"House Of Anubis" Star Alex Sawyer (Alfie Lewis) Teases "House of Anubis Season Three" Storyline Information

Nickelodeon Star and "House of Anubis" actor Alex Sawyer, who portrays the character 'Alfred "Alfie" Lewis' in Nickelodeon's hit mystery series "House of Anubis", has revealed some information about the plot of the third season of Nickelodeon's hit mystery series "House of Anubis" ("House of Anubis Season Three") in a Tweet (post) on his official Twitter profile page (@AJSawyer):

To fans: I've heard the storyline for season 3. It is beautiful. You are not and will not ever be ready for what we're making. Sibuna x RT - 3.59pm Monday 16th July 2012.

Nickelodeon UK announced on their official Nickelodeon blog on Monday 16th July 2012 that the third season (series) of the popular Nickelodeon show "House of Anubis" would be going into the production stages later his month (July 2012) in Liverpool, UK.

"House Of Anubis" Star Bobby Lockwood (Mick Campbell) Announces That He Won't Be Returning For 'House Of Anubis Season Three'

Nickelodeon Star and "House of Anubis" actor Bobby Lockwood, who played the HoA character 'Mick Campbell' in the first two seasons of Nickelodeon's popular mystery series "House Of Anubis", has announced and confirmed in a Tweet (post) on his official Twitter profile page (@bllockwood) on Monday 16th July 2012, that he won't be returning to be in the cast of season three of "House of Anubis". Bobby Lockwood also announced in the same Tweet that he will be starring in a brand new CBBC drama show called "Wolfblood":

I am sorry to say that I won't be returning to Anubis! But I do have a new show coming out this autumn, Wolfblood on CBBC! So so excited! X - 2.32pm Monday 16th July 2012

Below is more information about "House of Anubis" star Bobby Lockwood's brand new CBBC drama series, from the official BBC Media Centre website, BBC.co.uk/mediacentre:

CBBC heads to the North East of England for new TV drama series, Wolfblood

Category: CBBC

CBBC has today announced an exciting new children's fantasy drama series, which will be filmed on location in the North East of England in the coming months.

"CBBC has always had a strong record of producing acclaimed children’s dramas and with such a strong team working on this show, I can’t wait to see the end result." - Damian Kavanagh, Controller, CBBC

The brand new programme, Wolfblood, which will be filmed in and around Rowlands Gill in Tyne and Wear, will be a series of 13 half-hour episodes and will air later this year.

The show tells the story of Maddy Smith, who seems like an ordinary girl – but things are not what they seem. After all, when you can hear ultrasound, pick out a scent from a mile away or see in the dark, it can be hard to act "ordinary". She's faster and stronger than she appears, her senses are razor-sharp – and every full moon she has to lock her parents in the cellar. The truth is Maddy hides a secret even her closest friends don’t know about. Look into her eyes, but don't get too close... because Maddy is a wolfblood.

Wolfbloods have lived amongst us for centuries, disguising their abilities and blending in. When new boy Rhydian turns up at school her world gets a lot more complicated. If you think being a teenager is hard enough, try being a wolfblood teenager!

Gina Cronk, Executive Producer of Wolfblood, said: “We were looking for a rural location to film the series. The Charles Thorp comprehensive school, Hookergate Campus at Rowlands Gill is perfect. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and near the extraordinary village of Blanchlands. We knew it would work brilliantly on screen.

“We’ve filmed in the North East many times, including most recently for the Tracy Beaker Returns series, and it’s great to be back – we’re looking forward to getting started!”

Damian Kavanagh, Controller, CBBC, commissioned the programme. He said: “We’re always looking for programmes which bring something new to the channel for our audience to enjoy, and Wolfblood is a really exciting concept and one I believe will capture the imagination of our viewers. CBBC has always had a strong record of producing acclaimed children’s dramas and with such a strong team working on this show, I can’t wait to see the end result.”

The programme will be executive produced by Gina Cronk and produced by Foz Allan. The line producer is Alan Fairholm.

Wolfblood was created by Debbie Moon and is a co-production between CBBC and ZDF/ZDFE.

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Nickelodeon UK announced on their official Nickelodeon blog on Monday 16th July 2012 that the third season (series) of the popular Nickelodeon show "House of Anubis" would be going into the production stages later his month (July 2012) in Liverpool, UK.

Nickelodeon And Paramount Home Entertainment Release Brand New "Go Diego Go: Rainforest Fiesta" DVD In The UK

According to the Nick Jr. UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickJrUK), Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products UK and Paramount Home Entertainment released a brand new "Go, Diego, Go!" DVD in the UK (Region 2/PAL format) on Monday 16th July 2012 called "Go Diego Go: Rainforest Fiesta":

Explore with Diego and his Rainforest Fiesta with his all new DVD. Out now at the Nickelodeon store on Amazon! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Go-Diego-Rainforest-Fiesta-DVD/dp/B007Q1GJRY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342540034&sr=8-1.

Nickelodeon's "Go, Diego, Go!: Rainforest Fiesta" DVD features four episodes from Nickelodeon's popular animated original preschool series "Go, Diego, Go!" - "Diego and Porcupine Save the Piñata", "Macky the Macaroni Penguin", "A New Flamingo Mami", "Linda the llama Saves Carnaval" - plus one bonus episode of the popular Nick Jr. series "The Wonder Pets!"

Below are the product details for Nick Junior's brand new "Go Diego Go: Rainforest Fiesta" DVD from the "Go, Diego, Go!" DVD's product page on the online Nickelodeon Store on Amazon.co.uk, where you can also order the "Go Diego Go: Rainforest Fiesta" DVD for £3.99 (and can be delivered free in the UK with Super Saver Delivery):

Go Diego Go: Rainforest Fiesta [DVD]

Rated: Universal, suitable for all | Format: DVD

Product details
Format: PAL
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: U
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 16 July 2012
ASIN: B007Q1GJRY

Product Description

Four fantastic adventures to enjoy:

Diego and Porcupine Save the Piñata

When the Bobo Brothers tie balloons to Porcupine's birthday piñata and it floats away, Diego needs your help to save it.

Macky the Macaroni Penguin

Macky the Macaroni Penguin just hatched from her egg, but she needs Diego's help to get back to her Mami and Papi on Penguin Island.

A New Flamingo Mami

Diego needs you on a mountain rescue to help Mami Flamingo make it back to Flamingo Lake in time to see her baby hatch--and to save the rising lake water too.

Linda the llama Saves Carnaval

Linda the Llama is bringing goodies and musical instruments to Carnaval but, when she gets stuck in mud along the way, she'll need help from you and Diego to save Carnaval.

You can also purchase Nickelodeon's brand new "Go Diego Go!: Rainforest Fiesta" DVD here on Play.com for £3.99, who also has a free delivery option. According to Play.com, the duration [run time] for Nickelodeon's brand new "Go, Diego, Go!: Rainforest Fiesta" DVD is approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Nickelodeon USA Picks Up The Broadcast Rights To The First Season Of "Splatalot", Distribution360's Canadian Children's Obstacle Course Reality Show; To Premiere On Nick USA On Tuesday 17th July 2012

From Kidscreen:

Distribution360 sells Splatalot to Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon US has picked up the first season of the Canadian obstacle course reality series Splatalot as part of a deal with international distributor Distribution360.

The series from marblemedia, which airs on YTV and Teletoon French in Canada, will debut on the US channel today with back-to-back episodes airing in primetime.

The first season of Splatalot, comprising 26 half-hours, features kids attempting to make their way along an extreme obstacle course by avoiding spills into the water.

The series was originally commissioned as an international co-production by YTV, the BBC and Australia's ABC.

Splatalot is now seen in over 100 countries worldwide.

From Playback online.

Tags: Distribution360, marblemedia, Nickelodeon, Splatalot

Also, from C21Media:

Nick gets physical with gameshow

US children's cable channel Nickelodeon has acquired a Canadian medieval-themed physical gameshow. Nickelodeon has acquired Splatalot! (26x30'), which was created by Marblemedia as an English-language series for Canadian net YTV. In May, Dutch pubcaster Tros picked up rights to the format.

In the UK, the British version of "Splatalot", which is shown on the BBC's CBBC Channel, is presented and hosted by the television presenters Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood (also known as 'Dick and Dom').

Also, from The Cairns Post:

The accidental dancer

James Elmer has a life that must be the envy of his generation but it hasn't come without hard work.

The 20 year old from Cairns is lighting up TV screens from Australia to Canada but in school he certainly didn’t think he was going to do well.

“I was intellectual at school but not tenacious,” James says, tired from an early morning flight from Melbourne
and meetings with Cairns Central, for whom he is emceeing the Face of Cairns Central competition.

“I was taken into the office (at Smithfield High) and told I wasn’t doing enough OP subjects,” he says. “To stay in, I had to do either Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies or dance.”

James chose dance because there was a girl in the dance class he thought was cute, and that’s where his story truly began.

“About three weeks into the class, I had forgotten about the girl but dance was my life,” he says. “It was the sheer excitement.”

James’ passion was street dance and though he’d never had formal training before, he took to it like Michael Jackson to his moonwalk.

He entered an eisteddfod which, for the first time, had a hip-hop category and won $200.

That was a turning point for the aspiring dancer.

“It’s one thing thinking you can dance and your mum thinking you can,” James says. “But it’s quite another when professionals say you can dance.”

For all the high of his win, James says he encountered the first sparks of jealousy from dancers who had trained in jazz and ballet, and didn’t think he deserved the award.

“It happens to this day,” he explains. “It happened when I got into The Ministry of Dance in Melbourne and then I got a job at the ABC. Jealousy can turn to dislike.”

James says his troubles come from his “cocky nature”, something he hasn’t acquired but with which he was born.

“I was cocky when I was skating at Cairns Skate Park,” he says. “I was cocky sitting on the bench at rugby.

“I was born cocky and funny but it can be misleading, because really I work very hard.”

Straight after his eisteddfod win, James was picked up by the 365 Crew, a hip-hop dance troupe in Cairns.

His strength seems to be that he never allowed himself to be pigeonholed, and he likes to push his boundaries.

It didn’t stop him leaping further into the unknown, joining a production of CATS with Cairns Choral Society, which earned him a prize for being the most cat-like.

“It was the furthest thing from what I was doing,” James says. “There I was wearing my hat on backwards and then I thought, let’s do it.”

He was part of a comedy trio in school that reached the regional finals of Class Clowns (part of the Melbourne Comedy Festival) before auditioning for So You Think You Can Dance, which yielded him his biggest break.

He reached the top 40 but the true blessing was meeting his now mentor, one of the judges of the show, Jason Coleman, who invited him to audition for his school, The Ministry of Dance, the largest dance company in the southern hemisphere.

James succeeded and made the move to Melbourne, where he has now lived for three years.

“My parents never had much money but my aunt in Melbourne loaned me $10,000 for my tuition for the first year and I stayed with her,” James says.

James learned tap, jazz, and ballet, which he loved the most because of the discipline and the challenge.

“I had planned to go for two or three years but by my third term I did an audition for a big TV show called Splatalot and they flew me to Canada,” James says. “It went to air to the BBC, YTV and ABC3 here.

“Now the second series has been shown in 100 countries.”

The show has a similar format to Wipeout but children rather than adults are put through an assault course, with characters like James, who plays defender Kookaburra, hired to taunt them and drive them off course.

The program was picked up by both Disney and Nickelodeon and now has an audience of 1.7 million.

The good feedback James received from his Splatalot gigs led to an invitation to audition for children's channel ABC 3 to present for their program Studio 3.

“My biggest thing so far was interviewing Kermit the Frog,” James says. “I said I wanted to high-five him as he was coming into the studio and I could hear his voice saying ‘yes’.

“Jason Segel was there too but I couldn't care less because this was Kermit the Frog!”

He turns just 21 in October but James has already achieved many of his life goals.

“Every single day I sing, dance, act, or interview dinosaurs. All my dreams have come true,” he says.

Last year he reached the top 10 in Australia's Got Talent as part of the dancing duo Team Rocket.

There are some dreams, however, still to be realised by this young entertainer. Newly signed up to Groove Pill Records, he is embarking on a singing career.

“Of all the things I do, singing gives me the most joy,” James says. “When you are creating music, it is huge.

“For my EP, the concept is day and night. The first three tracks are (UK folk and grime artist) Ed Sheeran-inspired, songs that you might like to drive to during the day, while the last three are more night-time.”

Back home for work with Cairns Central, James says Cairns was a good launching pad for his career and he wants to inspire others to follow their dreams.

“Here was a good start as it gave me the confidence,” he says. “If I can get on a podium here, I can get on a podium in Melbourne, or London, or LA.”

Saban Brands' "Power Rangers" Themed Avatars Now Available on Xbox LIVE

Below is a Saban Brands press release from PRNewswire:

Saban Brands' Power Rangers Avatars Now Available on Xbox LIVE

Xbox 360® fans can now create avatars in the likeness of their favorite Power Rangers

LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Rangers fans on the Xbox 360® can now deck out their avatars just like their favorite Rangers. Saban Brands' Power Rangers has partnered with Microsoft to feature a series of new Power Rangers avatars, now available and for sale in the Xbox LIVE store.

(Download Press Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120717/LA41565)"We're pleased to be partnering with Microsoft to feature a series of Power Rangers avatars and accessories," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "Fans will be thrilled to have the opportunity to create Power Rangers avatars for their home system."

Six Samurai suits and six Samurai helmets are now available for purchase on Xbox LIVE. Additional clothing items including the Deker outfit, Pink Ranger Tee and Red Ranger Tee, as well as props such as the Spin Sword and Megazord, will be available in fall 2012.

About Saban's Power Rangers Super Samurai
Power Rangers Super Samurai is the all-new, half-hour series that features a new cast of Rangers and never-before-seen villains, as well as high-octane action, martial arts and advanced special effects. New episodes premiere Saturdays at noon (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Currently in its 19th season, Power Rangers Super Samurai is helmed by Haim Saban, who created and produced the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series in 1993. Following its introduction, Power Rangers quickly became the most-watched children's television program in the United States. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork, responsibility and helping others by following the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who "morphed" into superheroes, the series was seen in more than 60 countries, translated into numerous languages, and was a mainstay in the most prominent international children's programming blocks. Power Rangers LLC, which licenses and merchandises the Power Rangers brand, is an affiliate of Saban Brands. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.

Saban Brands' Power Rangers Megaforce
Saban Brands will launch the newest version of Power Rangers, the number-one kids action series on television, with Power Rangers Megaforce. The new series, which premieres in 2013, will deliver mega action, humor, excitement, and entertainment, in addition to the core themes of friendship, teamwork, fitness, and helping others. Power Rangers Megaforce will air as Saban Brands celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise. The series will be helmed by Haim Saban, who created and produced the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series in 1993. Following its introduction, Power Rangers quickly became the most-watched children's television program in the United States. The series followed the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who "morphed" into superheroes. It was seen in more than 60 countries, translated into numerous languages, and was a mainstay in the most prominent international children's programming blocks. Power Rangers LLC, which licenses and merchandises the Power Rangers brand, is an affiliate of Saban Brands. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.

About Saban Brands
Formed in 2010 as a subsidiary of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company's experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands. SB applies a strategic transmedia management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages. The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions. SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in media, content creation, branding, licensing, marketing and finance. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com

Saban Brands Contact:
Kelsey Lynch
Burson-Marsteller
310-309-6671
kelsey.lynch@bm.com

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Viacom Media Networks Names Ross Cohen Senior Vice President, Digital Inventory Strategy

Below is a Viacom, Inc. Press Release via PRNewswire:

Viacom Media Networks Names Ross Cohen Senior Vice President, Digital Inventory Strategy

Download image of Viacom LogoNEW YORK, July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today named Ross Cohen to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Digital Inventory Strategy, for Viacom Media Networks. In his role, Cohen will oversee strategy and processes for the company's Data Management Platform (DMP) and inventory systems for online and mobile platforms of its Media Networks, including MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Nickelodeon, COMEDY CENTRAL, SPIKE and TV Land. He will report to Rich Eigendorff, Chief Operating Officer, Viacom Media Networks.

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"Ross's expertise in Digital Ad Inventory Management strategies and processes, combined with his deep technical knowledge, will be critical as we shift further toward data-driven audience targeting across all of our digital properties," said Eigendorff. "With Ross aboard, we'll be even better positioned to connect our clients with specific audiences across every screen we program – television, online video, premium display, mobile, email – in a way never before possible."

Cohen will have ultimate responsibility for inventory strategy and management in support of Viacom Media Networks' Digital Ad Sales, including strategic partnerships; and will oversee the Digital Delivery and Operations teams. Cohen will also manage the strategy and advertising offerings linked to Viacom Media Networks' Data Management Platform, as its brands continue to build their data-based audience targeting capabilities across platforms.

Cohen joins VMN from Worldnow, a leading online technology and advertising solutions company, where he served as Vice President, Business Development & Revenue Operations. In his role, he oversaw yield management strategy for premium and unsold inventory on the WN Network. Cohen joined WN in 2007 after co-founding and selling a multinational software company that provided communications and marketing solutions. Previously, he led marketing services and strategic sourcing for Bertelsmann Music Group. Prior to BMG, he managed national broadcast ad spending at TN Media. Cohen holds a B.A. in English from the University of Georgia.

About Viacom

Viacom is home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms in over 160 countries and territories. With media networks reaching approximately 700 million global subscribers, Viacom's leading brands include MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, BET, CENTRIC, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick at Nite, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV Land, SPIKE, Tr3s, Paramount Channel and VIVA. Paramount Pictures, celebrating its 100th year in 2012 and creator of many of the most beloved motion pictures, continues today as a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Viacom operates a large portfolio of branded digital media experiences, including many of the world's most popular properties for entertainment, community and casual online gaming.

For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom.

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Award-Winning Post-Production House Launches New On-Air Promotions and Trailers Division; Hire's Nickelodeon Designer Robert Mape

Below is a 'Company 3' Press Release via PRNewswire:

Company 3® Launches New On-Air Promotions and Trailers Division

Robert Mape Joins as Creative Director/Senior Editor; Steve Beal as Senior Editor/VP Promotions and Trailers

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning post house Company 3, a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., announced today the opening of a new division that provides promotions, trailers, titles, animation and effects design work for television networks. The division will house some of the finest creative and technical talent in the industry within interconnected New York and Los Angeles facilities, and will utilize Deluxe's extensive networked infrastructure.

Company 3 On-Air Promotions and Trailers is already working with CBS and Mark Burnett on an elaborate trailer project to highlight the upcoming season of the extremely popular Survivor.

"With the incredible team we're assembling and the resources we have in place, we can offer the highest level of artistic quality and technical efficiency for all types of promotional campaigns," says Stefan Sonnenfeld, President and Founder of Company 3.
The new division boasts a design group with extensive expertise in branding and rebranding, show titles and packages including experts in editorial, mixing and sound design for stand-out story telling.

Among the first to join the team are Robert Mape, who spent the past four years as Senior Editor of the Television Division at Trailer Park, Hollywood; and Steve Beal, who headed New York-based shop, Bionic. In addition, a number of key Bionic personnel have signed on to round out the division's creative, technical and support staff.

One of the most sought-after editors in the field, Mape has overseen major launches for Nickelodeon and identity packages for the Kids Choice Awards, and countless others. "I'm very excited to be involved with this new offering at Company 3," Mape declares. "I can now collaborate with clients on either coast or anywhere in-between through virtual sessions. I'm now truly working in an office without walls--and that's an excellent benefit for me and for our clients."

The highly-respected veteran producer/editor Beal has been responsible for a tremendous number of extremely creative and successful design and promotional campaigns for Nickelodeon, MTV, the USA Network, A&E and many more. "We are all energized and inspired," he enthuses. "This division will offer clients the highest level of creative output and efficiency ever available in this realm."

"We're very excited about this new offering," Sonnenfeld concludes. "It's a great complement to our existing offering, including the promo services our group provides at RIOT in Atlanta."

About Company 3
Company 3 is a group of post production facilities for features, commercials and music videos. Known for our creative color artistry, pioneering technology and global reach, Company 3 is trusted to deliver a quality product every time.
Company 3's incredible talent roster includes John Bonta, Sean Coleman, Siggy Ferstl, Billy Gabor, Adam Glasman, Dave Hussey, Tim Masick, Stephen Nakamura, Mike Pethel, Rob Pizzey, Tom Poole, Rob Sciarratta and Stefan Sonnenfeld. Recent commercial projects include campaigns for Apple, Audi, BMW, Heineken, Nike and others. Recent feature film credits include Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Drive, and Prometheus.

About Deluxe Creative Services Group
Deluxe Creative Services Group includes a close-knit group of facilities overseen by Stefan Sonnenfeld that includes Company 3, Beast, Deluxe New York, EFILM®, Method Studios, RIOT and Rushes, and leverages a comprehensive suite of end-to-end services, access to world-class artists, technical expertise and a tight infrastructure with global connectivity. The Creative Services facilities are wholly owned by Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., (www.bydeluxe.com), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.

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Internet Sensation Lucas Cruikshank AKA "Fred" Faces Life In The Worst Summer Camp Ever In The Brand New Nickelodeon Original TV Movie "Fred 3: Camp Fred", Premiering On Nickelodeon USA Saturday 28th July At 8pm (ET/PT)

Below is a Nickelodeon Press Release from Nickelodeon USA's "Nickelodeon Kids And Family" press website, NickPress.com:

INTERNET SENSATION LUCAS CRUIKSHANK AKA "FRED" FACES LIFE IN THE WORST SUMMER CAMP EVER IN THE NEW NICKELODEON ORIGINAL TV MOVIE COMEDY, FRED 3: CAMP FRED, PREMIERING SAT., JULY 28, AT 8 P.M. (ET/PT)

Tom Arnold, WWE Superstar John Cena, Desperate Housewives' Charlie Carver, Victorious' Daniella Monet, Supah Ninjas' Carlos Knight and As the World Turns' Jake Weary Also Star in Third Installment of Hit Franchise

Los Angeles, Calif., - July 12, 2012 - School's out for the summer and the fast-talking, hyper teenager "Fred Figglehorn" is headed to camp in the brand-new TV movie starring internet sensation Lucas Cruikshank, Fred 3: Camp Fred, premiering Sat., July 28, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA.

Based on one of the most popular internet characters of all time, the third installment of the hit TV movie franchise also features Tom Arnold as Floyd the camp director, WWE Superstar John Cena as Fred's imaginary dad, Charlie Carver (Desperate Housewives) as Hugh Thompson the resident jock, Daniella Monet (Victorious) as Fred's sassy best friend Bertha, Jake Weary (As the World Turns) and Carlos Knight (Supah Ninjas) as Fred's rivals.

In Fred 3: Camp Fred, Fred's mom (Siobhan Fallon Hogan) enrolls him in the world's worst summer camp - the dilapidated Camp Iwannapeepee. Fred is miserable until he meets a motley group of campers who teach him what camp is really about – making new friends. Together, Fred and his new friends, "Magoo" (Joey Bragg), "Dig" (Adrian Kali Turner, Bad Teacher, The Walking Dead), "Spoon" (Leah Lewis), and "Chatter" (Matthew Scott Miller), are determined to muster up the strength and confidence to beat their rivals at the nearby posh Camp Superior in the annual Summer Camp Games.

Fred 3: Camp Fred is executive produced by Brian Robbins of Varsity Pictures, Michael Green, Gary Binkow and Evan Weiss of The Collective, and Lucas Cruikshank. The movie is written by Drew Hancock (Supah Ninjas, FRED: THE SHOW) and directed by Jonathan Judge (FRED: THE SHOW, Big Time Rush).

Fred 3: Camp Fred will be supported by the new site at www.nick.com/fred and will serve as a first-look location for fans to get information and fun facts about the movie and view exclusive footage for Fred and his world. New content will be added to the site regularly leading up to the movie premiere and over the next several weeks, the site will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, an interactive map of Camp Iwannapeepee, letters from Fred, quizzes, teaser clips, games, photo galleries and more.

Camp Fred marks the third TV movie, following previous hits Fred: The Movie and Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred. Nickelodeon recently green-lit Marvin, Marvin, a new original half-hour comedy series starring Cruikshank, which follows the exploits of Marvin, an alien teen who is trying to fit into life on earth while living with his human family. In 2008, the Nebraska teenager created the popular 'Fred' character in a series of YouTube videos which have been viewed more than 900 million times. The latest digital iteration of the character features a new animated series on the FRED YouTube channel titled "IT'S FRED." In 2010, Cruikshank was named one of "10 Comics to Watch" by Daily Variety and was listed among the 50 Top Digital Power Players by The Hollywood Reporter.

Producer Brian Robbins, founder and president of Varsity Pictures, is one of entertainment’s most prolific producers. In features, Robbins has directed and/or produced films such as Disney's Wild Hogs, Dreamworks' Norbit, Paramount's Coach Carter, Disney’s The Shaggy Dog, Sony's Radio and Paramount’s Varsity Blues. Robbins is currently in post production on his next feature The To-Do-List for CBS Films. Robbins is also responsible for numerous popular and critical television hits, including the long-running CW series Smallville and One Tree Hill, Disney Channel's series Sonny With A Chance and Spike TV's original scripted comedy, Blue Mountain State. Robbins was also the producing force behind series such as Nickelodeon's All That, WB's What I Like About You and HBO's Arli$$.

The Collective is a leading entertainment management, production and distribution company. The Collective's mission is to unlock the value of the direct relationship between artists and their fans by identifying, developing building and maximizing opportunities for creative talent across a multitude of media platforms. Clients include Linkin Park, Counting Crows, Enrique Iglesias, Slash, Alanis Morissette, Godsmack, Martin Lawrence, Emile Hirsch, Eliza Dushku, Eddie Izzard, Lucas Cruikshank
and Dane Boedigheimer, creator of internet sensation "The Annoying Orange." The Collective, through it's Collective Digtial Studio division, has most recently produced the hit television series "The High Frutose Adventures of Annoying Orange" airing on Cartoon Network, and the blockbuster feature length original web series "Video Game High School," from FreddieW creators Freddie Wong, Brandon Laatsch
andRocketJump.com co-founder/producer Matt Arnold. Based in Beverly Hills, The Collective employs a staff of more than seventy employees.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 33rd 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 17 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Nickelodeon And Viacom Consumer Products UK Unveils Comprehensive Partner Line-Up For Nickelodeon's Brand Brand New CGI-Animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Series; To Release "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Merchandise In The UK From December 2012!

From Licensing.biz:

Nickelodeon takes the wraps off Turtle plans

Over 30 UK licensees now on board for new-look Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products has revealed a comprehensive partner line-up for the reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Over 30 UK licensees have been signed up, marking the largest number of UK agreements attached to a Nickelodeon property before a series premiere.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is due to air on Nickelodeon this October, while the first products to launch will be action figures from Flair (on behalf of Playmates Toys) in December.

Also in the toy category, Worlds Apart will develop a bedroom and outdoor play range, while Sambro will be launching wheeled goods, games and arts and crafts.

TV Mania, Cooneen Misirli and William Lamb are on board in the apparel sector, while VMC and Zeon will handle accessories.

Character World is joined by Vogue International in the homewares category, while Egmont has been added to the publishing arena, joining Parragon.

Also on board are Hallmark, Amscan, Copywrite Designs, BIP, Kinnerton and Lightbody.

"The reaction from licensee and retail partners to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is unlike anything that we have ever seen before, and being able to announce a roster of agreements such as this is just phenomenal," said Mark Kingston, VP consumer products UK, Australia, Russia, Israel & CEE, Retail Sales & Trade Marketing Europe.

Tags: character world, cooneen, flair leisure, nickelodeon & viacom consumer pr, teenage mutant ninja turtles, tv mania, vogue, worlds apart, TMNT

Also, from Kidscreen:

New UK licensees and website for TMNT

In the lead up to the October premiere of the new CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products has secured 30 UK licensees and Nick is launching a new website for the show.

In what’s the largest number of licensing deals for a Nick property in the UK before a series debut, companies on board include master toy distributor Flair on behalf of Playmates Toys (action figures for December), Worlds Apart (bedroom and outdoor play range), Sambro (wheeled goods, arts and crafts), TV Mania (outerwear), Cooneen Misirli (nightwear), VMC, William Lamb and Zeon (accessories and gifts), Copywrite Designs, Hallmark, moonpig.com and Amscan (stationery and back-to-school), and Kinnerton and Lightbody (food licensing).

In addition, Character World and Vogue International have signed on for homewares, Egmont for annuals books and Parragon for publishing.

To further promote the TMNT brand, Nickelodeon is also launching an immersive website, turtles.nick.co.uk, across 13 regions and localised in 10 languages.

The site, which will feature sneak previews of the new series, games, and quizzes, will launch this Thursday, July 19.

Nickelodeon will roll out the new TMNT series in the US first, followed by international markets in the fall.

Tags: Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, UK, [TMNT]