Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Release The First "House Of Anubis: Season 2" DVD, "House Of Anubis - Season 2, Volume 1", In The UK On Monday 15th October 2012

According to Amazon.co.uk, Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products UK (NVCP UK) and Paramount Home Entertainment will start to release season two of Nickelodeon's hit mystery series "House Of Anubis" on DVD in the UK by releasing Nickelodeon's "House Of Anubis - Season 2, Volume 1" DVD on Monday 15th October 2012! SIBUNA!

Below are the product details for Nickelodeon's upcoming brand new "House Of Anubis: Season 2, Volume 1" DVD from the "House Of Anubis - Season 2, Volume 1" DVD's product page on the official Nickelodeon Online Shop on Amazon.co.uk, where you can also register to be alerted of when Nickelodeon's "House Of Anubis - Season 2, Volume 1" DVD will be released in the UK:

House Of Anubis - Season 2, Volume 1 [DVD]
Rated: To Be Announced | Format: DVD

Product details
Format: PAL
Language: English
Region: Region 2
Classification: To be announced
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 15 Oct 2012
ASIN: B008MIXSCE

It's currently unknown how many episodes of season two of Nickelodeon's "House of Anubis" will be on Nickelodeon's "House Of Anubis: Season 2, Volume 1" DVD.

No extras, such as Nickelodeon UK's "Anubis Unlocked", have been announced for the "House Of Anubis - Season 2, Volume 1" DVD box set though.

It is also currently unknown if Nickelodeon UK plans to release a "House of Anubis - Complete Season 2" DVD box set, like they did with season one of "House of Anubis".

Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Release Season One Of The Hit Nickelodeon Original Television Series "Victorious" On DVD On Monday 15th October 2012

According to Amazon.co.uk, Nickelodeon And Viacom Consumer Products UK and Paramount Home Entertainment will be releasing Nickelodeon's "Victorious: Complete Season 1" 4-disc DVD box set in the UK (Region 2/PAL format) on Monday 15th October 2012.

Not much information is currently known about Nickelodeon's brand new "Victorious" DVD, "Victorious: Complete Season 1", except it will include Nickelodeon exclusive bonus episodes, however, it should feature all 20 episodes from season one of the popular Nickelodeon series "VICTORiOUS" - 1 - "Pilot", 2 - "The Bird Scene", 3 - "Stage Fighting", 4 - "The Birthweek Song", 5 - "Jade Dumps Beck", 6 - "Tori the Zombie", 7 - "Robarazzi", 8 - "Survival of the Hottest"/"Stuck in an RV", 9 - "Wi-Fi in the Sky", 10 - "Beck's Big Break", 11 - "The Great Ping-Pong Scam", 12 - "Cat's New Boyfriend", 13 & 14 - "Freak the Freak Out", 15 - "Rex Dies", 16 - "The Diddly-Bops", 17 - "Wok Star", 18 - "The Wood", 19 - "A Film By Dale Squires", and 20 - "Sleepover at Sikowitz's".

Below are the product details for Nickelodeon's upcoming brand new "Victorious" DVD from the "Victorious - Complete Season 1" DVD's product page on the Nickelodeon Store on Amazon.co.uk, where you can also pre-order the "Victorious: Complete Season 1" DVD for £11.99 (delivered free in the UK with Super Saver Delivery), and from the DVD's product page on Play.com, where you can also pre-order Nickelodeon's brand new "Victorious: Complete Season 1" DVD set for £11.99 (and also includes free UK delivery):

Victorious: Complete Season 1 [DVD]
Rated: [PG] Parental Guidance | Format: DVD

This title will be released on October 15, 2012.

Description: Hit the stage with Tori Vega and all the amazing students at Hollywood Arts, the most prestigious performing arts high school in the country! From wowing the crowd at the big showcase to movie roles, stage fights, monster makeup and more, these talented students are ready to shine!

Actors: Victoria Justice, Leon Thomas III, Matt Bennett, Elizabeth Gillies, Ariana Grande, Avan Jogia, Daniella Monet, Michael Eric Reid, Eric Lange, Lane Napper, Austin Anderson, Jim Pirri, Veno Miller & Jake Farrow

Product details
Format: PAL
Language: English
Region: Region 2
Number of discs: 4
Classification: PG
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 15 Oct 2012
ASIN: B008BHVPE4

Current Issue Of The British Celebrity News Magazine 'OK! Magazine' Features Exclusive Feature About Nickelodeon UK's "Camp Orange: The Lost Kingdom", Written By "Camp Orange UK" Presenter Anna Williamson

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland presenter Anna Williamson has announced in a Tweet (post) on her official Twitter profile page (@annawilliamsTV) that the current issue (Monday 6th August 2012 to Friday 10th August 2012) of the British celebrity news magazine 'OK!' features an exclusive article she has written about the second series of Nickelodeon UK's "Camp Orange", Nickelodeon's adventure reality show for best friends, called "Camp Orange: The Lost Kingdom", which she also co-hosts with her Nickelodeon UK and Eire co-presenter Jamie Rickers, which Nickelodeon UK is planning to premiere on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK from Sunday 12th August 2012 at 9.30am (repeated at 10.30am on Nick UK's plus one (+1)) timeshift channel, Nick Replay UK):

Check out this weeks @OK_Magazine for my #camporangeuk feature ahead of this weeks series premiere on Sunday on @NickelodeonUK.

Jennette McCurdy: The Nickelodeon Star's Dramatic Style Evolution

From The Huffington Post:

Jennette McCurdy: The 'Sam & Cat' Star's Dramatic Style Evolution (PHOTOS)

We've seen Jennette McCurdy evolve from everyone's favorite sidekick on "iCarly" to a leading lady in her own right (Who's excited for "Sam & Cat"?). And with that transformation, her style has also shifted dramatically. Whether she's rocking a casual hoodie and skinny jeans or a jaw-dropping bedazzled red carpet gown, Jennette's outfits are always ready to steal the show.

So in honor of her new Nickelodeon series, we've put together a slideshow of some of Jennette's most awesome looks, from 2004 to the present. See her grow from a pre-teen rocking velvet and embroidered rosettes to a full-on fashionista in sequins and stilettos -- without ditching her signature long blonde hair and bangs!

Which of Jennette's looks is your favorite? Will you be tuning into her new show, "Sam & Cat"?

[Click here to view The Huffington Post's photograph gallery featuring Jennette McCurdy's fashion evolution]

Viacom Inc. Planning To Launch Television Viewing Apps In The USA By The End Of 2012

From Bloomberg:

Viacom Inc. Plans Television Viewing Apps by End of Year

Viacom Inc., the television programmer that owns cable networks Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central, plans to unveil television viewing apps for tablets before the end of the year.

“We are rolling out apps in partnership with several of our distributors,” Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman told analysts on Viacom’s quarterly earnings call today.

Viacom is working with pay-TV operators like Time Warner Cable Inc. on tablet apps that will feature its library of television programming. The company declined to specify which channels would be available.

This would be Viacom’s first major step into a so-called TV Everywhere approach, which lets viewers watch programming they already pay for on multiple devices, such as Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s iPad. Time Warner Inc. (TWX) was one of the first television programmers to embrace this strategy, most notably with its HBO Go app. Viacom already has distribution agreements with online streaming providers such as Netflix Inc. (NFLX)

While online viewing hasn’t hurt Viacom’s television ratings, more people are watching on digital devices today, Dauman said.

“We clearly have to be where consumers are, and we’re very anxious to deliver content to our audiences wherever they are,” he said.

Profit at Viacom, based in New York, missed analysts' estimates for the period that ended in June after advertising sales dropped 9 percent, the most in more than three years. Net income decreased 7 percent to $534 million, or $1.01 a share, from $574 million, or 97 cents, a year earlier.

Enjoy The Ride At Nickelodeon Land At Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, UK

From The Star:

Enjoy the ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

FOR MORE than one hundred years, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has reigned as the North’s premier family fun day out.

And this year, the Pleasure Beach has upped its fun-loving ante, with highlights such as spectacular ice shows and guest appearances from famous children’s characters such as Dora the Explorer.

The Pleasure Beach also opened its Nickelodeon Land last year, a six-acre site with family attractions, a Nickelodeon shop and a new family restaurant.

But then there are still the thrills.

Among the Pleasure Beach’s white-knuckle rides are the Big One, the Grand National and Infusion - the world’s first roller coaster suspended entirely over water.

Indeed, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has always pushed frontiers where technology is concerned. Valhalla is the world’s biggest indoor ride in the dark and crosses a giant cascading waterfall crashing onto the wooden hand-carved entrance station. It’s nothing if not ambitious.

Brave / foolish passengers board boats and embark on a dark journey through a freezing cold ice room and via huge balls of fire, launched up into the air.

But ambition’s nothing new for the Pleasure Beach.

In 1994 millions of pounds were invested into the Pepsi Max Big One, which, at the time, was the world’s tallest, fastest roller coaster. In 1995 a further £2 million was invested to create a new cabaret and hospitality venue, The Paradise Room.

Clearly, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is committed to escapism, as managing director, Amanda Thompson OBE, said: “We want families to come to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and go away with memories which will last a lifetime.

“There is something for all ages at the attraction, from white knuckle rides to children’s rides at our fantastic Nickelodeon land attraction.

“Then there are our tailored shows which have something for everyone. Hot Ice amazes the senses while we also have magic shows on and off the park which are suitable for all ages.”

Her comment is not a million miles apart from that of the Pleasure Beach’s founder.

He said: “We wanted an American-style Amusement Park, the fundamental principle of which is to make adults feel like children again and to inspire gaiety of a primarily innocent character.”

He imported numerous rides from the USA, making the Blackpool theme park the first of its kind in the UK.

And it has gone from strength to strength ever since, it even stayed open during the Second World War.

Leonard Thompson - George Bean’s son-in-law, who took over from George - said: “Entertainment is about the only commodity that isn’t rationed”.

The Pleasure Beach provided a much-needed release from the devastation and worries of wartime life.

In the Golden Ticket Awards last year Blackpool Pleasure Beach was voted best in the UK and one of the world’s top ten amusement parks. And remarkably, it’s still ran by the same family.

The focus on family fun has remained intact - this summer La Quebrada, a troupe of six world-class high divers from Mexico, will dive from heights of 81 feet, 48ft and 26ft.

The name La Quebrada is inspired by the famous cliff in Mexico, where the six intrepid divers plied their trade before taking their world-renowned show across the globe.

All six divers have been part of the Mexican national Olympic diving team and have represented their country, winning gold medals and wowing judges worldwide.

Amanda said: “We are all excited about La Quebrada as they truly are stunning athletes.

“Having seen them before on a number of occasions I am sure all the family will love their dives and will be amazed at how they can perform such amazing dives into such a small area.”

“La Quebrada adds just another element of fun to our guest’s experience of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and we know people will talk about what they have seen and tell all their friends and family so they can come and see these fantastic divers too.”

But if you’re more Strictly Dancing than sporty, fear not.

The Pleasure Beach has its own ice skating extravaganza, called Entice, which features ITV’s Dancing On Ice star and Blackpool-born Katie Stainsby alongside Russian ice star Ruslan Novoseltsev, UK’s international gold medallist David Walsingham and six-times Australian ice champion Trent Nelson-Bond.

But the ice show - spectacular though it is - is no novelty.

The first ice show to hit The Pleasure Beach Arena was back in 1937 and there has been one most years at the Pleasure Beach ever since. Producer and director Amanda Thompson OBE, also the Pleasure Beach’s MD, said: “This year promises to be one of the best ever Hot Ice shows. The cast and crew have worked tirelessly to produce a spectacular show which will leave audiences amazed.”

So, whether ice skating, chasing Dora the Explorer or watching world-class divers plummet from awe-inspiring heights, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has it all.

A short history

The Pleasure Beach was founded in 1896.

One of its first rides was the Sir Hiram Maxim Flying Machines.

The Pleasure Beach has thrived ever since, with a sharp boom in the ’60s, when there was a resurgence of development projects.

Britain's first commercial monorail was built at Pleasure Beach.

In 2007, £8 million was invested in the Pleasure Beach for the world’s first roller coaster suspended entirely over water, called Infusion.

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Cheadle, Manchester UK-Based Licensing Company 'Character World' Signs Nickelodeon And Viacom Consumer Products UK Agreement To Make Soft Furnishings Based On Nickelodeon Shows, Including "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Victorious", "Winx Club" And "Dora the Explorer"

From the Manchester Evening News:

Character World signs Nickelodeon agreement for soft furnishings

Licensing firm Character World has agreed a deal to create a line of soft furnishings featuring characters from children's TV channel Nickelodeon.

Nickleodeon and Viacom Consumer Products has signed an agreement with Cheadle-based Character World, which will develop and produce bedroom textiles, furniture and towelling products featuring favourites including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Victorious, Spongebob SquarePants, Winx Club and Dora the Explorer.

Among the first products to launch will be duvet covers, cushion covers, fleece blankets and sleeping bags.

Tim Kilby, director at Character World, said: "To secure an umbrella deal with Nickelodeon is a major coup for Character World.

"We’re extremely excited to introduce new product ranges featuring favourite Nickelodeon characters into the marketplace."

Character World has 50 staff and supplies retailers including Argos, Littlewoods, Express Gifts and Amazon.

Also, from The Business Desk:

Character World buoyed by Nickleodeon deal

CHARACTER World, the south Manchester, which supplies licensed home textiles to a number of leading retailers has extended its links with entertainment brands Nickelodeon & Viacom and is predicting a record year.

An 'umbrella deal' between the Cheadle-based company and the group means Character World will develop and produce bedroom textiles, furniture and towelling products for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - which is being relaunched next year - as well as Victorious, Spongebob SquarePants, Winx Club and Dora [The Explorer].

Also, from Licensing.biz:

Character World secures key Nickelodeon deal

Homewares and textiles specialist inks 'umbrella' agreement with licensor.

Character World has scored - in its own words - a major coup, signing an umbrella agreement with Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products.

The deal will see the popular licensee develop and produce bedroom textiles, furniture and toweling products for Nickelodeon brands in the UK and Ireland.

Properties covered will include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, plus Victorious, Spongebob Squarepants, Winx Club and Dora the Explorer.

Part of the umbrella deal includes the production of duvet covers, cushion covers, fleece blankets and sleeping bags.

"We are so proud to be working with a market leader such as Character World, and this agreement shows their confidence in Nickelodeon's characters and brands," said Mark Kingston, VP consumer products UK, Australia, Russia, Israel & CEE, retail sales and trade marketing Europe. "The opportunity to team Nickelodeon's creative expertise with Character World's enviable range of innovative product lines means that families are set to go from bath time to bedtime surrounded by Nickelodeon with fun, unique, quality products."

Tim Kilby, director at Character World, added: "To secure an umbrella deal with Nickelodeon is a major coup for Character World. We're extremely excited to introduce new product ranges featuring favourite Nickelodeon characters into the marketplace."