Monday, August 27, 2012
Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Show Brand New Episodes Of "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" In September 2012
Nickelodeon UK fanblog NickUKHub are reporting that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced in their latest brand new 'Brand New Episodes Of Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness' trailer/promo that Nickelodeon UK will begin premiering and showing more brand new episode of the animated Nickelodeon series (Nicktoon) "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, Nickelodeon HD UK and Nick Replay UK in September 2012 as part of "September On Nickelodeon UK" (episode titles of the brand new episodes, airdates and transmission (TX) times to be confirmed by Nick UK).
Nickelodeon To Release "The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0" In The USA On 9th October 2012; Second Leg of The Fresh Beat Band's Popular North American Concert Tour Kicks Off Monday 27th August 2012 in Florida And Travels To New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and More!
Below is a Nickelodeon Press Release from PRNewswire:
Nickelodeon To Release The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0 October 9Also, from The Daily Mail [see full article for photos]:
Second Leg of The Fresh Beat Band's Popular Nationwide Concert Tour Kicks Off Today [Monday 27th August 2012] in Florida and Travels to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and More!
*Art available upon request or at www.nickpress.com
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2012 /Nickelodeon Press Release via PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon will release the second album for preschool music sensations The Fresh Beat Band digitally and in stores everywhere on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0 album will feature 20 kid-friendly tracks including the band's most popular songs from all three seasons of the Emmy award-winning live-action TV series, as well as some covers of pop favorites including "Let's Get Loud," "Twist and Shout" and the classic '80s track, "We Got the Beat." Season three guest star Jason Mraz is also featured on the album in a duet of his chart-topper, "I'm Yours," with the Fresh Beats. The album comes with a special poster and is available in a deluxe version which includes five bonus songs and a sticker sheet. Both versions will be available for pre-order online Aug. 28.
(Caption: The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0. [Album Cover Artwork] (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon) media contact info: Heather Brown, Nickelodeon Publicity, +1-212-846-6240, Heather.Brown@nick.com; or Maggie Wang, Nickelodeon Publicity, +1-212-846-6381, Maggie.Wang@nick.com; Download Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120823/NY62064 )
The Fresh Beat Band -- Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Marina (Tara Perry), Twist (Jon Beavers), and Shout (Thomas Hobson) -- kick off the second leg of their hugely popular nationwide concert tour today in Florida and will travel to 62 cities across the country, performing in 75 shows. Additionally, a 7th New York performance was added on Sept. 19 and will go on sale Aug. 24. Tickets and Fresh Beat Band VIP packages are available at www.freshbeatbandlive.com and www.ticketmaster.com.
In celebration of the tour's commencement, the band will participate in a live Q&A on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 4 p.m. (ET) via their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/freshbeatband. Fans can submit questions through the Direct Message tab on the page for a chance to get them answered by the Fresh Beats. The deadline to submit is Thursday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m. ET.
The Fresh Beat Band's first album, The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show, debuted at number-one on the iTunes Children's Albums chart and remains in the top five after 30 weeks. The album debuted at number-one on the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart, number 21 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart, and number-two on the Billboard Top Children's albums chart. It was also the number-one selling Sony Music album on Walmart.com in 2012.
Additionally, fans can enjoy more than 50 episodes and three TV seasons of The Fresh Beat Band available now on iTunes. The Fresh Beat Band: Wizard of Song is also now available for purchase on iTunes and it features songs including "Another Perfect Day," "Here For You," "Home" and more.
The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0 Track Listing:
1. DJ Get The Party Started
2. We Got The Beat
3. Here For You
4. Spin Around
5. Twist And Shout
6. I'm Yours (featuring Jason Mraz)
7. Home
8. Nobody Does You (Better Than You)
9. Cheer
10. Dance With Me
11. Let's Get Loud
12. Born Ready
13. Holiday
14. Tap It Out
15. Every Little Thing
16. Silly Bananas
17. Let's Play
18. Dance Floor Super Hero
19. I Can Keep Trying
20. Great Day (Acoustic)
*Deluxe addition of the album includes the following five bonus tracks:
1. Jai Ho
2. Snow Day
3. Fresh Start
4. Rock This Ride
5. Drum Party
2012 The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Second Leg Dates:
8/23 - THU - Melbourne, FL King Center for the Arts - 7PM
8/24 - FRI - Boca Raton, FL - Mizner Park Amphitheater - 6:30PM
8/25 - SAT - St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amphitheater - 5:30PM
8/26 - SUN - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theater - 6PM
8/28 - TUE - Vienna, VA - Filene Center at Wolf Trap - 3PM
8/30 - WED - Toledo, OH - Toledo Zoo Amphitheater - 6PM
8/31 - FRI - Kettering, OH - Fraze Pavilion for the Performing Arts - 6:30PM
9/1 - SAT - Allentown, PA - Allentown Fair - 6:30PM
9/2 - SUN - Canandaigua, NY - Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center - 4PM
9/3 - MON - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 2:30PM
9/7 - FRI - West Long Branch, NJ - MAC @ Monmouth U - 3PM & 6:30PM
9/8 - SAT - New York, NY - Beacon Theater - 3PM & 6PM
9/9 - SUN - New York, NY - Beacon Theater - 11:30AM & 2:30PM
9/12 - WED - Binghamton, NY - Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena - 7PM
9/14 - FRI - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center - 6:30PM
9/15 - SAT - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts - 2:30PM
9/16 - SUN - Westbury, NY - Theater @ Westbury - 2PM
9/18 - TUE - New York, NY - Beacon Theater - 6:30PM
9/19 - WED - New York, NY - Beacon Theater - 3:30PM & 6:30PM
9/20 - THU - Gilford, NH - Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion - 6:30PM
9/21 - FRI - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun - 6:30PM
9/22 - SAT - Canton, MA - Life Is Good Festival - TBA
9/23 - SUN - Canton, MA - Life Is Good Festival - TBA
9/26 - WED - Charlottesville, VA - nTelos Wireless Pavilion - 7PM
9/27 - THU - Richmond, VA - Carpenter Center - 3:30PM & 7PM
9/28 - FRI - Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre - 7PM
9/29 - SAT - Raleigh, NC - Raleigh Amphitheatre - 4PM
10/2 - TUE - Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Center - 5PM
10/3 - WED - Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium - 6:30PM
10/4 - THU - Augusta, GA - Bell Auditorium - 6:30PM
10/5 - FRI - Savannah, GA - Johnny Mercer Theater - 6:30PM
10/6 - SAT - N. Charleston, SC - North Charleston, Performing Arts Center - 5PM
10/7 - SUN - Asheville, NC - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium - 5PM
10/10 - WED - Huntington, WVA - Keith Albee Theater - 6:30PM
10/11 - THU - Johnstown, PA - Cambria County War memorial - 6:30PM
10/12 - FRI - East Lansing, MI - Wharton Center for Performing Arts - 6:30PM
10/13 - SAT - Cleveland, OH - State Theater - 5:30PM
10/14 - SUN - Grand Rapids, MI - DeVos Hall - 5:30PM
10/17 - WED - South Bend, IN - Morris PAC - 6:30PM
10/18 - THU - Madison, WI - Overture Center for the Arts - 6:30PM
10/19 - FRI - Davenport, IA - Adler Theater - 6:30PM
10/20 - SAT - Appleton, WI - Fox Cities PAC - 5:30PM
10/21 - SUN - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater - 2PM
10/21 - SUN - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theater - 5:30PM
10/23 - TUE - Des Moines, IA - Civic Center - 6:30PM
10/24 - WED - Evansville, IN - Aiken Theatre in The Center - 5PM
10/25 - THU - Little Rock, AR - Robinson Center Music Hall - 6:30PM
10/27 - SAT - New Orleans, LA - Mahalia Jackson Theater - 5:30PM
10/28 - SUN - Baton Rouge, LA - Baton Rouge River Center - 5:30PM
11/1 - THU - Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center - 6PM
11/2 - FRI - Ft. Collins, CO - Lincoln Center - 6PM
11/4 - SUN - Broomfield, CO - 1STBANK Center - 5:30PM
11/5 - MON - Salt Lake City, UT - Abravenal Hall - 5:30PM
11/8 - THU - Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall - 6:30PM
11/9 - FRI - Spokane, WA - INB Performing Arts Center - 6:30PM
11/10 - SAT - Everett, WA - Comcast Arena - 5PM
11/11 - SUN - Eugene, OR - Hult Center For Performing Arts - 5PM
11/14 - WED - Boise, ID - Morrison Center for the Arts - 7PM
11/15 - THU - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center - 6PM
11/16 - FRI - Redding, CA - Redding Civic Auditorium - 7PM
11/17 - SAT - San Jose, CA - San Jose Civic Auditorium - 5PM
11/18 - SUN - San Francisco, CA - Nob Hill Masonic Center - 5:30PM
11/21 - WED - San Diego, CA - San Diego Civic Center - 5PM
11/23 - FRI - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theater - 7PM
11/24 - SAT - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE - 2PM
11/24 - SAT - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE - 5PM
About The Fresh Beat Band
The Fresh Beat Band centers on four best friends – Kiki, Shout, Marina and Twist – in a band who love to sing and dance. In each episode, preschoolers sing and dance along as they help The Fresh Beat Band solve everyday challenges. Preschoolers learn the fundamentals of music such as melody, rhythm, tempo and performance styles and the importance of friendship, working together, and respecting each other's differences.
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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Rock chick no more! Former party girl Nicole Richie sips on healthy juice as she takes Harlow to children's concert
She was once a party girl but Nicole Richie changed her ways when she became a mother.
And the fashion designer showed what a different lifestyle she is living these days on Saturday.
The 31-year-old may be married to Good Charlotte frontman Joel Madden but the concert she attended was worlds away from her husband’s music.
Family first: Nicole Richie took daughter Harlow to a concert by children's group The Fresh Beat Band in Los Angeles on Saturday
Nicole was seen treating daughter Harlow to a fun day out watching a performance by The Fresh Beat Band in Los Angeles.
It was a live version of the popular children’s television show which airs on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.
Nicole appeared happy and healthy as she sipped on a nutritious looking green juice drink.
Always fashionable: The 31-year-old still dressed up for the outing in a patterned sundress, clunky shoes and a beanie
And even though it was a casual day out Nicole still looked as stylish as ever.
She sported a pretty patterned green and blue sundress with white lace trim.
The Fashion Star mentor completed her look with unusual chunky black shoes along with matching sunglasses and a beanie hat.
Happy and healthy: The mother-of-two was glowing as she sipped on a nutritious-looking green juice
Nicole has been showing what a doting mother-of-two she is over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
The day before she took Harlow, as well as Joel and their son Sparrow to yet another show – this time heading to see Yo Gabba Gabba.
A whole host of celebrity mothers were at the event, including Halle Berry and Anne Heche.
Nicole was also drinking a juice as she arrived at the theatre on Friday - perhaps detoxing after Thanksgiving.
Doting mother: The day before Nicole and Harlow, and Joel and Sparrow, all went to see the Yo Gabba Gabba show
Former "Dora The Explorer" Voice Artist Caitlin Sanchez Attempting To Restart Her Legal Battle With Nickelodeon
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Ex-'Dora the Explorer' Trying to Restart Legal Battle With Nickelodeon
Caitlin Sanchez desperately attempts to escape a $500,000 settlement of her previous lawsuit by arguing that her former lawyer committed "fraud."
Remember Caitlin Sanchez?
In 2010, the teenager who voiced Dora the Explorer made a huge news splash by filing a $10 million lawsuit after she was fired upon reaching puberty. The attorney for Sanchez threatened to expose humiliating secrets about Nickelodeon if the network didn't make his then-14-year-old client a substantial offer to settle her lawsuit over an "unconscionable" contract.
Then, the suit settled on confidential terms and Sanchez faded into obscurity save a few articles that marveled how grown up she now looked.
But the dispute really never went away. In fact, THR has learned that it's gotten really ugly, with Sanchez' family accusing her former lawyer of forcing a bad settlement down their throats. The family who once sued for $10 million now says they were "duped" into a deal that left Caitlin on the hook for substantial tax payments and lawyer contingency fees, pretty much wiping out the money she received. Almost since the moment the settlement was signed, Sanchez has been attempting to unwind it and reinvigorate her lawsuit against Nickelodeon and MTV Networks.
Sanchez' original claims were juicy fodder for tabloids.
In October 2010, she claimed that when she had made a deal to voice Dora the Explorer, she was given just 22 minutes to sign the contract without an experienced lawyer or lose the gig. She alleged that she was promised substantial compensation from merchandising and residuals, but that she was underpaid for her work on a franchise that is said to have earned over $11 billion in global retail sales since 2001.
A New York attorney named John Balestriere represented her. He went to the press and gave the network a deadline to pay up or said he would blab scandalous information. At the time, Nick reps openly complained about his use of "intimidation tactics."
A settlement came before the dispute went far in court. According to recent court papers, Sanchez got $500,000 to cover what she claimed she was due plus as an advance on future residuals and merchandising. She also got five percent royalties on future merchandise sales, some guarantees that she would continue certain voiceover work at the AFTRA rate, and the right to conduct audits on the producer's financial books.
A good deal?
Not according to Sanchez' family members, who have since given sworn declarations to the court how during the early days of the lawsuit, Balestriere was sanctioned for publicizing confidential information about Viacom and soon thereafter, as Balestriere made a brave public face to the press, he privately pushed the family towards settlement.
Sanchez' parents say that they didn't want to take a deal but that Balestriere yelled at them, threatening that he would lose the case and that they would owe him some $300,000. The family says Balestriere told them that dismissing "with prejudice" wouldn't mean they gave up the right to sue Nickelodeon (which the family later discovered was false) and Sanchez' father says that Balestriere falsely notarized his signature on settlement papers.
Further, they allege that the attorney they hired to handle a lawsuit over an "unconscionable" Dora the Explorer voiceover deal himself made the family sign a retainer agreement whereby Balestriere would get 37.5 percent of royalties -- including future royalties -- "as if he was her talent agent," plus a $755 an hour billable rate and things like a "success fee."
In January 2011, the family fired Balestriere, but they say that he continued to interfere with Sanchez' business.
As a result of the case, the Sanchez family owed Balestriere more than $200,000 for his work (on top of whatever payments they already had made). They were also on the hook for $106,000 in taxes because, according to the teenager's mother, Balestriere failed to have the settlement payments attributed as royalties. "That (tax) liability zeroes out what little settlement Mr. Balestriere gave to Caitlin after he took his excessive fees and disbursements never approved by this Court," her mother said in a declaration in June, 2011.
Reached for comment, Balestriere defends himself.
"My colleagues and I were glad to fight for Caitlin Sanchez and her family when they were not given their due by Nickelodeon," he says. "We obtained an excellent result for Ms. Sanchez, in fairly short order, where our firm largely bore the financial risk, and where the court who approved the settlement has repeatedly praised the result our work obtained."
The family doesn't agree and has been furiously fighting to vacate the settlement and get out of paying Balestriere. So far, those efforts have been unsuccessful.
Last November, New York judge Thomas Griesa declined to overturn the settlement, saying the family should first send an auditor to Nick parent Viacom to carry out an audit, and then if there are any discrepancies, it can be handled appropriately.
The family soon tried a new argument that a federal court lacked subject matter jurisdiction. Viacom opposed. A judge rejected a second motion to vacate the settlement in April, reiterating what he said the previous autumn.
In June, Judge Griesa reviewed the money owed to Balestriere, who intervened in the case to defend himself. The judge confirmed that Balestriere was due about $193,000. "Although Sanchez now questions the wisdom of the settlement, it cannot be denied that she quickly obtained a substantial sum of money and valuable audit rights, and the court has repeatedly approved the reasonableness of the settlement," wrote the judge.
However, Judge Griesa ruled that allowing Balestriere's requested 30 percent of Sanchez' future recoveries of royalties to be "excessive" and trimmed it down to 15 percent.
All these decisions are now under appeal at the 2nd Circuit as the former child star of Dora the Explorer looks to redo her lawsuit against Nickelodeon and MTV Networks with new lawyers.
Broken Sword Video Game Franchise Set To Return, With The Help Of Nickelodeon Artists
From MCV:
Charles Cecil takes to Kickstarter to fund new Broken SwordAlso, from The Gaming Vault:
The Broken Sword franchise is set to return – provided it wins sufficient support on Kickstarter.
Original series creator Charles Cecil has taken to the crowd funding platform and hopes to emulate the success of Tim Schafer’s successfully funded new Double Fine project.
Broken Sword: The Serpent's Curse Adventure will, if it is green lit, be the fifth game in the series and the first since 2006.
Hero George Stobbart will return, as will his original voice actor Rolf Saxon. The game’s 2D artists are said to have experience with companies such as Disney, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon and Aardman.
Cecil’s funding goal in $400,000, of which $12,232 has already been raised (at the time of going to press).
A $15 pledge will earn a digital copy of the game and a $25 the game plus assorted digital extras. $100 earns a Limited Edition physical copy. $500 gets a signed version.
For $1,000 you’ll get a personal signed message from Cecil. Add another $4,000 onto that and you’ll receive a personal voice message from characters George and Nico as well as a drawing of yourself with the characters.
“Revolution adventures have had considerable success – but the traditional publishing model has prevented us receiving the required royalties to fund future games,” the official pitch reads.
“With limited financial reserves we have been unable to fund our own titles and so we have not benefited from their success. Now you can help us to change this. For the first time in our history, we will be funding an original adventure game: Broken Sword: The Serpent's Curse. This will give us full creative freedom, and let us work with you. We promise to keep you up to date with all aspects of development and we will value your support.
“Development of the game is going well. Kickstarter funding will allow us to proceed at a faster rate, and ensure the game achieves its ambitious design. Without this funding we will risk having to cut back features and delay the game's release.”
You can donate to the project here.
Revolution begins Broken Sword 5 Kickstarter
Put point and click developers Revolution Software down as the latest group of folks to jump on the Kickstarter bandwagon, as the British based codeshop aims to get a fifth entry in their Broken Sword series off the ground with help from the popular crowd-funding initiative.
Broken Sword 5, or, Broken Sword : The Serpent’s Curse as it is to be known, will bring back together series stalwarts George Stobbart and Nico Collard in a completely new point and click 2D adventure which aims to stay true to the roots of the series. Graphically, the game is as nut-wrenchingly gorgeous you would come to expect from Revolution Software; employing a mixture of deliciously detailed 2D handpainted backdrops, 3D backgrounds and 3D models all displayed in good old fashioned two dimensions.
The UK based codehouse is looking to bring the game to PC, MAC, iOS and Android formats with a console release only possible if a suitable deal can be reached with the console manufacturers once their Kickstarter funding target has been reached.
In terms of that target, Revolution Software are looking for $400,000, with their total at current writing with twenty-nine days to go standing at $8,380.
The total is not required to fund development of the title (the game is already six months into its production schedule), but instead it is needed to apply extra polish to the title (never a bad thing) and will also enable the developer to release the game without a publisher looming over their shoulder (definitely not a bad thing).
They have a great many rewards for you to receive for your donation too; ranging from a $15 donation which will get you a DRM-free copy of game for PC/MAC all the way through to a $10,000 donation which will net you a ‘Grand Master’ accreditation in the game, a special Grand Master jacket, an invitation to the wrap party and many, many more goodies besides.
Taken from the site, the official Kickstarter exclaims:
“WELL, WE’VE GOT THE TEAM BACK TOGETHER. Charles Cecil has assembled his team – including many of the original Revolution crew. Rolf Saxon (voice of George) is brushing dust off his microphone and other former voice actors from the series are ready to roll.”
“THE 2D ARTISTS ARE BACK IN TOWN. Yes we are going back to our 2D roots. We’ve searched high and low for the best artists to translate the original charm to a contemporary adventure. We’ve sourced artists that have worked at Disney, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, Universal, Aardman, Sony and 20th Century Fox. Backgrounds are drawn in 2D by experienced layout artists. Game characters are created and animated in 3D and then pre-rendered and saved as 2D frames so we can deliver ultra high quality visuals in full HD glory.
The game will be fully localised, with speech, into German and French and, we hope, other languages including Spanish and Italian.
Revolution adventures have had considerable success – but the traditional publishing model has prevented us receiving the required royalties to fund future games. With limited financial reserves we have been unable to fund our own titles and so we have not benefited from their success. Now you can help us to change this. For the first time in our history, we will be funding an original adventure game: Broken Sword – the Serpent's Curse. This will give us full creative freedom, and let us work with you. We promise to keep you up to date with all aspects of development and we will value your support.
Development of the game is going well – we hope that you like what you see. Kickstarter funding will allow us to proceed at a faster rate, and ensure the game achieves its ambitious design. Without this funding we will risk having to cut back features and delay the game’s release.
Whether you are able to back this project or not, if you’re a fan of the Broken Sword games then please share this with your friends so they can help make the next Broken Sword the best game yet!”
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It would be rude not to.
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An Epic Adventure: Nickelodeon Fun, Acrobatic Dinners And Wavy Rooms On A Four-Day Cruise Aboard The Norwegian Epic
From The Daily Mail:
An Epic adventure: Acrobatic dinners, wavy rooms and a frozen bar on a four-day cruise
We always tell children it's rude to play with your food. But when circus performers hang upsidedown while you're eating, chefs juggle knives by your table and waiters only stop bringing you food when you show them a red card, it's hard not to join in the fun.
Dining has always been an important part of any cruise holiday but on Norwegian Epic, food as theatre has been taken to whole new heights.
During Cirque Dream And Dinner, the incredible acrobats performed mind-boggling feats above us and we had to remind ourselves to eat the three courses that had been served in the Spiegeltent big-top restaurant.
With 20 eating establishments on board Norwegian Epic, our four-night mini cruise around the Mediterranean gave me only enough time to get a taste of the options available.
Launched in 2010, the 4,100 passenger Epic dwarfs most other big cruise ships, but despite its hulking size, the ship has a pleasant flow and well-thought-out design inside. Eschewing the glitzier, brash décor that many large ships favour, Epic attracts a young mixed European crowd of couples and families who come for the less stuffy 'freestyle cruising'.
Studio single cabins are a genius idea; these cool inside-facing pods, with mood lights and a communal lounge area, are perfect for solo passengers who don't want to pay a single supplement.
Elsewhere, balcony cabins have a 'wavy' design, with an unusual bathroom arrangement, but use their available space excellently. There are also interconnecting staterooms.
Taking the tots along doesn't mean having to sacrifice on style when it comes to staterooms. Some of the most luxurious suites, such as the Haven two-bedroom balcony villas, are perfect for a family of four.
This luxurious ship-within-a-ship area called the Haven is an exclusive place for Haven villa and suite guests. With its own plush lounge, dining room, pool, spa and gym area, there's no need to venture out into the ship.
It would be a shame not to, though, as there is so much going on. Kids big and small can enjoy a ride on one of the three water slides in the Aqua Park. Teens and adults can indulge in treatments in Mandara, the largest spa at sea. There's also the Posh Beach Club – an adults-only area of day beds.
NCL Epic is a fun place for a holiday with friends and couples, but she is also an ideal place for families to enjoy a quick getaway. Norwegian Cruise Line has a partnership with TV channel Nickelodeon and so children can enjoy a Dora's dance party, breakfast with SpongeBob SquarePants or take part in messy 'splash mobs' with Team Nick.
Epic's free children's clubs have had a makeover with the addition of the Splash Academy for children aged six months to 12 years old and the Entourage programme for 13- to 17-year-olds.
On 2012 Epic sailings there is a 'Little Norwegians Explore for Free' programme of free shore excursions for children. Ports of call often take a back seat to the wow factor of the ship itself, but with stops at Marseilles, Palma, and a day at sea, the four-night cruise to and from Barcelona packs in some Mediterranean highlights.
In Majorca's attractive capital Palma, Epic's berth overshadows even the poshest mega yacht in the marina, and it's a pleasant walk to the old town's cathedral and winding back streets.
On board, there's entertainment throughout the day, but the evening is when the fun and freestyling really begins with the huge range of restaurants to choose from.
Epic is big on Asian food; from the swish Wasabi sushi bar to the Japanesestyle Teppanyaki, where our jubilant chef expertly sliced open a raw egg and showed off his knife skills as he cooked dinner in front of our table.
Moderno Churrascaria is based on Brazil's famous meat meccas. Waiters come around brandishing meat skewers, carving some off for you until you turn over a card on your table to say you've had enough.
Cagney's Steakhouse shares Moderno's mean and moody décor and sophisticated Le Bistro is the place to head for good French food without any circus tricks.
Adult after-dinner entertainment in the 20 bars and lounges is a good mix of comedy in Headliners, DJs in slinky Bliss Ultra Lounge and live music in Fat Cats jazz club – not forgetting the famously offbeat theatre and on-beat percussion of the Blue Man Group in the Epic Theatre, or a drink in -20C temperatures inside the only ice bar at sea.
Epic's 'freestyle' cruising offers plenty of choice for foodie families and even on a four-night trip it's possible to get a taste of how Norwegian Cruise Line has put the Epic into epicurean cruising.
Travel Facts
NCL (0845 201 8900, www.ncl.co.uk) offers seven nights on the Norwegian Epic from £874pp. This includes return flights from Heathrow, transfers, some meals and entertainment and is based on departures on October 6, 2013.
Other operators offering family cruises include Royal Caribbean (0844 493 4005, www.royalcaribbean.co.uk), Carnival Cruise Lines (0845 351 0556, www.carnivalcruise.co.uk), Disney (0800 028 3179, www.disneycruise.co.uk), MSC (0844 561 7412, www.msccruises.co.uk) and Thomson Cruises (0871 230 2800, www.thomson.co.uk/cruise).
Nickelodeon Preschool's "The Fresh Beat Band" Add 10/13 Performance at The PlayhouseSquare In Cleveland, Ohio, USA
From Broadway World:
Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band Add 10/13 Performance at PlayhouseSquare
The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are adding ONE NEW PERFORMANCE at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the State Theatre, PlayhouseSquare. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, August 17 at 11:00 am at The PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office, via phone at 216-241-6000 or online at www.playhousesquare.org. All tickets are $39.50. Fresh Beat VIP party packages, which include a meet and greet with The Fresh Beat Band are also available online only at www.playhousesquare.org.
“The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert tour has ignited a fan frenzy and we’re thrilled that so many kids and parents want to come see the Fresh Beats perform live,” said Paula Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Talent Strategy and West Coast Operations, Nickelodeon Group. “The additional tour dates will give more kids across the country an opportunity see their favorite rock stars – Kiki, Marina, Twist and Shout.”
The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Presented By Nickelodeon features Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry) and Twist (Jon Beavers) performing The Fresh Beat Band hits from seasons one, two and three of the Nickelodeon live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation. Songs performed include "Here We Go", "A Friend Like You", "Bananas," and "Just Like A Rockstar," among others. The first-ever The Fresh Beat Band soundtrack – The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show -- is currently available on iTunes and in stores everywhere. The album features 19 catchy, preschool-friendly tracks also culled from three seasons of the TV series and has been number-one on the iTunes Children's Music chart since its release in January.
The Fresh Beat Band debuted in 2009 and is now in its third season on Nickelodeon. The Fresh Beat Band centers on four best friends – Kiki, Shout, Marina and Twist – in a band who love to sing and dance. In each episode, preschoolers sing and dance along as they help The Fresh Beat Band solve everyday challenges. Preschoolers learn the fundamentals of music such as melody, rhythm, tempo and performance styles and the importance of friendship, working together, and respecting each other's differences. Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber and Jason Mraz have all hung out with the Fresh Beats and additional celebrity guests will appear throughout season three.
Check out the tour website—http://www.freshbeatbandlive.com, Facebook page www.facebook.com/freshbeatbandlive and for more Fresh Beat activities and fun go to http://www.nickjr.com/the-fresh-beat-band/.
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Nickelodeon UK Picks Up Broadcast Rights For Brand New Dance Themed Drama Show "Dance Academy"
According to World Screen, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland have acquired the broadcast rights to the Australian teen-oriented television drama "Dance Academy", a series which follows the efforts of young dancers training at a prestigious dance school called the National Academy of Dance. Nickelodeon USA's TeenNick Network also picked up the broadcast rights to the series in February 2012.
Also, from Kidscreen:
Dance Academy, produced by Werner Film Productions, was recently sold to Teen Nick in the U.S. and Nickelodeon in the U.K.
Also, from Kidscreen:
Production begins on Dance Academy season three
Production on season three of ABC3′s hit live-action teen drama series Dance Academy has started in Sydney, Australia.
The new season (13 x 24 minutes) of the Werner Film Productions series follows small-town girl Tara Webster (Xenia Goodwin) and her friends as they complete their final year at the fictitious National Academy of Dance in hopes of attaining a professional dancing contract.
Dance Academy has now been sold to more than 180 territories and recently debuted on TeenNick in the US and Nickelodeon in the UK. The series also airs in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and throughout Europe, South America, Africa and Asia.
The new season, which is expected to air from mid-2013, brings the total number of Dance Academy episodes to 65.
According to ABC TV’s controller of children’s television Tim Brooke-Hunt, the series has also experienced success online via social media and on ABC3′s YouTube channel.
Tags: ABC3, Dance Academy, TeenNick, Werner Film Productions
Nickelodeon Fruit Shoot Skills Awards 2012 Winner James Bell Wins National Praise
From This is Staffordshire:
Musician wins national praiseYou can find a full list of all the winners who won a Golden Skillie Award at Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards 2012 (also known as the The Skillies) here on NickALive!.
GUITARIST James Bell has come top in a TV talent competition.
The 13-year-old, from Audley – last year's winner of The Sentinel's Bright Young Thing Award – was presented with the Rising Music Star award in the Nickelodeon Fruit Shoot Skills competition.
James beat off competition from a DJ, a drummer and a pianist to clinch the award.
His mum Tina said: "James was presented with his skills award by Pixie Lott. We enjoyed watching it on TV."
The awards were set up to celebrate the accomplishment, talent and dedication of young people across the UK. Winners in six categories were voted for by the public after videos were posted on YouTube.
A spokesman for Nickelodeon said: "James really is the people's champion."
Viacom Increases Airtime For Advertisements On Their North American Channels
From The Wall Street Journal:
Viacom Loads More Ads on ChannelsAlso, from MediaPost Communications:
As Viewership Falls at Some Networks, Company Increases Air Time for Commercials to Maintain Revenue
Fewer people have been tuning into some of Viacom Inc.'s cable channels over the past year, so the company has turned to a timeworn but controversial method of maintaining ad revenue: adding more commercials.
According to data from TV-research firm Nielsen, the media conglomerate's Nickelodeon and Comedy Central networks boosted the amount of ad time they aired in the first half of 2012 by 9% from a year earlier, to a combined 1,901 hours. That followed a 7% rise in all of 2011 and a 4% rise in 2010, Nielsen found.
As viewership drops at some of Viacom's channels, what the company receives for a typical commercial spot can decrease. Increasing the amount of commercial time allows Viacom to make up some of the impact of the sharp ratings declines.
Viacom's U.S. ad revenue fell 7% in the June quarter from a year earlier, after rising 1% in the March quarter. But that compared with a 29% drop in viewership at Nickelodeon, one of the company's biggest channels, in the first half of the year, according to a report by Barclays Capital, based on Nielsen data. Other Viacom channels, including Comedy Central, have also lost viewers, but by a much smaller degree.
Viacom acknowledges that it has increased the load of ads, describing it as a short-term strategy. "We see this increased commercial load as a temporary situation that we will address as ratings improve," a company spokeswoman said. Viacom Chief Executive Philippe Dauman said earlier this month Nickelodeon was "beginning to show momentum."
Media buyers, however, warn that adding more commercials can alienate both viewers and advertisers. They say that consumers have a certain amount of tolerance for advertisements, but don't like commercial breaks that run on too long. And if the amount of clutter reaches a certain level, commercials won't resonate as well with viewers.
"It is disappointing that Viacom networks continue to shore up their ratings underperformance by adding incremental clutter to an already crowded commercial environment," said Jason Kanefsky, executive vice president of strategic investments at MPG, an ad-buying firm owned by Havas SA. "This strategy seems disconnected with their clients' needs," he said.
Even before the latest increases, Viacom's channels were known to generally have heavier loads of commercials than many rivals, ad buyers say. The precise amount varies by channels. One buyer estimates that the average number of prime-time commercial minutes per hour ranges from 12 minutes and 30 seconds at MTV to 16 minutes and eight seconds at Nick at Nite. Nickelodeon, which aims at children, has a lower ad load, with nine minutes and 26 seconds, the buyer estimated.
Viacom didn't disclose how many commercials it runs during its shows.
In contrast, Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN plays nine minutes and 27 seconds of commercials per hour and Discovery Communications Inc.'s Discovery Channel plays 10 minutes and 59 seconds, the person said. Discovery and ESPN declined to comment.
One media buyer said the increase in the ad clutter has caused his firm to cut back on what it spends on some Viacom networks. "Nick at Nite has been devalued because of underperforming ratings and it's been compounded by them increasing the ad clutter," the ad buyer added.
Viacom isn't the first network to add more commercials when ratings softened. "It's a common tool," says Brian Wieser, a media analyst at Pivotal Research Group. "But you can't keep making up for shortfalls in ratings by adding to your commercial load. It's a nice tool to manage short-term problems."
Another media buyer said that Viacom's move to increase the ad load is a "double-edge sword," since increasing the length of ad breaks usually results in ratings falling as viewers are more inclined to leave a show that is overcluttered with ads.
Thanks to the growing availability of Internet video, viewers may be more likely to switch off their televisions if they grow impatient with commercials. Older seasons of some Viacom programs like Nickelodeon's popular cartoon "SpongeBob SquarePants" can be watched commercial-free on Netflix Inc. Analysts have questioned whether that has contributed to Nickelodeon's ratings declines.
Leaders & Bleeders: CPG Category Up, Google TV Ads Down
Perhaps the highlight of comedian Dennis Miller’s short run in the “Monday Night Football” broadcast booth came on his first night 12 years ago. Commenting on a promotion for the Republican National Convention, Miller said: “Republicans and Democrats, there's a couple of 4-and-12 teams.”
Hmm, do Americans think the two have worse records now?
In any case, it will be telling if tomorrow night's NFL game on NBC pulls in higher ratings than the Democratic convention across all the other networks combined.
As the decision on who will quarterback the country for the next four years approaches, it’s time for this month’s Leaders & Bleeders.
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4) Viacom – Nickelodeon is moving into NBC territory. The network’s performance has been rough, but the negative press may be rougher to overcome. More headlines about "SpongeBob" not soaking up any ratings or "Dora the Explorer" having lost her way are coming. The latest blow came in a Wall Street Journal report that Nick and Comedy Central have boosted their ad loads as ratings have dropped. Yet, the increase was 9% in the first half of 2012, not that much higher than the 7% jump for all of 2011.
Nickelodeon UK Announces The Results Of NickToon UK's "Battle Of The Nicktoons" Contest!
Nickelodeon UK has counted and tallied everyone's votes and have announced the results of each round of "Battle of the Nicktoons":
Week one saw Timmy Turner and his magical fairy godparents fight Sheen Estevez in Fairly Odd Parents Vs. Planet Sheen. The shows fought fiercely, but in the end, Nickelodeon's intrepid space explorer proved no match for Timmy Turner, Cosmo, Wanda and Baby Poof.
Week two saw warrior Master Po and the two energetic super fans of science fiction and fantasy fight it out in an epic Kung Fu battle in Kung Fu Panda Vs. Fanboy and Chum Chum. The master of Kung Fu fighting battled tirelessly against the masters of the surreal, but there could only be one winner - Kung Fu Panda!
Week three saw master secret agent Dudley Puppy take on the Masters of the Multiverse take to the arena in T.U.F.F. Puppy Vs. Matt Hatter Chronicles, but in the end, Nickelodeon's super sleuth proved no match to Nickelodeon's very own dimension explorer, Matt Hatter.
Week four saw the paramilitary penguins fight the master of screams themselves, Uncle Grizzly and his half-brother, The Night Night Porter, in The Penguins Of Madagascar Vs. Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids. No amount of gruesome tales read by the Uncle Grizzly and The Night Night Porter could put the The Penguins Of Madagascar off, who went on to claim victory!
Below are the "Battle Of The NickToons" results for each round in detail, from the official "Battle of the Nicktoons" webpage on the official NickToons UK website, Nicktoons.co.uk:
Thanks to everyone that voted
This Summer we had the biggest Nicktoons event of the year – Battle of the Nicktoons!
YOU voted for your favourites – here are the results...
Week 1:
Fairly Odd Parents 69%
Planet Sheen 31%
Week 2:
Kung Fu Panda 60%
Fanboy and Chum Chum 40%
Week 3:
T.U.F.F. Puppy 45%
The Matt Hatter Chronicles 55%
Week 4:
The Penguins Of Madagascar 72%
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids 28%
Nickelodeon Decides Not To Renew "How to Rock" For A Second Season; Series To Conclude With Festive Christmas Holiday Special Called Called "How To Rock Christmas" In December 2012
Breaking Nickelodeon News - David Israel, who is the Executive Producer on Nickelodeon's live-action comedy show "How to Rock", has announced and confirmed in a blog post on his official Tumblr blog, "On The Emmus", that Nickelodeon has decided to cancel and to not renew "How to Rock" for a second season (season 2), marking Nickelodeon's fourth live-action show cancellation this year, behind the hit Nickelodeon shows "iCarly", "Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures" and "Victorious", which were cancelled by Nickelodeon earlier this year.
Although David Israel, who also served as showrunner on Nickelodeon's "How To Rock", expressed his disappointment and acknowledged the disappointment of the Nickelodeon show's many fans at the Nickelodeon News, David Israel took the opportunity to remind "How To Rock" fans and Nickelodeon viewers the good news that there are still nine brand new episodes of "How To Rock" that Nickelodeon USA will be premiering and showing soon, and that the last episode (series finale) will be a 'tremendous, festive, funny and touching' Christmas holiday special called "How To Rock Christmas", where fans will be able to see Kevin Reed (Christopher O'Neal) and Nelson Baxter (Noah Crawford) dressed as elves, which Nickelodeon USA have scheduled to premiere on Saturday 8th December 2012 (transmission (TX) time to be confirmed by Nickelodeon USA).
Fans of Nickelodeon Stars Noah Crawford and Christopher O'Neal will also be able to continue to watch them on their brand new Nickelodeon show "You Gotta See This".
Below is David M. Israel's full statement about Nickelodeon's decision to not renew "How To Rock" for a second season, from his official Tumblr blog, "On The Emmus":
UPDATE - Following the announcement of the Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon Productions would not be commissioning a second season of "Rock To Rock", Nickelodeon, the Nickelodeon Stars of the show, and the show's executive producer, David Israel, have Tweeted (posted) their thoughts about Nickelodeon's cancellation of the show on their official Twitter profile pages.
Tweeted by Nickelodeon USA on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonTV):
Fans of Nickelodeon Stars Noah Crawford and Christopher O'Neal will also be able to continue to watch them on their brand new Nickelodeon show "You Gotta See This".
Below is David M. Israel's full statement about Nickelodeon's decision to not renew "How To Rock" for a second season, from his official Tumblr blog, "On The Emmus":
How To Rock The Future[Credit: Thanks to NickALive! reader Suraj Shah for finding and sharing the above "Camp Orange 2" video.]
Hey, HTR Fans.
David Israel here. How to Rock’s showrunner and Executive Producer.
There have been rumors swirling around about the future of How To Rock so I thought it time to set the record straight. Nickelodeon has decided, unfortunately, not to give How To Rock a second season. I know this news will be very disappointing for many of you. Believe me, it’s disappointing for me, too.
Why isn’t the show coming back? There’s no one simple answer. NIckelodeon is going through a transition right now. You already know that iCarly and Victorious are not coming back. Nickelodeon has many new shows in production and development that they believe will better suit their audience. While I don’t love their decision, I have no choice other than to accept it. The Nickelodeon executives who’ve worked on the development and production of How to Rock have been incredibly supportive of the show this past year. They’re good people who want nothing more than to make the best shows for their audience. I know it wasn’t an easy decision for them — they truly do like the show — and I’m grateful for the time and energy they’ve put in to make How To Rock as good as it is. Or was.
There is good news. We made 26 episodes. You’ve only seen 17 of them. Meaning — quick, do the math — there are NINE new episodes still to come and Nick will be showing all of them. Seasons of British shows are often 6 episodes. So if you think British right now, you still have a season and half of new How To Rocks. Smashing.
The next episode that will air is “How To Rock a Singing Telegram” on September 22nd. In it, Gravity 5 raises money for the school by performing singing telegrams in several different musical styles (including one like Big Time Rush, which is awesome). At the heart of the episode is a touching story about friendship. I know you’ll all like it. On September 29th, you’ll see “How To Rock a Yearbook” where Gravity 5 tries to get their own yearbook page, just like the Perfs have. The Perfs, of course, are two steps ahead. You’ll also learn why Zander is so secretive about last year’s yearbook from his old school — and why Stevie and Kevin will stop at nothing to uncover the secret.
There are 3 new episodes in October, including “How To Rock a High School Sensation” with special guest star Romeo Miller and “How To Rock a Camping Trip” in which you’ll be shocked which of the gang takes charge after Zander eats some bad berries. The acoustic campfire version of “Only You Can Be You” will melt you.
Our season — and series — will conclude on December 8th with “How To Rock Christmas.” Tremendous episode. Festive, funny, touching… and Kevin and Nelson are dresses as elves.
My biggest regret about How To Rock not getting a 2nd season is that I won’t be going to work everyday with the truly remarkable people who made the show happen. You know the cast and they are all incredibly talented and gracious people. Cymphonique, Samantha, Halston, Lulu, Max, Chris, Noah, Kirk, Jacob and our many guest stars brought the show to life by truly committing themselves to their characters. (Though I’m not sure Chris and Noah were ever really acting — they are that ridiculous.) I will miss our run-throughs and rehearsals and their pre-show rituals that I was fairly close to figuring out. (“Bunny bunny bunny bunny…”) All of them will continue to shine on screens and stages for years to come and I hope they look back at their How To Rock days with pride.
Behind the cast were a team of writers, producers, directors, production staff and a tireless, phenomenal crew who poured their collective hearts and souls into the show to make sure it looked good, sounded good and felt like a show worthy of being on Nickelodeon or any other channel. We never settled for average, always strived for excellence, and I think we hit far more home runs than we struck out. (Sam and Halston, that is a baseball reference. Can explain it to u more privately.)
Thank you, cast and crew, for your hard work and passion. This past year has been the best professional experience of my life. I hope it was as fun and rewarding for you as it was for me.
And then there are you fans. Wow are you people devoted. Especially you Shippers. As this was my first Nickelodeon show, I have never experienced fandom like I’ve seen on How To Rock. I’ve been overwhelmed (and slightly terrified) by your passion for the show and detailed observations of moments that occurred in various episodes. I am truly sorry that the How To Rock storylines won’t be continuing for multiple seasons because I know you would have been following — and complaining — every step of the way. You have no idea how gratifying it is — Chris and Noah, now would be a good time to google “gratifying” — to have the characters you helped create and develop strike such a chord with so many people. I’ve loved reading your comments about the show on Twitter (even those from the fearsome Zevie Nation) and look forward to seeing what you have to say about the final nine episodes. (Except those from the fearsome Zevie Nation).
I did read some comments about Nickelodeon after the Victorious news came out. I know how difficult it can be when some of your favorite shows go away. And I get the frustration. Try to keep in mind that the people at Nick really are trying to serve their audience the best they possibly can. Be open to the new shows that will be coming on in the next several months. They may surprise you.
Thank you, How To Rock Family, for going on this journey with me. I have loved every minute of it (almost) and could not be more proud of this season. Rather than focusing on what we didn’t get to do, let’s focus on all we’ve done. Life’s too short to worry, don’t you know it’s true. Only you can be you, only I can be me.
Rock On.
David
UPDATE - Following the announcement of the Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon Productions would not be commissioning a second season of "Rock To Rock", Nickelodeon, the Nickelodeon Stars of the show, and the show's executive producer, David Israel, have Tweeted (posted) their thoughts about Nickelodeon's cancellation of the show on their official Twitter profile pages.
Tweeted by Nickelodeon USA on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonTV):
How To Rock wasn't renewed for a 2nd season, but there are 9 new eps left to air & @Disrael knows you'll like them! http://at.nick.com/Rgaqne.Also, Tweeted by David Israel, the executive producer of the Nickelodeon series "How To Rock", on his official Twitter profile page (@Disrael):
And:Will there be a how to rock sountrack.!!??There are plans for a #HowtoRock Soundtrack [How To Rock Soundtrack]. Which I've heard and is awesome. Will keep u all posted.
Also:it sucks really bad how to rock didnt get a 2nd season :( however, i cant help but wonder if you will ever reveal if zevie is realAll will be revealed. Or nothing will be revealed. What will be revealed will be revealed. Boom.
And:since we wont get to know... was zevie ever going to get together?9 more episodes. So much time left for you to get no answers.
Also:you are a tease. at least something about grace and nelson? they are my favorite couple. :)Guess you're just gonna have to watch the Back 9
And::( will we get a soundtrack at least?I think there will be a soundtrack. There is one in the works -- and it's awesome.
Also:Will they sell How To Rock Episodes on DVD? D:Not sure about HTR DVD's but will find out. The great news is that I have all the DVD's. Great news for me, anyway.
Also, Tweeted by Nickelodeon Star and actor Noah Crawford, who portrays the tech-savvy, sci-fi loving keyboard player for Gravity 5 character Nelson Baxter on "How To Rock", on his official Twitter profile feed (@_noahcrawford_):[...] All the good shows r stopping!! iCarly, Victorious, and now HTR! I wonder if @DIsrael is bummed😰He is bummed:(( I'm sorry I really liked the show & think u did excellent. Will u be writing another nick show?Quite possibly
Very sad How To Rock will not be getting another season. Met some amazing new friends on that show and will always remember the fun we had.And:
The best episodes have yet to air so look forward to them! And I hope you have enjoyed watching Nelson as much as I have enjoyed playing himAlso:
Remember when one door closes another opens. I've got some exciting projects on the horizon that you're gonna love. Love you all, -NoahAnd:
Whoa whoa it's @kirkfox's [Nickelodeon Star and actor Kirk Fox, who portrays the Brewster High School history teacher Mr. March on "How To Rock"] birthday??? Ohhh yeahh my man! Time to party it up. Happy B-Day studlyAlso, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon Star and actress Lulu Antariksa, who portrays Gravity 5's smart, strong-headed,tough bass player character Stevie Rena Baskara on Nickelodeon's "How To Rock", on her official Twitter profile stream (@LuluAntariksa):@kirkfox: quit working without me! Not cool. You and @chrisoneal4 making all that nickelodeon coin. Thanks for birthday wishes.
Also, Tweeted by Nickelodeon Star and actress Samantha Boscarino, who plays the "How To Rock" characrer Molly Garfunkel, the new Queen of the Perfs and the antagonist of the series, on her official Twitter profile page (@Samantha Boscarino):I loved Stevie so much. I loved her I don't care attitude, and I'll always belive she had a secret crush on [Zander Robbins; portrayed by Nickelodeon Star and actor Max Schneider] :).I love Stevie, too. And I'm really going to miss her.
You're the best David! Thanks 4 a great experience. Will miss the #HowToRock fam!