Us To Camp Orange" Nickelodeon UK short series features Nickelodeon UK and Ireland presenters Anna Williamson and Jamie Rickers (Jamie & Anna) taking over a school's assembly to surprise the first two lucky contestants (Tilly & Zoe) of Nickelodeon UK's "Camp Orange 2012", who will be competing in "Camp Orange 2012" with the "Camp Orange" team name the "Crazy Einsteins":

Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Premiere The Brand New "Winx Club" Movie "The Secret Of The Lost Kingdom" On 21st July 2012

According to Nickelodeon UK's brand new "This July, see the Winx Club like you've never seen them before" trailer (below with transcript; which also includes one of Nickelodeon UK's brand new "This Is Nickelodeon" idents) which is currently being aired on Nickelodeon UK, Nickelodeon UK will be premiering the brand new CGI animated "Winx Club" movie "Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom" on Saturday 21st July 2012 (transmission time (TX) to be confirmed by Nick UK). To celebrate Nickelodeon UK showing the brand new "Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom" feature film on Saturday 21st July 2012, Nickelodeon UK will also be unveiling an exclusive "Winx Club" competition to win "Winx Club" toys (and other "Winx Club" merchandise) (which will be supplied by the United Kingdom's largest general-goods retailer, Argos):

This July, see the Winx Club like you've never seen them before, in a brand new movie, to find the family Bloom thought she'd lost.

[Bloom: Tell me, are my parents alive?]

She'll journey to the home she never knew.

[Bloom: I have to save them!]

Plus, watch and win some magical prizes at Nick.co.uk/Winx.

Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom, premieres the 21st July, only on Nickelodeon!

Also available on Nickelodeon HD

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Eire on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK):

Winx Movie: Secret of the Lost Kingdom is on now... check it out!

And:

Did you enjoy the Winx movie?! Check out the new Winx Club dolls. Available at Argos now http://ow.ly/ciIMh [direct link to Nickelodeon "Winx Club" shop on Argos.co.uk] http://ow.ly/i/M2du.

Also:

Second chance to see Winx movie in fifteen minutes!

Nickelodeon's San Diego Comic-Con International 2012 Line-Up Announced; To Include "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "The Legend of Korra", "T.U.F.F. Puppy", And "The Fairly OddParents" Nickelodeon Panels!

As previously reported, Nickelodeon has announced plans to hold exclusive "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "The Legend of Korra", "T.U.F.F. Puppy", and "The Fairly OddParents" panels at this years San Diego Comic-Con International event, San Diego Comic-Con International 2012.

The official San Diego Comic-Con International website, comic-con.org, has now released the full program schedule and line-up for San Diego Comic-Con International 2012, which also features the full details of what each Nickelodeon Comic-Con 2012 panel will feature and who'll be attending each panel.

According to comic-con.org, Nickelodeon will also be unveiling a few exclusives to lucky attendees to San Diego Comic-Con International 2012, including sneak peeks at two of Nickelodeon's upcoming Christmas specials - Nickelodeon's brand new live action "Fairly OddParents" movie "A Fairly Odd Christmas" and Nickelodeon's brand new stop-motion animated "SpongeBob SquarePants" Christmas special "It's A SpongeBob Christmas" - and never-before-seen footage from Nickelodeon's brand new CGI-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series! Attendees will also be able to meet and ask questions to the executives and voice casts of Nickelodeon's animated series', including "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "The Legend of Korra", "T.U.F.F. Puppy", and "The Fairly OddParents".

Below are the full details of each of the panels Nickelodeon will be holding at San Diego Comic-Con International 2012:

Thursday 12th July 2012

11:00-12:00 Nickelodeon: Butt Biting & Magical Mischief!

Meet series creator/executive producer Butch Hartman along with the casts from both The Fairly OddParents and T.U.F.F. Puppy, including Nickelodeon talent Jerry Trainor (iCarly) as Dudley Puppy. This year's panel is totally interactive, with the fans interviewing the cast directly, plus a sneak peek from the Nickelodeon live-action movie A Fairly Odd Christmas, along with a chance to win prizes. On hand: Jerry Trainor (voice of Dudley), Tara Strong (voice of Timmy and Poof), Grey DeLisle (voice of Kitty and Vicky), Daran Norris (voice of Chief, Cosmo and Dad), Matt Taylor (voice of Snaptrap), Susanne Blakeslee (voice of Wanda and Mom), and Carlos Alazraqui (voice of Crocker). Moderated by Dana Cluverius, executive in charge for Nickelodeon. Room 7AB

Tags: Animation | Kids | Television

2:00-3:00 Power Rangers: 20 Years and Beyond

Saban Brands and Shout! Factory officially kick off the 20th anniversary celebration of Power Rangers with a discussion featuring Elie Dekel (president, Saban Brands), Paul Schrier ("Bulk"), and other on-screen talent and members of the creative team. Moderated by Brian Ward (DVD producer of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series), the panel will dive into the origin and evolution of the Power Rangers franchise, including the long-awaited debut of the series on DVD and the show's resurgence on Nickelodeon with Power Rangers Super Samurai and much more! Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Tags: Action/Adventure | Anniversaries | Kids | Television

Friday 13th July 2012

10:15-11:15 Go Green! With the Lean, Mean, Ninja Team - Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Experience Nickelodeon's very first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Comic-Con panel, as executive producer Ciro Nieli (Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go!) sets up the new series and unveils never-before-seen footage. Meet the incredible Ninja cast: Jason Biggs (voice of Leonardo), Sean Astin (voice of Raphael), Greg Cipes (voice of Michelangelo), Rob Paulsen (voice of Donatello), Kevin Michael Richardson (voice of Shredder), Hoon Lee (voice of Splinter), and Mae Whitman (voice of April O'Neil). Hear and see the radical undertaking of this 25-year-old property and some of the creative insights that have taken it to new and reinvigorating heights. Prepare to be shell-shocked! Moderated by Rich Magallanes, senior VP of current series for Nickelodeon. Room 6BCF

Tags: Action/Adventure | Animation | Kids | Television

11:15-12:15 Join the Revolution! Nickelodeon's Legend of Korra

The cast and crew of Legend of Korra offer an in-depth discussion of Nickelodeon's hottest new series. Executive producer and creator team Bryan Konietzko and Mike DiMartino (Avatar: The Last Airbender) are joined by co-executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos (Avatar: The Last Airbender) as they discuss the creative process that brought the first book in the Korra series to life. You'll also get to hear from your favorite characters as talented voice actors Janet Varney (Korra), David Faustino (Mako), P. J. Byrne (Bolin) and Seychelle Gabriel (Asami) will be featured on the panel and renowned voice director Andrea Romano (Avatar: The Last Airbender) will direct the actors in a live performance from the series. And if you're extra nice, Mike and Bryan may even drop a hint or two about Book 2. So don't miss out! Moderated by Rich Magallanes, senior VP of current series for Nickelodeon. Ballroom 20

Tags: Action/Adventure | Animation | Kids | Television

Sunday 15th July 2012

2:15-3:15 It's Christmas in July! Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants

Dust off your knitted sweater, fill your mug with nog and come along for some good ol' fashioned Christmas cheer as panelists take you through a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming SpongeBob stop-motion special. Creative director Vince Waller and screen novelties directors Seamus Walsh and Mark Caballero present a sneak peek at the Christmas special. The panel will also include a sing-along and Q&A with the voice cast, including Tom Kenny (voice of SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (voice of Patrick), and Mr. Lawrence (writer and voice of Plankton). Moderated by Claudia Spinelli, executive in charge for Nickelodeon. Room 6A

Tags: Animation | Humor & Satire | Kids | Television

As well as Nickelodeon's official San Diego Comic-Con International 2012 panels and events, they're are also a other Comic-Con 2012 panels which may be of interest to Nickelodeon fans:

Thursday 12th July 2012

11:00-12:00 Bongo Comics/United Plankton Sneak Peek

Bongo Comics and United Plankton Pictures offer a tantalizing preview of upcoming projects featuring The Simpsons, Futurama, SpongeBob SquarePants, and a few other surprises. Bongo's creative director Nathan Kane, managing editor Terry Delegeane, and art director Jason Ho are joined by intern/fan favorite Louis Lane and Simpsons/Futurama-ologist Bill Morrison for a fun and informative free-for-all. Find out what's in the future for Futurama Comics, what to surmise about Simpsons Comics, and what's next for Bongo in the print world and beyond. Also, Chris Duffy, managing editor of United Plankton Pictures, will dish up some Krabby Patty-infused morsels of what's to come in SpongeBob Comics. Room 9

Tags: Animation | Comics | Humor & Satire | Kids | Television

3:00-4:00 Comics: Digital Color for Comics

Every month your favorite comic books must be colored before going to press, but just how are they colored? Learn about the creative art of comic book coloring as Hi-Fi's Brian Miller (World's Finest) and Kristy Miller (SpongeBob SquarePants) demonstrate the step-by-step transformation of a comic book page from black and white to full color. Learn the basics of flatting, rendering, color holds, and special effects, along with top digital coloring tips. Q&A session. Room 11AB

Tags: Art and Illustration | Comics

Friday 13th July 2012

10:30-11:30 Special Live Exclusive Table Read of Dan Vs.

Making its debut at Comic-Con is The Hub Television Network's animated series Dan Vs., which follows lovable curmudgeon Dan (Curtis Armstrong, Revenge of the Nerds) on a misguided quest for justice that leads him and his pals, Chris (Dave Foley, Kids in the Hall) and Elise (Paget Brewster, Criminal Minds), into misadventures and catastrophes. Join the cast, co-creators Chris Pearson and Dan Mandel, supervising producer/director Brian Sheesley, and moderator Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) for a live table read of a written-exclusively-for-SDCC script and a behind-the-scenes look at the series. Audience Q&A to follow. Room 6A

Tags: Animation | Humor & Satire | Kids | Television

1:00-2:00 Bongo: Mylo Xyloto

Every album begins with the germ of an idea, every song tells a story, and now it is finally revealed that there is a secret narrative behind Coldplay's newest hit album and its enigmatic title Mylo Xyloto. Three years ago, frontman Chris Martin teamed up with Mark Osborne (Kung Fu Panda, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and the upcoming The Little Prince) to develop the epic story that has gone on to inspire such chart-toppers as "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall," "Paradise," and "Princess of China." Join the creative team behind the new comic miniseries Mylo Xyloto -- Alejandro Fuentes, Steve Hamaker, and Dylan Haggerty -- and prepare to experience the sights and sounds of Coldplay in a whole new way. Room 23ABC

Tags: Comics | Music

6:00-7:00 Brickleberry

From creators and executive producers Waco O'Guin and Roger Black, and executive producer and voice actor in the series Daniel Tosh (Tosh.0), this hilarious new series premieres on Comedy Central in September after Tosh.0. Voice cast members David Herman (Office Space), Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), and Jerry Minor (Anchorman) will be on hand for a panel discussion following a screening of the highly anticipated premiere episode. Room 6A

Tags: Animation | Humor & Satire | Television

Sunday 15th July 2012

11:30-12:45 Cartoon Voices II

It's the second of two panels this weekend featuring folks who supply the voices of your favorite animated characters. Moderator Mark Evanier will interrogate them about how they do what they do, ask them how they came to do what they do, and make them demonstrate what they do. Their ranks this time will include Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad, SpongeBob SquarePants), Rob Paulsen (Pinky and the Brain, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Audrey Wasilewski (The Garfield Show, My Life as a Teenage Robot), Jim Ward (The Avengers, The Fairly OddParents), Gregg Berger (The Garfield Show, Transformers), and Misty Lee (The Garfield Show, Spider-Man). Room 6A

Tags: Animation | Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Movies | Television

4:00-5:00 A Cross-Generation Collaboration: The Inside Scoop of a Comic-Con Success Story

In 2009, a nine-year-old San Diego artist and award-winning film critic Perry Chen (Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest) met Oscar-nominated animation legend Bill Plympton (Guard Dog) at Comic-Con and drew a "Hot Dog" next to the one Plympton drew for him from his acclaimed animation series. A year later, Perry was hired to work on an animation short, Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest, about a young Holocaust survivor (actress Ingrid Pitt's story), under the guidance of Plympton. The rest is history. A panel of the creative team, sponsors, and distributor, including Perry Chen (animator), Kevin Sean Michaels (director), Bill Plympton (storyboard and character design), Zhu Shen (producer), Karina Bessoudo (Toon Boom Animation, vice president of marketing and communications), Douglas Little (Wacom, public relations), and Linda Olszewski (Shorts International co-head of worldwide acquisition), share the amazing behind-the-scenes story: how a first-time child animator's film got sponsorship from leading animation companies, went on to premiere at the 2011 Comic-Con and LA Shorts Fest, won multiple film festival awards, was featured in Animation magazine and on 2011 Animation Show of Shows, qualified for an Academy Award, touched many hearts, and secured worldwide distribution by Shorts International, the distributor of Oscar-nominated shorts and other outstanding short films. This lively panel, moderated by Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) will share tips and lessons learned not only about getting started with animation, but also how to identify and secure corporate sponsorships; how get your film produced, marketed, and distributed; and how to select the right film festivals for your film. Room 7AB

Tags: Animation | Art and Illustration | Fandom | Movies

Also, Tweeted (posted) by the official "Power Rangers" website, PowerRangers.com, on their official Twitter profile page (@PowerRangerNews):

Make @Comic_Con 2012 SUPER POWERED with exclusive #PowerRangers Super Samurai action figures from @BandaiAmerica! http://ow.ly/c5IgQ [direct link to Saban's 'Exclusive "Power Rangers Super Samurai" San Diego Comic-Con action figures' on the official "Power Rangers" Facebook page].

Saban's Power Rangers Super Samurai

Limited Edition San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive!

Includes:

All 6 Rangers with metallic paint deco.

Fully Painted accessory.

6 Megazord Cockpit Stands.

Commemorative full packaging.

Only 300 available! While supplies last.

For more info visit: www.bandai.com/convention2012.

TicketProcess.com Announces Tickets Available To Buy For Big Time Rush's Upcoming Second Major North American National Tour "Big Time Summer Tour"

Below is a TicketProcess.com press release via PRWeb:

Big Time Rush Tickets: Tickets For Big Time Rush North American Tour On Sale

Big Time Rush tickets to any and all of the nearly 60 live shows are currently available at TicketProcess.com at lower prices.

Do not miss out on the chance to purchase Big Time Rush tickets and experience this one-of-a-kind group first hand.

(PRWEB)

Big Time Rush is a unique blend of actor/musicians that have steadily risen to International fame after being the subject of a Nickelodeon TV show of the same name. The four-member band will soon embark on a jam-packed tour that begins in a few weeks and ends in late-September. Big Time Rush tickets to any and all of the nearly 60 live shows are currently available at TicketProcess.com.

According to the Nickelodeon website, Big Time Rush's four members were all pursuing amateur hockey careers when they were noticed by a talent scout, quickly molded into a boy band and shipped to Hollywood to achieve worldwide fame and recognition. Along the way and throughout the weekly episodes, the quartet finds out about the trials and tribulations of their journey toward the top of the Billboard charts.

All the while the group has been honing their singing voices and dancing moves, and they are now ready to show them off to the public during a massive North American tour. Do not miss out on the chance to purchase Big Time Rush tickets and experience this one-of-a-kind group first hand. Since the origin of the band is unusual and unprecedented, many expect the live performances to follow suit.

Once the tour gets going, the stops are almost nightly and the opportunity to purchase Big Time Rush concert tickets will quickly dwindle. The group has been nominated for a bevy of awards for both television and music, and they have even won a few. This is a clear indication that the Nickelodeon Network struck gold with four young artists that were prepared and talented enough to perform cross-genre entertainment at a young age.

The tour lands in cities all over America for the first half of its schedule, and the second half is mostly concentrated in the East Coast and Canada. The venues range from small and almost intimate settings to large stadiums that normally host professional sporting events. Since every show is expected to be sold out by the time the four young heartthrobs take the stage, waiting to buy your Big Time Rush tickets will only result in uncertainty and inflated prices.

The tour makes intermittent stops in California over the next few months, but a final swing down the West Coast of Canada and the United States will provide fans in Vancouver, Portland, Reno and Marysville the opportunity to see Big Time Rush in person. If you are ready to pull the trigger on a pair or a handful of tickets, visit TicketProcess.com at your earliest convenience. Other popular 2012 tours include Justin Bieber, One Direction & American Idol Live

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Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Limited Time "Kids Sail Free" Sales Event; Ends 7th July 2012

From Breaking Travel News:

Kids cruise free with Norwegian’s limited time sales event

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its popular Kids Sail Free limited time offer giving children (17 and younger), sailing in third and fourth berths, the opportunity to cruise for free when their parents make a new reservation on select fall sailings to Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada & New England, the Caribbean, Europe or Hawaii by [Saturday] July 7, 2012. In addition, select sailings are also eligible for up to $500 in air credits, Military and AARP discounts.

Families can enjoy the ultimate family vacation this fall to one of Norwegian's exciting cruise destinations. Whether it’s inter-island hopping in Hawaii, with over 100 hours in port, sharing the rich history of Europe on one of Norwegian's many European cruise itineraries, or soaking up the sun in the Caribbean, families can travel with ease knowing they will visit multiple destinations and only have to unpack once. In addition, only Norwegian offers Freestyle Cruising which gives families the flexibility to experience the vacation they've always dreamed of.

Families who embark on a cruise through Hawaii between September 29 and December 15, 2012 will enjoy exploring four spectacular Hawaiian Islands on a seven-day cruise on board Pride of America, sailing round-trip from Honolulu, with fares starting at $1299*, including a scenic sail past the spectacular Na’Pali Coast.

For the ultimate in Europe cruising, Norwegian Jade offers seven-day Greek Isles and Adriatic itineraries from Venice, Italy from September 1 through October 31, 2012, with fares starting at $479* for seven-day Europe cruises. For a longer vacation, families can embark on a Norwegian Spirit 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruise from either Barcelona or Venice from September 7 through October 13, 2012. This incredible itinerary offers the opportunity for parents and their children to experience five different countries. Norwegian Spirit also offers nine-day Canary Islands cruises from Barcelona from November 6 through December 12, 2012.

Guests of all ages will enjoy exclusive Nickelodeon activities and shows as well as the array of on board activities, entertainment and dining options while cruising through Europe on board Norwegian’s newest ship, Norwegian Epic. Families can set sail on seven-day Western Mediterranean itineraries through October 14, 2012 from Barcelona, Spain. Or for those who prefer to sail to sun-drenched destinations, Norwegian Epic will sail seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from Miami beginning November 3, 2012.


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Families who are looking to sink their toes into one of Bermuda’s famous pink sand beaches can set sail on a seven-day cruise to King’s Wharf, Bermuda from New York City on board Norwegian Star from September 9 through October 14, 2012 or on board Norwegian Dawn from Boston on either September 7 or September 14, 2012, with fares starting at $449*.

The entire family will enjoy cruising to tropical destinations on a cruise from New York City to the Bahamas & Florida on board Norwegian Jewel between October 14 and September 16, 2012, with fares starting at $449*, or on Norwegian Gem on a nine-day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean between October 20 and December 13, 2012. Families sailing on Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jewel will also enjoy exclusive Nickelodeon programming.

For a family cruise to the Western Caribbean, guests can sail a seven-day cruise from three different convenient departure ports, starting at $439. Norwegian Pearl sails from Miami between October 21 and November 25, 2012; Norwegian Star from Tampa between October 26 and December 9, 2012; and Norwegian Dawn from New Orleans between November 4 and December 30, 2012.

For a longer Southern Caribbean cruise vacation, families can embark on a 10 or 11-day cruise on board Norwegian Sun from Miami between October 14 and December 16, 2012.

Fall foliage will delight the whole family on one of Norwegian’s Canada & New England Itineraries, with fares starting at $549*. Between September 21 and October 19, 2012, families can sail on a seven-day cruise from Boston on Norwegian Dawn to Quebec or from Quebec to Boston. For a longer Canada & New England experience, Norwegian Gem offers families the chance to cruise for 10-days, round trip from New York City.

Families also have the opportunity to experience Alaska before the Alaska cruise season ends on board Norwegian Pearl or Norwegian Jewel, on a seven-day cruise from Seattle between September 1 and September 16, 2012, starting at $599*.
For a quick family getaway, kids sail free on three and four-day Bahamas cruises on Norwegian Sky from Miami between September 3 and December 28, 2012, with fares starting at $179*.

The line recently enhanced its fleet-wide youth and teen programs, Splash Academy and Entourage. Both Splash Academy and Entourage feature a different theme every day. Whether it’s ocean-related, pirates, space cowboys, jungle fever or circus, every day offers kids a new surprise - tailored to their specific age group - Guppies for ages up to 2; Turtles for ages 3 to 5; Seals for ages 6 to 9; and Dolphins for ages 10 to 12. The enhanced curriculum focuses on team building and assisting in developing children’s interpersonal and confidence-building skills. With activities that are tailored specifically to each age group, the new youth and teen programs focus on creative and unique activities, along with more sporting events, through a partnership with King’s Foundation and Camps. Another highlight of the program is a circus school in partnership with Hilario Productions’ Cirque du Jour, a New York-based company that specializes in teaching children real circus skills. Splash Academy also offers activities for cruisers under three and their parents who can enjoy sensory play classes which include baby art featuring “Wee Can Too” organic art products.


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Boys Action Adventure Series "Monsuno" Takes Over TV TOKYO

Below is a JAKKS Pacific, Inc. press release via MarketWatch:

Boys Action Adventure Series, Monsuno, Takes Over TV TOKYO

MALIBU, Calif., Jul 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pacific Animation Partners, LLC announced today that the Monsuno(TM) boys action original animated television series is set to premiere on TV TOKYO in Japan in October 2012. TV TOKYO is one of the major Tokyo television stations and specializes in anime programming.

"Securing placement on TV TOKYO fulfills the vision for global TV and toy distribution that JAKKS shared with its partners at the outset of the Monsuno program," said Jeremy Padawer, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, JAKKS Pacific. "The meaningful digital and terrestrial placement in over 60 countries, paired with best-in-class toy distribution deals in over 40 international markets, has set the stage for achieving true worldwide success for the Monsuno franchise."

"Dentsu is very excited to announce the launch of Monsuno on TV TOKYO this fall," said Yuma Sakata, President, Dentsu Entertainment USA, Inc. "Having a USA developed series air on one of the top destinations for animation programming is a great accomplishment and a testament to the global appeal of Monsuno."

Targeting 6-11 year old boys, Monsuno (52x30') is an animated action-adventure series where kids discover, command and battle creatures with destructive potential. A race to harness the power of Monsuno ensues between a group of heroic kids and the evil forces focused on destroying the planet. Monsuno will roll out in over 60 countries on Nickelodeon and free-to-air channels this Fall.

The Monsuno(TM) series is co-produced by Pacific Animation Partners LLC, a joint venture between JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Dentsu Entertainment USA, Inc., with FremantleMedia Enterprises and The Topps Company, Inc. JAKKS Pacific is the creator of the underlying Monsuno property and master toymaker for the Monsuno toy line, featuring innovative, kid-controlled action figures, accessories, playsets, collectables, electronics and integrated role play. The Topps Company produces Monsuno trading card games, confectioneries and related products.

ABOUT JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. [...] is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products with a wide range of products that feature popular brands and children's toy licenses. JAKKS' diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, Halloween Costumes, Kids Furniture, Vehicles, Plush, Art Activity Kits, Seasonal Products, Infant/Pre-School, Construction Toys, Ride-On Vehicles, Wagons, Inflatable Environments and Tents, and Pet Toys sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific(R), Creative Designs International(TM), Road Champs(R), Funnoodle(R), JAKKS Pets(TM), Plug It In & Play TV Games(TM), Kids Only!(TM), Tollytots(R), Disguise(R) and Moose Mountain(R). JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Nickelodeon(R), Warner Bros.(R), Ultimate Fighting Championship(R), Hello Kitty(R), Graco(R), Cabbage Patch Kids(R) and Pokemon(R). JAKKS' Monsuno(TM) toy line is based on the new Monsuno(TM) animated television series. www.jakks.com

ABOUT DENTSU ENTERTAINMENT USA, INC.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Dentsu Entertainment USA, Inc. was formed in April 2010 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Dentsu Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange, Code 4324), the world's largest advertising agency brand and a leading producer of Japanese animation, with over 18,000 full-time employees and close to 100 offices worldwide. Dentsu Entertainment USA develops original animation programming and media content for markets worldwide, and manages licensing programs for existing and new properties. Current projects include Chub City(R), a toy based property featuring street-savvy characters and vehicles, currently in development as an animated series, Deltora Quest(R), a 52-episode animated series based on the international top-selling fantasy-adventure book series of the same name already airing in multiple markets worldwide, and Mameshiba(TM), a collection of animated shorts and character licensing program with over $100 million in product sales since 2008.

ABOUT FREMANTLEMEDIA ENTERPRISES & FREMANTLEMEDIA

FremantleMedia is one of the leading creators and producers of entertainment brands in the world. FremantleMedia is part of the RTL Group, Europe's largest television and radio broadcast company, which is in turn 90 percent owned by Bertelsmann AG, one of the world's major media and entertainment companies. FremantleMedia's worldwide production arm is responsible for many of the world's highest rated prime time entertainment, drama, serial drama and factual entertainment programmes. FremantleMedia Enterprises is the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, offering a one-stop-shop for all Licensing, Distribution and Home Entertainment around the world. The FremantleMedia Group (which includes FremantleMedia North America, UFA, FremantleMedia UK, FremantleMedia Australia and Original Productions amongst others) has operations in 22 countries, one of the most comprehensive global networks, creating nearly 10,000 hours of programming a year, rolling out more than 60 formats and managing over 300 individual titles. FremantleMedia has some of the world's most sought after and long running formats in its catalogue, and globally, produces such programmes as: Idols (co-produced with 19 Productions in the US), Hole In The Wall, Got Talent (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), The X Factor (co-produced with Syco in the UK), Take Me Out, Family Feud, The Price is Right, Farmer Wants A Wife, Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten, and Neighbours.

ABOUT THE TOPPS COMPANY, INC.

Founded in 1938, Topps ( www.topps.com ) is a leading creator and marketer of sports and entertainment cards, related collectibles, and popular confectionery brands. Topps products include Major League Baseball, NFL, WWE, UFC, Star Wars, Club Penguin, and other trading cards, sticker album collections, and collectible games. The Company's confectionery portfolio includes "Bazooka" bubble gum, "Ring Pop", "Push Pop", "Baby Bottle Pop" and "Juicy Drop Pop" lollipops. Topps was acquired in October 2007 by Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity group, and Michael Eisner, former CEO of Disney. Headquartered in New York City, Topps also maintains offices in Pennsylvania, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, and Argentina.

This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS Pacific's business based partly on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, changes in demand for JAKKS' products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and difficulties with integrating acquired businesses.

Additional risks that may affect the Company's future performance are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS undertakes no obligation to update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

SOURCE: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
Anne-Marie Feliciano, (310) 455-6245
anne-marief@jakks.net

Also, from Variety:

TV Tokyo takes animated 'Monsuno' series

Jakks, U.S. arm of Dentsu, Fremantle among producers

'Monsuno'

TV Tokyo has picked up broadcast rights to "Monsuno," an original animated series targeting boys, which toymaker Jakks Pacific is producing with the U.S. arm of Japanese ad giant Dentsu and FremantleMedia Enterprises.
Series will bow in October on Tokyo TV, a channel specializing in anime programming.

Nickelodeon has already agreed to air the series in the U.S. and in over 60 countries this fall.

"Securing placement on TV Tokyo fulfills the vision for global TV and toy distribution that Jakks shared with its partners at the outset of the 'Monsuno' program," said Jeremy Padawer, exec VP, marketing and business development, Jakks Pacific.

Producers plan to make 52 episodes of "Monsuno," aimed at boys 6-11, as an action adventure where kids are imbued with the power to command and battle creatures with amazing destructive potential. Jakks Pacific will produce action figures, gadgets and collectibles around the show.

"Monsuno" is co-produced by Pacific Animation Partners, a joint venture of Jakks Pacific, Dentsu Entertainment USA (whose Tokyo-based animation subsid Dentsu Tec oversees the toon work), FME and trading card maker Topps. FME is handling worldwide distribution.

Jakks Pacific is treating the property as an inhouse entertainment franchise it can launch across various platforms to promote the toy line, similar to how Hasbro has recently grown "Transformers" or Saban is rebooting "Power Rangers."

"Having a USA-developed series air on one of the top destinations for animation programming is a great accomplishment and a testament to the global appeal of Monsuno," said Yuma Sakata, president of Dentsu Entertainment USA.

Televisa Announces Plans To Set Up LA Hub

From C21Media:

Televisa sets up LA hub

Mexican broadcast and production giant Televisa is set to open a Los Angeles production hub to bring Latin American telenovelas into the US, according to a report.

Televisa USA will launch this week as Televisa's largest move yet into the English-language market, the Financial Times reported yesterday.

The broadcaster is one of the world’s leading Spanish-language producers with global format hits such as Ugly Betty, which has been remade in territories such as the US and China.

Paul Presburger will lead Televisa USA while continuing as CEO of Televisa-Lionsgate joint venture Pantelion Films. Former HBO VP of drama series Michael Garcia (Six Feet Under, The Wire) will be chief creative officer.

The prodco will have “multiple broadcast network deals” from the outset, including the Lionsgate JV to create content for the US market; and will seek to adapt its popular Latin novelas into English-language titles.

Among these is Devious Maids, the ABC Studios-coproduced drama from Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry that was recently picked up by cablenet Lifetime. It is also onboard Hollywood Heights, Nickelodeon's remake of Televisa format Alcanzar una Estrella.

Televisa secured a US$1.2bn agreement with US Hispanic network Univision 19 months ago, giving Televisa a 5% equity stake in the firm and extending their production and distribution agreement until 2025.

However, Televisa USA is separate to this, according to Televisa executives cited by the FT report.

In May, Televisa partnered with Spanish producer Globomedia to create a JV prodco targeting the Spanish market. This was born out of Televisa's investment in Imagina Media Audiovisual.

Televisa couldn’t be reached for comment this morning due to time differences.

Jesse Whittock
02-07-2012
©C21Media

GENRES: Drama, Format

SHOWS: Alcanzar Una Estrella, Devious Maids, Hollywood Heights

PEOPLE: Michael Garcia, Paul Presburger

COMPANIES: ABC Studios, HBO, Imagina Media Audiovisual, Lionsgate, Pantelion Films, Televisa, Televisa USA, Univision

SECTIONS: C21Drama, Formats Lab

COUNTRIES: Mexico, Spain, US

British Multichannel Broadcasters Spend Nearly £29m On British Animation And Children's Production In 2011

From Broadcast:

Kids production spend up 60% in multichannel

Multichannel broadcasters spent nearly £29m on British animation and children’s production last year - a rise of 60% on 2010.

Research by consultancy Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates, commissioned by the Commercial Broadcasters' Association (Coba), suggests investment by multichannels in original kids programmes rose to £25.5m in 2011, up from £14.9m in 2010.

When including secondary rights, this figure climbs to £28.6m – the highest ever spent by commercial broadcasters in the UK.

Coba members, such as Turner Broadcasting System and the Walt Disney Company, have ordered several series from UK indies.

Lime Pictures' House of Anubis and Blue-Zoo’s Olive the Ostrich for Nickelodeon, and Sassy Films' Goalmouth or Maverick's Get The Look for Disney, are among some of the key properties to have been broadcast in recent months.

Executive director of Coba Adam Minns said: “This investment comes despite tough economic conditions and is all the more timely given that children’s and animation production face well documented pressures.

“We believe the introduction of a tax credit for animation production will help underpin further growth.”