The Victorious Cast Says This Is The Best Season Yet!
Just when you thought Victorious couldn't get any better, the new season hit the tube! And not only do we think these all new episodes are some of the best yet, but the cast thinks so, too! While walking the red carpet at the Creative Arts Emmys, the Hollywood Arts posse spilled to ClevverTV on how excited they are for the new shows airing this fall.
When chatting about their thousands of fans and followers, Liz Gillies exclaimed, "They're gonna be so happy to see these episodes coming out!" And Ariana Grande added, "The season that is yet to come out is the best season yet."
But Avan Jogia thinks that the reason these episodes are so fantastic is because their group is tighter than ever! According to Avan, the set was filled with fun and games while shooting the last few episodes. "We just joked around," he said. "It was a good time."
And Avan wasn't alone. Everyone in this star-studded cast agrees. This season is the sweetest because of the close bond the cast shares on and off the screen. "We've really grown a family, you know, three years!" Leon Thomas said. "I think the last couple of episodes are just the complete essence of all of us being friends and being comfortable together," Liz added. And Ariana continued, "The hardest I've ever laughed in my entire life has been with these people."
Well, funny enough, the hardest we've ever laughed was probably watching the show! And we've still got quite a few laughs left. Don't miss another all new episode of Victorious coming your way this Saturday at 8:30/7:30c!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The Cast Of The Popular Nickelodeon Sitcom "Victorious" Say That Season 4 Is The Best Season Yet!
Below is a Nickelodeon News article about the all-new fourth season of the hit Nickelodeon comedy series "Victorious", which Nickelodeon USA is currently premiering in North America every Saturday night as part of Nickelodeon USA's brand new Nickelodeon Programming Stunt and Block called "Gotta See Saturdays", from the 'Nickelodeon Stars' section of the (geo-locked) official Nickelodeon USA website, Nick.com:
Nick Jr. Channel UK To Show A Brand New Episode Of "A Bedtime Story" On 12th October 2012, Featuring Arlene Phillips OBE Telling The Kids' Story Of "The Giraffe And The Sparrow"
Nick Jr. UK and Ireland has announced on their official Twitter profile page (@NickJrUK) that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's preschool channel, Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland, will premiere a brand new episode of Nick Junior's popular Bedtime stories series "A Bedtime Story" that will guest star English choreographer, theatre director, talent scout, TV presenter, TV judge and former dancer Arlene Phillips OBE on Friday 12th October 2012 at 7.15pm, as part of Nick Jr. Channel UK's nightly 'Bedtime' programming strand (block), Nick Jr.'s brand new "A Bedtime Story" episode will feature Arlene Phillips reading the classic children's tale "The Giraffe and the Sparrow" for Nick Jr. viewers and fans:
Don't forget tomorrow night is a brand new Bedtime Story with @arlenephillips Tune in at 7.15pm tomorrow @NickJrUK.Also, from Nick Jr. UK and Ireland's "What's On" schedule section on the official Nick Jr. UK and Ireland website, NickJr.co.uk:
7:15pm - A Bedtime Story: Arlene Phillips reads tonight's bedtime story, 'The Giraffe and the Sparrow'.
Viacom's Antonio Campo Dall'Orto Shines Light On The World's 'Super-Now Generation' At The Abu Dhabi Media Summit 2012
From Broadcast:
Viacom's Dall’Orto shines light on the world’s 'super-now generation'
Viacom's evp of music brands spotlights the youth market, especially in the Middle East.
Antonio Campo Dall’Orto, executive vice president of music brands for Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), delivered a rousing presentation about the Middle East’s youth market at the Abu Dhabi Media Summit today.
Dall’Orto summarised the key characteristics and insights from ten US and global research studies conducted between 2009 and 2011, which collected data from 24 countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia for the first time.
Dall’Orto started out by confirming that there are almost 2.4 billion ‘Millennials’ (people born 1981-2001) – also known as ‘Generation Y’ and the ‘Echo Boomers’ - in the world today, accounting for 34% of the total global population. The Middle East’s ‘Millennial’ bracket rises to an astonishing 48%.
Millenials' spending power is pushing $1 trillion, he said, making them increasingly important in the consumer chain.
Dall’Orto characterised Middle Eastern Millennials as “better educated, more self-esteemed, more demanding, more tech-savvy and more ambitious” than previous generations: “Their positivity and freedom is provided by technology, the strength of relationship with their parents and their use of humour and wit,” he said.
“This generation want to reform the world in a positive manner rather than rebel against it,” he continued. He singled out its “strong sense of social responsibility” and said it is the “most positive generation in decades.”
They are the “supernow generation,” he added: “They live in the moment and have cancelled failure from their vocabulary. Authenticity is a by-word for this generation – cheating or falseness are considered among the new deadly sins.”
Connectivity and sharing is vital to this generation, he said: “Media consumption is characterised by multitasking in this multimedia world they have grown up in – they are digital natives – it’s not technology it’s life and technology is used to share culture and ideas.”
“We’re seeing the increasing power of the collective fuel new ways of doing things,” he concluded.
Campo Dall’Orto is also the MD of VIMN’s South Europe cluster, a position he has held since 1999, overseeing Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, Africa, the Middle East, Malta and Turkey. His remit covers VIMN's brands in the region, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, VH1 and Game One.
Campo Dall’Orto originally joined MTV Networks International in 1997 to lead the launch of MTV Italy as the first MD of the channel.
DreamWorks' "Madagascar Live!" Stage Show To Tour Around UK Arenas In 2013
From WhatsOnStage.com:
DreamWorks' Madagascar Live! tours UK arenas next year
The first arena tour of DreamWorks Madagascar Live!, adapted from the hit 2005 animated film, will visit nine cities in the UK next year beginning in January 2013.
The story centres on animals from New York's Central Park Zoo - including Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo - who find themselves on an unexpected journey to Madagascar.
According to press, "Everyone's favourite Madagascar characters will star in a live theatrical show based on the blockbuster DreamWorks Animation franchise, reliving the fun and humour of the animals and their escapades, brilliantly recreated in an arena production of lively storytelling, dance and music, including the hit song ‘Move It, Move It’."
Bill Damaschke, chief creative officer for DreamWorks Animation, said today: "I could not be more delighted that the characters of Madagascar will be taking to the stage in the UK in 2013. The show that we have created, and that is being presented by Stage Entertainment Touring Productions brings together all the energy, wit and fun of the films to make an inventive entertaining live experience."
Madagascar Live! is directed by Gip Hoppe, director of Dora the Explorer Live who has worked with Broadway Across America and Nickelodeon on other family friendly live touring productions including: Blue's Clues Live, Dora's Pirate Adventure and Go, Diego, Go Live! Hoppe also wrote and directed the Broadway play Jackie: An American Life and is a founding member and co-artistic director of the Wellfleet Harbor Actor’s Theatre.
Madagascar Live! will visit: Bournemouth International Centre (10-13 January 2013), Birmingham NEC (18-20 January), Brighton Centre (25-27 January), Nottingham Capital FM Arena (1-3 February), Newcastle Metro Radio Arena (8-10 February), Cardiff Motorpoint Arena (15-17 February), Exeter Westpoint Arena (21-24 February), London Wembley Arena (1-3 March) and Glasgow SECC Clyde Auditorium (8-10 March).
Nickelodeon Africa Announces Plans To Start To Show Nickelodeon's Brand New CGI-Animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" TV Series From Sunday 25 November 2012
According to this Nickelodeon Africa News article on Media Update about the LEGO Group and Nickelodeon announcing their expanded global partnership to bring the Nickelodeon's brand new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" to the construction toy category, Nickelodeon Africa, which broadcasts in Sub-Saharan Africa (the area of the continent of Africa that lies south of the Sahara) and in 47 countries across the African continent, will start to premiere and show Nickelodeon's brand new CGI-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series on Sunday 25 November 2012 at 11.25am!:
The LEGO Group and Nickelodeon have announced that they would expand their global partnership to develop a range of LEGO construction toys inspired by the recently launched CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series (set to launch in sub-Saharan Africa on Nickelodeon, channel 305 on DStv, at 11:25 on Sunday, 25 November).
The LEGO Group And Nickelodeon Announce Expanded Global Partnership To Bring "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" To The Construction Toy Category
Below is a The LEGO Group Press Release from PRNewswire:
The LEGO Group and Nickelodeon Announce Expanded Global Partnership to Bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Construction Toy CategoryAlso, from The Grocer:
- Construction Toy Collection to Launch in January 2013 -
BILLUND, Denmark, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group, makers of the world's leading construction toys, and Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading entertainment brands for kids, announced today an expansion of their global partnership to develop construction toys inspired by the recently launched CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series. The collection is slated to launch in North America and the UK in January 2013 and will roll out in global markets later in the year. The companies have a long-standing relationship and first partnered together in 2006 to create LEGO® SpongeBob Squarepants. Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered on Sept. 29 and was an instant hit, drawing almost 12 million viewers during its premiere weekend.
LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brings the action-packed adventures of Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo to life in LEGO form with a series of vehicles, renowned scenes and iconic LEGO minifigures. One playset and select minifigures from the forthcoming line will be unveiled at the LEGO booth #1538 at New York Comic-Con at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from October 11-14.
"We are thrilled to partner again with Nickelodeon to help bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to a new generation of kids," said Jill Wilfert, vice president, licensing and entertainment for The LEGO Group. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seamlessly combines action and comedy and Nickelodeon is brilliantly balancing what was great about the original property while still making it feel fresh. No doubt fans and builders alike will love the LEGO products our team has created."
"Following the triumphant return to TV of Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles we're very excited to expand our connection with our audience and fans through stellar creative play with one of the most respected and admired brands in the world: LEGO," said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President Global Toys and Electronics for Nickelodeon. "LEGO's system of play combined with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle power will lend itself to hours and hours of creativity and fun for kids and families around the globe."
The series begins as the turtles emerge from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, ready to confront the wondrous and hostile world of New York City and face enemies more dangerous and pizza more delicious than anything they could have imagined. Funnier and with more ninjutsu than ever before, the show will explore the companionship of four teenage brothers learning to rely on themselves and one another as they unravel the mystery of their existence and grow to become the heroes in a half-shell that they are destined to be. The premiere episode was executive produced by Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin & J.R. Ventimilia and Peter Hastings.
The 26-episode, half-hour action-comedy series breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers played by Jason Biggs (American Pie) as "Leonardo," Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as "Donatello" (Paulsen also voiced the original "Raphael" from 1987-1996 in the very first TMNT series), Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as "Michelangelo" and Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) as "Raphael." The series airs regularly on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT).
Considered one of the most popular kids' television programs of the 1980s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a classic, global property created in 1984 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It first debuted as a successful comic book series and then became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series and later spawned four blockbuster theatrical releases. The property also has translated into a significant consumer products business—with DVDs, video games, toys and more--that has generated billions of dollars at retail.
About The LEGO Group
The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932 and today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children, employing approximately 9,000 people globally. The LEGO Group is committed to the development of children's creative and imaginative abilities. LEGO products can be purchased in more than 130 countries. Visit www.LEGO.com
LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of The LEGO Group. © 2012 The LEGO Group.
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 www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).
© 2012 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Based on characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman.
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Lego treatment for Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesAlso, from Toy News:
Lego will be rolling out a range of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle products in January.
The company announced today that it was teaming up with Nickelodeon to launch a range of construction toys inspired by the new animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV show that aired for the first time in the UK last week.
Turtles Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo will be getting the Lego treatment in the form of playsets and minifigures, with some sets going on display at New York Comic-Con this weekend.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles first appeared in 1984 in a comic book created Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It later became an animated TV show and also spawned four theatrical releases.
Lego and Nickelodeon have previously worked together to create Lego SpongeBob Squarepants.
Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets revealedAlso, from Media Update:
Licensed construction toys to launch in the UK and North America in January 2013.
A host of Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys will hit toy shelves next year.
The Lego Group has expanded its global partnership with Nickelodeon to produce construction toys based on the iconic mutant turtles.
The toy line will include play-sets and minifigures, some of which are being shown off this week at the New York Comic-Con, from October 11th to 14th.
The toys are set to arrive in North America and the UK in January 2013, and will roll out to global markets later on.
Click the image below for a high-res look at the new Lego Turtles products:
Turtles was a smash hit in the '80s and now it's making a comeback on children's TV channel Nickelodeon. The series premiered on October 1st in the UK; new episodes will air on Monday evenings at 5pm.
Lego and Nickelodeon have already worked together in 2006 to produce Lego SpongeBob Squarepants.
"We are thrilled to partner again with Nickelodeon to help bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to a new generation of kids," said Jill Wilfert, The Lego Group's VP of licensing and entertainment.
"No doubt fans and builders alike will love the Lego products our team has created."
Manuel Torres, senior VP for global toys and electronics at Nickelodeon, added: "Following the triumphant return to TV of Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we're very excited to expand our connection with our audience and fans, through stellar creative play, with one of the most respected and admired brands in the world: Lego.
"Lego's system of play combined with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle power will lend itself to hours and hours of creativity and fun for kids and families around the globe."
Other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles licensees include Playmates, with Giochi Preziosi and its subsidiary Flair responsible for its toy range in the UK and Europe.
Worlds Apart will be developing a bedroom and outdoor play range, while Sambro will be launching wheeled goods, games and licensed arts and crafts products.
Tags: lego, nickelodeon, teenage mutant ninja turtles
The LEGO Group, Nickelodeon expand their global partnership to develop a range of toysAlso, from Kidscreen:
The LEGO Group and Nickelodeon have announced that they would expand their global partnership to develop a range of LEGO construction toys inspired by the recently launched CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series (set to launch in sub-Saharan Africa on Nickelodeon, channel 305 on DStv, at 11:25 on Sunday, 25 November).
One of the most popular kids’ television programmes of the 1980s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a classic, global property created in 1984 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It first debuted as a successful comic book series and then became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series and later spawned four blockbuster movie releases. The property also has translated into a significant consumer products business - with DVDs, video games, toys and more - that has generated billions of dollars at retail.
LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brings the action-packed adventures of Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo to life in LEGO form with a series of vehicles, renowned scenes and iconic LEGO minifigures. One playset and select minifigures from the forthcoming line will be unveiled at the LEGO booth at New York Comic-Con from Thursday, 11 October to Sunday, 14 October.
The collection is slated to launch in North America and the UK in January 2013 and in sub-Saharan Africa early in 2013. The companies have a long-standing relationship and first partnered together in 2006 to create LEGO SpongeBob Squarepants. In the USA, Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Turtles premiered on Saturday, 29 September and was an instant hit, drawing almost 12 million viewers during its premiere weekend. The premiere episode was executive produced by Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin and J.R. Ventimilia and Peter Hastings.
The new 26-episode, half-hour action-comedy series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers, played by Jason Biggs as Leonardo; Rob Paulsen as Donatello; Greg Cipes as Michelangelo and Sean Astin as Raphael.
The series begins as the turtles emerge from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, ready to confront the wondrous and hostile world of New York City and face enemies more dangerous and pizza more delicious than anything they could have imagined. Funnier and with more ninjutsu than ever before, the show will explore the companionship of four teenage brothers learning to rely on themselves and one another as they unravel the mystery of their existence and grow to become the heroes in a half-shell that they are destined to be.
“We are thrilled to partner again with Nickelodeon to help bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to a new generation of kids,” said Jill Wilfert, vice president, licensing and entertainment for The LEGO Group. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seamlessly combines action and comedy and Nickelodeon is brilliantly balancing what was great about the original property while still making it feel fresh. No doubt fans and builders alike will love the LEGO products our team has created.”
"Following the triumphant return to TV of Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles we're very excited to expand our connection with our audience and fans through stellar creative play with one of the most respected and admired brands in the world: LEGO,” said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President Global Toys and Electronics for Nickelodeon Consumer Products. “LEGO's system of play combined with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle power will lend itself into hours and hours of creativity and fun to kids and families around the globe."
Tagged Publications: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon
Lego snaps up TMNT construction toy licenseAlso, from AOL's ComicsAlliance:
Danish toyco Lego and Nickelodeon have expanded their global partnership to include the development of construction toys based on Nick's new CGI series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The first Lego TMNT collection is set to launch in North America and the UK, where the series just scored a berth on ITV channels, in January with a global rollout taking place later in 2013.
Lego TMNT will render the famous butt-kicking quartet as minifigures and in playsets, complete with a series of vehicles.
The new 26 x half hour series airs on Nickelodeon US on Saturdays at 11 a.m. EST and will launch on Nickelodeon UK this month, with CiTV and ITV1 broadcasts to follow in the spring.
Tags: construction toys, Lego, Nickelodeon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Lego Sets On The Way In 2013Also, from Technabob (blog):
Following the success of its Marvel and DC sets, Lego is turning its attention to perhaps one of the most famous indie comics-turned-multimedia juggernauts of all time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Starting in 2013, Lego will roll out sets based on Nickelodeon's new CG animated TMNT series in the US and UK, including the team's new vehicle of choice, the Shellraiser. To tease the announcement, Lego sent out a fun buildable pizza slice press kit, with plenty of homages to TMNT lore on the box. This week at New York Comic Con, however, Lego will be giving fans a much closer look at its plans for the TMNT at booth #1538. You can take a look at images of Lego's new TMNT minifigures, the Shellraiser Street Chase set, two NYCC exclusive minifigs being given away at the show and the pizza slice press kit after the cut.
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NYCC Giveaway Minifigs
[Click here to view photographs of Nickelodeon and LEGO's] Special TMNT Pizza Slice Press Kit Teaser
Tags: LEGO - Nickelodeon - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles - TMNT - toys
LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles on the Snap ShellAlso, from MediaConnection:
Growing up I was a huge fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. Though I wasn't a fan in the slightest of the horribly cheesy live-action TMNT movie. I was a bit excited when I heard that Nickelodeon was coming out with a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon and that cartoon has turned out to be impressively popular. To go along with that new cartoon, Nickelodeon and that purveyor of the geekiest of toys, LEGO, have announced new LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets.
The sets will bring Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo to life as LEGO minifigs, complete with little weapons.
The LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets will include a series of vehicles and scenes building sets. The first set being shown off is #79104 – The Shellraiser Street Chase – complete with pizza delivery truck
The sets are currently being shown off at the New York Comic-Con through October 14th, and will arrive in stores in North America and the U.K. in January 2013.
LEGO Brings The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles To Construction ToysAlso, from OnScreenAsia:
The LEGO Group, makers of the world's leading construction toys, and Nickelodeon, one of the world’s leading entertainment brands for kids, announced today an expansion of their global partnership to develop construction toys inspired by the recently launched CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series. The collection is slated to launch in North America and the UK in January 2013 and will roll out in global markets later in the year. The companies have a long-standing relationship and first partnered together in 2006 to create LEGO®SpongeBob Squarepants. Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered on Sept. 29 and was an instant hit, drawing almost 12 million viewers during its premiere weekend.
LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brings the action-packed adventures of Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo to life in LEGO form with a series of vehicles, renowned scenes and iconic LEGO minifigures. One playset and select minifigures from the forthcoming line will be unveiled at the LEGO booth #1538 at New York Comic-Con at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from October 11-14.
“We are thrilled to partner again with Nickelodeon to help bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to a new generation of kids,” said Jill Wilfert, vice president, licensing and entertainment for The LEGO Group. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seamlessly combines action and comedy and Nickelodeon is brilliantly balancing what was great about the original property while still making it feel fresh. No doubt fans and builders alike will love the LEGO products our team has created.”
“Following the triumphant return to TV of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles we’re very excited to expand our connection with our audience and fans through stellar creative play with one of the most respected and admired brands in the world: LEGO,” said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President Global Toys and Electronics for Nickelodeon. “LEGO’s system of play combined with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle power will lend itself to hours and hours of creativity and fun for kids and families around the globe.”
The series begins as the turtles emerge from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, ready to confront the wondrous and hostile world of New York City and face enemies more dangerous and pizza more delicious than anything they could have imagined. Funnier and with more ninjutsu than ever before, the show will explore the companionship of four teenage brothers learning to rely on themselves and one another as they unravel the mystery of their existence and grow to become the heroes in a half-shell that they are destined to be. The premiere episode was executive produced by Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin &J.R. Ventimilia and Peter Hastings.
The 26-episode, half-hour action-comedy series breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers played by Jason Biggs (American Pie) as “Leonardo,” Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as “Donatello” (Paulsen also voiced the original “Raphael” from 1987-1996 in the very first TMNT series), Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as “Michelangelo” and Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) as “Raphael.” The series airs regularly on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT).
Considered one of the most popular kids’ television programs of the 1980s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a classic, global property created in 1984 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It first debuted as a successful comic book series and then became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series and later spawned four blockbuster theatrical releases. The property also has translated into a significant consumer products business—with DVDs, video games, toys and more–that has generated billions of dollars at retail.
LEGO and Nickelodeon to bring TMNT to the construction toy categoryAlso, from SuperHeroHype.com:
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be brought to life in LEGO form with a series of vehicles, renowned scenes and iconic LEGO minifigures.
The LEGO Group and Nickelodeon will be expanding their global partnership to develop construction toys inspired by the recently launched CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series. The collectibles are scheduled to launch in North America and the UK in January 2013 and will roll out in global markets later in the year.
LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brings the action-packed adventures of Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo to life in LEGO form with a series of vehicles, renowned scenes and iconic LEGO minifigures.
LEGO and Nickelodeon have a long-standing relationship, first partnering together in 2006 to create LEGO SpongeBob Squarepants. “We are thrilled to partner again with Nickelodeon to help bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to a new generation of kids,” said Jill Wilfert, vice president, licensing and entertainment for The LEGO Group. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seamlessly combines action and comedy and Nickelodeon is brilliantly balancing what was great about the original property while still making it feel fresh. No doubt fans and builders alike will love the LEGO products our team has created.”
Get Ready for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LEGOsAlso, from Gifts & Decorative Accessories:
After their very successful return to television earlier this year, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are also coming in brick form. Nickelodeon and LEGO have teamed up to make new sets and mini-figures from the brand new cartoon series. The sets will launch in January of 2013 and we've got a look at one of them for you here. Seen below is the "Shellraiser Street Chase" and it features Leonardo, Michelangelo, Dogpound, a Foot Soldier, and a Kraang Droid.
Click on the images [above] for a bigger version!
LEGO, Nickelodeon, 'Construct' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys
LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
BILLUND, Denmark - The LEGO Group and Nickelodeon, has expanded a global partnership to develop construction toys inspired by the CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) series. The collection is scheduled to launch in North America and the UK January 2013.
The LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will brings the adventures of Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo to play time with a series of vehicles, renowned scenes and LEGO minifigures. A playset and select minifigures from the upcoming line was unveiled at this year's New York Comic-Con.
"We are thrilled to partner again with Nickelodeon to help bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to a new generation of kids," said Jill Wilfert, vice president, licensing and entertainment, The LEGO Group, in a statement. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seamlessly combines action and comedy and Nickelodeon is brilliantly balancing what was great about the original property while still making it feel fresh. No doubt fans and builders alike will love the LEGO products our team has created."
The new TMNT construction collection is slated to enter global markets later in 2013.
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