Video Of Nickelodeon UK's Brand New 60 Second "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Launch Promo By Pixel DNA

To celebrate and promote Nickelodeon UK premiering and showing Nickelodeon's brand new CGI-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series from October 2012, the Sheffield, UK-based creative studio 'Pixel DNA' has unveiled a brand new high definition (HD) high quality (HQ) online streaming Nickelodeon video clip featuring the brand new 60-second "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" trailer/promo they made for Nickelodeon UK that will be broadcast across a number of national television channels including ITV, Channel 5, Disney Channel, and Cartoon Network, to advertise that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will be premiering Nickelodeon's brand new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television show from Monday 1st October 2012 at 5.00pm (BST (GMT+1)), which you can watch below (with transcript):

TMNT 60" TV Ad from Pixel DNA on Vimeo.

Following on from the success of our international TMNT Idents, we have just created a number of Motion Graphics shots for inclusion in the first set of promotional campaigns to push the brand new series of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' in the UK. This included a 60" TV campaign that will broadcast across a number of national TV channels including ITV, Channel 5, Disney, & Cartoon Network.

Our task was to create a number of high end graphics including close-ups of a 3D TMNT logo, as well as a number of 3D sets of a cityscape that needed to look dark and moody and also represent a similar style to the shows own look and feel. Some fun bits included name checks of each of the turtles where we were really able to go to town and integrate each of the characters in our own bespoke 3D set, with composited effects and even a few movie style lens flares to set the tone!

Created by accident.

Raised in the shaddows.

Kept a secret.

[Shredder laughs]

But this October, they shall surface!

It's Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

[Michelangelo: Banging entrance, dude!]

And these four brothers are out for a slice of the action!

[: Okay, who's next?]

[Michelangelo: (Laughs) We're gonna be famous!]

[Background music: Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme song/tune]

Leonardo.

[Leonardo: Here to dish out the mighty wrath of justice!

Donatello: Seriously, just yell "Get him!"]

Donatello.

[Donatello: Booyakasha!

Michelangelo: Sounds weird when he says it.]

Raphael.

[Raphael: Alright, a 'all you can beat' buffet!

Leonardo: You are seriouslly twisted.]

And Michelangelo.

[Michelangelo holding pair of Nunchaku (also known as "nunchucks" or "nunchuks"): This always works.

Michelangelo: Take THAT!

Michelangelo: OW!

Michelangelo: Burn!]

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the brand new series, will surface on the 1st of October, only on Nickelodeon!

Extra tags: Leo, Mike, Mikey, Michaelangelo, Don, Donny, Raph, Splinter, Commercial, Advert, Advertisement, Promo, Trailer, Design, TMNT

Nickelodeon And Viacom Consumer Products Names St. Petersburg, Russia-Based Riki Group As Master "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Licensee For Russia, CIS And Baltic Countries

From Kidscreen:

[...] Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) has named St. Petersburg-based Riki Group as the master licensee for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Russia, CIS and Baltic countries.

The new CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series makes its Nickelodeon Russian premiere in November 2012 with new episodes to be aired until 2015.

Also, from Animation Insider:

Animation Licensing News 2012 (September)

Animation Licensing News

The following article highlights a variety of licensing notes announced throughout September 2012. Items include an update on what should be a busy season for Nickelodeon's new TMNT television animation; a quick-service-restaurant agreement for DQ Entertainment; as well as a number of toy and general license/representation contracts for preschool media properties across international waters.

[...]

As Nickelodeon gets in gear for their new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, an array of licensing and merchandizing notes are likely to drop in over the coming weeks. The TMNT "Secret Sewer Lair Playset," for example, is expected to develop into one of the most in-demand toys for the 2012 holiday gift season.

But around the world, business keeps rolling along, as Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products assigns Riki Group (St. Petersburg, Russia) as the master licensing agent for the ninja turtle series, for the Russian, CIS, and Baltic markets. Riki Group is quoted as planning a cross-selling, franchise-building campaign for the property in tandem with TMNT's November 2012 local launch.

Raft Of Nickelodeon Shows Head To Emerging Markets

From Kidscreen:

Nick series head to emerging markets

A slew of international broadcasters across Russia, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have secured TV deals with Viacom International Media Networks for Nickelodeon programming.

Free-to-air broadcaster 2×2 has signed Nickelodeon's Legend of Korra, while Kazakhstan's NTK has landed a Nickelodeon-branded block, including iCarly season two, Big Time Rush season one, True Jackson VP season one, Bubble Guppies seasons one and two, Wonderpets seasons one and two, SpongeBob SquarePants season seven, and a renewal of seasons five and six, Penguins of Madagascar episodes 227 to 239, Kung Fu Panda season one, a renewal of iCarly season 1 and Supah Ninjas season one.

In Romania, CMA has acquired SpongeBob SquarePants episodes one to 164, Bubble Guppies season one, and Dora the Explorer seasons one to three, and five and six.

Macedonia's MRTV has snapped up SpongeBob SquarePants seasons one to seven, Dora the Explorer seasons one to six, Go, Diego Go! seasons one to four, Penguins of Madagascar seasons one and two, Kung Fu Panda season one and Avatar: The Last Airbender seasons one to three.

In Lithuania, LNK's Nick block includes Dora the Explorer, Kikoriki, SpongeBob SquarePants, Fairly Odd Parents, Kung Fu Panda, Victorious, Big Time Rush, iCarly, Penguins of Madagascar and T.U.F.F Puppy, while Markiza Slovakia's block includes seasons one and two of Spongebob SquarePants and Penguins of Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda season one.

Audiences in Ukraine will see T.U.F.F Puppy, Planet Sheen and Fanboy & Chum Chum following a deal signed with the country's STB channel, and the Baltics' Viasat has inked a Nick package deal covering SpongeBob SquarePants relicenses on seasons one to six and seasons seven and eight, Kung Fu Panda season one, relicenses on Penguins of Madagascar season one and two, as well as season three presales on Planet Sheen season one, T.U.F.F Puppy season one and The Troop season one.

In related Nick news, Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) has named St. Petersburg-based Riki Group as the master licensee for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Russia, CIS and Baltic countries.

The new CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series makes its Nickelodeon Russian premiere in November 2012 with new episodes to be aired until 2015.

Tags: CIS, Eastern Europe, Legend of Korra, Nickelodeon, Riki Group, Russia, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

BBC Worldwide Appoints Former Nickelodeon Online Staff Member Michael Fleshman As Senior Vice President Of Consumer Digital Technology

From Indiantelevision.com:

BBC Worldwide hires Fleshman as SVP Consumer Digital Technology

MUMBAI: Former Financial Times CTO and CIO Michael Fleshman has taken up a new role within BBC Worldwide's Consumer Digital business, overseen by MD and EVP of Digital, Daniel Heaf.

Fleshman is tasked with developing the technology needed to drive a further step change in BBC Worldwide's digital revenue. He'll take responsibility for the technology delivering all BBC Worldwide’s commercial digital businesses including Global iPlayer, TopGear.com and BBCShop.com.

His appointment further indicates BBC Worldwide's commitment to becoming a leader within the digital sphere and building its reputation and presence within international markets.

Fleshman is based in the UK and will work with teams in the UK, New York, Singapore and Oakland, who together will execute BBC Worldwide's Consumer Digital strategy to delivery digital experiences to all consumers across multiple devices and across multiple brands.

Heaf said, "Our digital business is growing fast and now represents 12.8 per cent of revenue to the business, up from 8.1 per cent during 2010/2011. While this is a fantastic achievement, we recognise there is much more to do. Michael is a highly respected and experienced technology professional with success in building global digital businesses at scale. I'm delighted to have him on board to support our
ambitions."

Fleshman said, "I have always had a great respect for the BBC Worldwide brand and am a great believer in its potential in the digital space. I am extremely excited that they have allowed me to play a part in building the business at this pivotal time for digital and look forward to working with Daniel and the team to execute our strategy."

Fleshman joins BBC Worldwide with over 20 years of experience in technology and product development across media, publishing and telecommunications. Prior to his appointment, Fleshman was CTO and CIO for the Financial Times, responsible for the technology strategy, architecture, development, and programme and portfolio management. He also oversaw technology operations and corporate IT systems for online, print and corporate technology functions, and had started work on unifying the historically separate IT and online functions at the FT. Fleshman also held similar roles at Nickelodeon Online/MTV Networks and AOL France.

Cartoon Forum Honors Euro Trio

From Variety.com:

Cartoon Forum honors Euro trio

Tributes go to Gulli, Monster, Jam Media

PARIS-- French digital terrestrial net Gulli and Ireland's Monster Entertainment and Jam Media topped the Cartoon Tributes Awards at the Cartoon Forum, the co-production mini-mart dedicated to European TV animation.

Lagardere-owned Gulli won broadcaster of the year, while Monster and Jam Media won the investor-distributor and producer nods, respectively.

Kids' channel Gulli broadcasts an eclectic mix of French and international shows, notably British fantasy-adventure series "Merlin" and local toon skeins like "Linus et Boon."

Dublin-based Monster finances and distributes TV series worldwide, notably the long-running, music-themed series "Planet Rock Profiles," which has sold to more than 168 countries.

Jam produces a range of shows that air around the world, including "Picme," a popular toon on PBS Kids Sprout in the U.S., Nickelodeon Junior worldwide and Irish broadcaster RTE; and "Roy," a live action-animation mockumentary airing in the U.K., Ireland, Australia and Scandinavia.

The 800 Cartoon Forum participants selected the winners.

Nick Jr. UK Launch Brand New And Exclusive "Peppa Pig - The New House" Competition To Celebrate The Launch Of Nick Jr. UK's Brand New "Peppa Pig" Online Game, "The New House"

To celebrate Nick Jr. UK and Ireland releasing the brand new "Peppa Pig" online game called "The New House" on Nick Jr. UK and Ireland's official "Peppa Pig" website on the official Nick Jr. UK and Ireland website, Nick Junior UK are giving "Peppa Pig" fans and visitors to NickJr.co.uk the chance to win a range of great "Peppa Pig" playsets so they can have their very own "Peppa Pig" House!

From Nick Jr. UK and Ireland's official "Peppa Pig: The New House Competition" webpage on Nick Jr. UK and Ireland's official website at NickJr.co.uk:

Peppa Pig The New House Competition

Peppa Pig Competition

To celebrate the release of The New House, Peppa Pig’s brand new game on Nick Jr., we are giving you the chance to win a range of cute Peppa Pig playsets so you can have your very own Peppa Pig House!

Play Peppa Pig The New House [on NickJr.co.uk!]

To enter, all you need to do is have some fun building a house with Mr Bull, Peppa, George and Daddy Pig in this new game by clicking the [link] above and then answering the following question:

Who gives their stamp of approval on your house at the end of the game?

Mr Rabbit
Peppa Pig
Mr Bull

Prizes

1st Prize:

3x First Prizes: Peppa Pig World of Playsets - Six playsets in one.Full set of Playtime Fun Playsets including the Swing, the Zipline, the See-Saw and the Slide.

Runners-up:

7x Runners-up Prizes: Peppa Pig World of Playsets - Six playsets in one.

Sponsored by Little Characters

Watch Peppa Pig everyday on Nick Jr.

[Nick Jr. UK and Ireland/Nickelodeon UK Limited] will not share your details with any other person or business.
The competition closes on Tuesday 2nd October 2012

You can enter Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland's exclusive "Peppa Pig The New House Competition" here on the official competition page on the official Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland website. Good luck!

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nick Jr. UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickJrUK):

Does your Jr. love Peppa Pig? RT if they do! Play the new #PeppaPig game on the Nick Jr. site. Help Peppa build a house http://on.nickjr.co.uk/tnh.

Nickelodeon UK And Zappar Unveil George At Asda's Brand New And Exclusive "SpongeBob SquarePants" Augmented Reality T-Shirt Called "Action Sponge"!

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced in a demonstration video on Telly (telly.com/NickelodeonUK) that the British supermarket chain Asda has unveiled and started to sell a brand new and exclusive "SpongeBob SquarePants" 'come to life' t-shirt called "Action Sponge" which is made by AR specialists Zappar, that when viewed through the camera of a smartphone using the special Zappar App (currently available for the Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, and Google Android), comes to life and interactive on the screen using Augmented Reality technology, letting the viewer interact with Nickelodeon Megastar SpongeBob SquarePants and play a exclusive 'Karate Choppers' game, where you have to help Spongebob defend himself from the krabby patty onslaught, using his kung-fu kicks and your fast reactions, as part of Asda's "George" kidswear clothing line brand (also known as 'Asda/George' and 'George@Asda'). You can view Zapper and Nickelodeon UK's brand new "SpongeBob: Action Sponge" T-Shirt, which is currently being sold exclusively by George At Asda, demonstration video below:

See SpongeBob come to life in front of you with the brand new SpongeBob Augmented Reality t-shirt out now at George exclusively at Asda.

You can buy Zapper and Nickelodeon UK's brand new "SpongeBob SquarePants: Action Sponge" T-Shirt here on the official George At Asda website on the official Asda Direct website, direct.asda.com. You can also view Zappar's official product page for Nickelodeon UK and George@Asda's brand new "SpongeBob SquarePants" Augmented Reality "Action Sponge" T-Shirt here on Zappar.com.

To celebrate the launch of Nickelodeon UK and Zappar's brand new "SpongeBob SquarePants" T-Shirt called "Action Sponge" exclusively at George@Asda, George Style, the official blog of the 'George' fashion range, has teamed up with Nickelodeon UK to launch a brand new competition, where the winner will get an iPod Touch, SpongeBob Zappar t-shirt and a SpongeBob SquarePants goodie bag, plus ten runners-up will win a SpongeBob goodie bag! You can enter George Style's SpongeBob Zappar t-shirt contest here on georgestyle.george.com!

WIN - Win an iPod touch in our SpongeBob SquarePants Zappar t-shirt competition!

This SpongeBob SquarePants t-shirt might seem like an ordinary kids’ t-shirt but take a closer look…

It’s the latest in our range of fun Zappar t-shirts which come to life with the help of a smartphone! Simply download the free app, point your phone at the t-shirt design and watch what happens.

The app works by detecting the unique shape and colours used in the print – you can download the free apps from Zappar.com for your iPhone, iPad or Android phone.

The t-shirt is just £7 and available online now and in store from 16th September. To celebrate the launch we’ve teamed up with Nickelodeon to give you the chance to win an amazing prize. The winner will get an iPod Touch, SpongeBob Zappar t-shirt and SpongeBob SquarePants goodie bag. Ten runners-up will win a SpongeBob goodie bag.

For your chance to win simply watch the video [here on George Styles' official "SpongeBob SquarePants" competition webpage] and tell us the colour of SpongeBob Squarepants’ karate gloves using the form below. Make sure you enter before noon on Wednesday 17th October 2012 for your chance to win – see full terms and conditions.

Or if you can’t wait to get your hands on it buy it now from George.com – and check out our other Zappar t-shirts.

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

.http://twitvid.com/B9QEI - See SpongeBob come to life in front of you with the brand new SpongeBob Augmented Reality t-shirt out now at Geor

Nickelodeon UK Announces That Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice To Visit The HMV Branch On Market Street, Manchester For Meet And Greet Session On Friday 21st September 2012

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland have announced on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK) that Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice, who plays the character Tori Vega on the hit Nickelodeon show "Victorious", will be visiting the HMV shop on Market Street, Manchester on Friday 21st September 2012 from 5.00pm to hold a special "Meet and Greet Victoria Justice" session, where Victoria Justice will also be signing copies of the brand new "Victorious" musical album "Victorious 2.0: More Music From The Hit TV Show", as part of Victoria Justice's latest visit and tour of the UK!

come and say hi to @VictoriaJustice at HMV, Market Street Manchester signing FRIDAY 21st Sep at 5pm! #VJUK.

Also, below is the full information about the HMV store on Market Street, Manchester's special "Meet And Greet Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice" event from the official HMV UK websites' official "HMV Get Closer - Signings, Gigs, Launches... Come Along" webpage:

victoria justice @ hmv 90 market st, manchester

Victoria Justice will be meeting fans and signing copies of the new album 'Victorious 2.0'

hmv 90 Market St, Manchester - Fri 21 September at 5.00pm

Twitter: #hmvVictorious

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