UPDATE (Tuesday 6th November 2012) - Nickelodeon UK has now announced that Nickelodeon UK/HD will now premiere the brand new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" called "The Gauntlet" on Monday 26th November 2012.
Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced the Nickelodeon UK and Ireland News that Nickelodeon UK will premiere and show the ninth brand new episode of Nickelodeon's brand new action-packed CGI-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series, called "Enter Shredder" (also known as "The Gauntlet"), on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Monday 19th November 2012 at 5.00pm (repeated at 6.00pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1), as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012" and as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights!
In the brand new episode of Nickelodeon's brand new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" CGI-animated TV show called "Enter Shredder" (AKA "The Gauntlet"), which Nickelodeon/HD UK and Ireland will premiere at 5pm on Monday 19th November 2012, after April O'Neil receives a warning from her imprisoned father, Kirby, she and the Heroes in a Half Shell embark on a mission to save him and stop the Kraang from detonating a mutagen bomb in the city!
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Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Start To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of "Alien Surf Girls" From Monday 19th November 2012
Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced the Nickelodeon UK and Ireland News that Nickelodeon UK will start to premiere and show brand new episodes of the brand new Australian live action television series "Alien Surf Girls" (also known as "Lightning Point") on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK in a Monday to Thursday format at 6.30pm (repeated at 7.30pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1) from Monday 19th November 2012, starting with the brand new episode of "Alien Surf Girls" called "Distracted", as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012"!
In the brand new episode of "Alien Surf Girls" titled "Distracted", which Nickelodeon/HD UK and Ireland will premiere at 6.30pm on Monday 19th November 2012, many weeks after the boat was discovered in the cane field, no clues have been found and no further message from Lumina has come. Zoey is frustrated – so she throws herself into surfing. Brandon notices her new energy on the waves and on her behalf, challenges Madison to an impromptu surf competition. But the only way Zoey can win is with Brandon's help. She reluctantly agrees... Meanwhile, Kiki just cannot believe that the boat doesn't hold more secrets. When Amber and Luca refuse to help her, Kiki ventures to the boatyard alone – and into the domain of old alien hunter Harry Dean.
Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will also premiere the brand new "Alien Surf Girls" episodes;
"See the Light" on Monday 26th November 2012 at 6.30pm - The gang decide not to let Brandon know about the toy lighthouse until they know more about it – except Zoey, whose growing feelings for Brandon make her more sensitive to his needs to reconnect with his parents’ past. Howver, Brandon discovers the toy lighthouse from his past, it reveals another dark secret, a Plasma Card. How can he tell his girlfriend that he's found alien technology – and can use it?
"Vanished" on Tuesday 27th November 2012 at 6.30pm - Zoey and Brandon are closer than ever, so when Amber suggests a house party to celebrate the newest couple in Lightning Point, everyone's excited. That is, except Madison. But when Brandon accidentally makes Madison disappear, Zoey and Kiki realise what this means – he is half Luminan!
"Power Up" on Wednesday 28th November 2012 at 6.30pm - Zoey and Kiki are relieved to find out that half-Luminan Brandon can't use the card properly. Perhaps he'll never need to know their secret? The only way they can be sure they are out of danger though, is to destroy the card. But when Zoey is nearly caught by Brandon trying to steal it, Luca has to take matters into his own hands, and Brandon starts to remember moments from his childhood and finally discovers how to unleash his full power.
"Heartbreak" on Thursday 29th November 2012 at 6.30pm - Zoey can't help but feel Brandon needs to know who she truly is. But before she can tell him, a dangerous lightning storm engulfs Lightning Point. Zoey has to choose between keeping her secret or saving Brandon's life – and risk losing him either way.
Nickelodeon UK has also announced plans to premiere the brand new episodes of "Alien Surf Girls" called "Poles Apart" and "Family Ties" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012", "December on Nickelodeon UK 2012", as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights.
With "Alien Surf Girls", Nickelodeon brings you Australia's latest teen export, which is packed full of sun, sea, surf and secret identities! Produced by the creator of H2O: Just Add Water, Jonathan M. Shiff, "Alien Surf Girls" follows the adventures of teen aliens Zoey and Kiki as they embark on a forbidden mission to Earth. When their spaceship explodes, the girls become stranded in the sleepy surf town of Lightning Point and their real adventure begins. Amber, a local surfer girl witnesses their alien powers and quickly becomes a friend and an ally to Zoey and Kiki. Despite Amber's best efforts, the extra terrestrial arrival in Lightning Point causes a stir. Can Zoey and Kiki make it home safely before their true identity is revealed?
"Alien Surf Girls" stars Philippa Coulthard as Amber Mitchell, Lucy Fry as Zoey, Jessica Green as Kiki, Andrew James Morley as Brandon Benedict, Kenji Fitzgerald as Luca Benedict, and Paige Houden as Madison, and features Simone Bennett-Smith as Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Erin Mullally as Josh, Anthony Standish as Mr. Phillips, Java as Piper the Dog, and Elmo as Bandit the Horse.
In the brand new episode of "Alien Surf Girls" titled "Distracted", which Nickelodeon/HD UK and Ireland will premiere at 6.30pm on Monday 19th November 2012, many weeks after the boat was discovered in the cane field, no clues have been found and no further message from Lumina has come. Zoey is frustrated – so she throws herself into surfing. Brandon notices her new energy on the waves and on her behalf, challenges Madison to an impromptu surf competition. But the only way Zoey can win is with Brandon's help. She reluctantly agrees... Meanwhile, Kiki just cannot believe that the boat doesn't hold more secrets. When Amber and Luca refuse to help her, Kiki ventures to the boatyard alone – and into the domain of old alien hunter Harry Dean.
Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will also premiere the brand new "Alien Surf Girls" episodes;
"See the Light" on Monday 26th November 2012 at 6.30pm - The gang decide not to let Brandon know about the toy lighthouse until they know more about it – except Zoey, whose growing feelings for Brandon make her more sensitive to his needs to reconnect with his parents’ past. Howver, Brandon discovers the toy lighthouse from his past, it reveals another dark secret, a Plasma Card. How can he tell his girlfriend that he's found alien technology – and can use it?
"Vanished" on Tuesday 27th November 2012 at 6.30pm - Zoey and Brandon are closer than ever, so when Amber suggests a house party to celebrate the newest couple in Lightning Point, everyone's excited. That is, except Madison. But when Brandon accidentally makes Madison disappear, Zoey and Kiki realise what this means – he is half Luminan!
"Power Up" on Wednesday 28th November 2012 at 6.30pm - Zoey and Kiki are relieved to find out that half-Luminan Brandon can't use the card properly. Perhaps he'll never need to know their secret? The only way they can be sure they are out of danger though, is to destroy the card. But when Zoey is nearly caught by Brandon trying to steal it, Luca has to take matters into his own hands, and Brandon starts to remember moments from his childhood and finally discovers how to unleash his full power.
"Heartbreak" on Thursday 29th November 2012 at 6.30pm - Zoey can't help but feel Brandon needs to know who she truly is. But before she can tell him, a dangerous lightning storm engulfs Lightning Point. Zoey has to choose between keeping her secret or saving Brandon's life – and risk losing him either way.
Nickelodeon UK has also announced plans to premiere the brand new episodes of "Alien Surf Girls" called "Poles Apart" and "Family Ties" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012", "December on Nickelodeon UK 2012", as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights.
With "Alien Surf Girls", Nickelodeon brings you Australia's latest teen export, which is packed full of sun, sea, surf and secret identities! Produced by the creator of H2O: Just Add Water, Jonathan M. Shiff, "Alien Surf Girls" follows the adventures of teen aliens Zoey and Kiki as they embark on a forbidden mission to Earth. When their spaceship explodes, the girls become stranded in the sleepy surf town of Lightning Point and their real adventure begins. Amber, a local surfer girl witnesses their alien powers and quickly becomes a friend and an ally to Zoey and Kiki. Despite Amber's best efforts, the extra terrestrial arrival in Lightning Point causes a stir. Can Zoey and Kiki make it home safely before their true identity is revealed?
"Alien Surf Girls" stars Philippa Coulthard as Amber Mitchell, Lucy Fry as Zoey, Jessica Green as Kiki, Andrew James Morley as Brandon Benedict, Kenji Fitzgerald as Luca Benedict, and Paige Houden as Madison, and features Simone Bennett-Smith as Olivia Mitchell, Reece Milne as Liam, Da Yen Zheng as Gina, Lia Fisher as Mia, Erin Mullally as Josh, Anthony Standish as Mr. Phillips, Java as Piper the Dog, and Elmo as Bandit the Horse.
Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Premiere The Brand New "Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness" Episode Called "The Most Dangerous Po" On Saturday 17th November 2012
Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced the Nickelodeon UK and Ireland News that Nickelodeon UK will premiere and show the brand new episode of the popular animated Nickelodeon series (Nicktoon) "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" called "The Most Dangerous Po" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Saturday 17th November 2012 at 9.00am (repeated at 10.00am on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1), and will show a encore of the brand new "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" episode titled "The Most Dangerous Po" the same day at 5.00pm (repeated at 6.00pm on Nick +1) as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012" and as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights!
In the brand new episode of "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" called "The Most Dangerous Po", Po's visit to a famous war hero goes awry when he finds out the famed and retired General Tsin is off his rocker.
The popular animated Nickelodeon series (Nicktoon) "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" is based on the hit CGI-animated "Kung Fu Panda" franchise, and is set between the two successful DreamWorks Animation movies "Kung Fu Panda", which was released in theaters and cinemas in 2008, and "Kung Fu Panda 2", which was released in theaters cinemas in 2011, and follows Po and the Furious Five as they defend the Valley of Peace from villains of different kinds. All the while, Po makes mistakes, learns lessons, learns more about the history of Kung Fu, and meets famous Kung Fu masters like himself.
In the brand new episode of "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" called "The Most Dangerous Po", Po's visit to a famous war hero goes awry when he finds out the famed and retired General Tsin is off his rocker.
The popular animated Nickelodeon series (Nicktoon) "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness" is based on the hit CGI-animated "Kung Fu Panda" franchise, and is set between the two successful DreamWorks Animation movies "Kung Fu Panda", which was released in theaters and cinemas in 2008, and "Kung Fu Panda 2", which was released in theaters cinemas in 2011, and follows Po and the Furious Five as they defend the Valley of Peace from villains of different kinds. All the while, Po makes mistakes, learns lessons, learns more about the history of Kung Fu, and meets famous Kung Fu masters like himself.
Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Premiere The Brand New Season 5 Episode Of "Winx Club" Called "The Lilo" On Saturday 17th November 2012
Nickelodeon UK has announced the Nickelodeon UK News that the first brand new episode of Nickelodeon's brand new fifth season of "Winx Club", called "Beyond Believix", which Nickelodeon co-produced with Rainbow S.r.l., that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland will premiere will be the brand new "Winx Club" episode called "The Lilo", which Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Saturday 17th November 2012 at 7.30am (repeated at 8.30am on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon+1). Nickelodeon UK will then continue to premiere and show more brand new season five episodes of "Winx Club" every Saturday and Sunday at 7.30am as part of Nickelodeon UK's brand new "Winx Club" themed programming stunt called "Winx Club Weekends" and as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012"!
In the brand new episode of "Winx Club: Beyond Believix" titled "The Lilo", the Trix return and the Winx are back at Alfea training. Ms. Faragonda calls the Winx in and tells them about the Lilo, a magical plant which is on the verge of blooming for the first time in centuries, and it is somewhere on Earth, in Gardenia. However, the Trix are searching for the Lilo as well. The Winx find that the Lilo is in the possession of Macy, Mitzi's younger sister. The Winx try to stop the Trix from gaining the Lilo's great powers. When the people of Gardenia express their belief in magic, the Winx are able to defeat the Trix and the Lilo blooms, sending magic all over Gardenia.
Nickelodeon's hit international series, "Winx Club", focuses on six best friends enrolled in fairy school as they face many adventures together with strength, smarts and teamwork. Nickelodeon's "Winx Club" features the voices of some of Nickelodeon's biggest stars, including Keke Palmer ("True Jackson, VP") as Aisha; Elizabeth Gillies ("Victorious") as Daphne; Ariana Grande ("Victorious") as Diaspro; and Matt Shively ("True Jackson, VP") as Skye; as well as Molly Quinn ("Castle") as Bloom.
In the brand new episode of "Winx Club: Beyond Believix" titled "The Lilo", the Trix return and the Winx are back at Alfea training. Ms. Faragonda calls the Winx in and tells them about the Lilo, a magical plant which is on the verge of blooming for the first time in centuries, and it is somewhere on Earth, in Gardenia. However, the Trix are searching for the Lilo as well. The Winx find that the Lilo is in the possession of Macy, Mitzi's younger sister. The Winx try to stop the Trix from gaining the Lilo's great powers. When the people of Gardenia express their belief in magic, the Winx are able to defeat the Trix and the Lilo blooms, sending magic all over Gardenia.
Nickelodeon's hit international series, "Winx Club", focuses on six best friends enrolled in fairy school as they face many adventures together with strength, smarts and teamwork. Nickelodeon's "Winx Club" features the voices of some of Nickelodeon's biggest stars, including Keke Palmer ("True Jackson, VP") as Aisha; Elizabeth Gillies ("Victorious") as Daphne; Ariana Grande ("Victorious") as Diaspro; and Matt Shively ("True Jackson, VP") as Skye; as well as Molly Quinn ("Castle") as Bloom.
Tyra Banks, Justin Bieber, Josh Duhamel And Emma Stone Honor Four Teens For Their Commitment To Service In Fourth Annual TeenNick HALO Awards
Below is a Nickelodeon Press Release from PRNewswire:
Tyra Banks, Justin Bieber, Josh Duhamel and Emma Stone Honor Four Teens for Their Commitment to Service in Fourth Annual TeenNick HALO AwardsAlso, from The Lowell Sun:
Live Awards Event Hosted by TeenNick Chairman Nick Cannon To Tape in Los Angeles on Nov. 17 and Premiere Nov. 19 on Nick at Nite
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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2012 /Nickelodeon Press Release via PRNewswire/ -- Tyra Banks, Justin Bieber, Josh Duhamel and Emma Stone join creator, host and executive producer Nick Cannon in celebrating four exceptional teens in this year's TeenNick HALO Awards. Recognizing real-life teens who are "Helping and Leading Others" (HALO), the fourth annual awards show pairs each honoree with a mega-celebrity who shares their commitment to service. The TeenNick HALO Awards will be taped live from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 17 and premiere Monday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick at Nite. The 90-minute special will feature musical performances, celebrity presenters and special surprises. The TeenNick HALO Awards will encore Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 10 p.m. (ET) on TeenNick.
(Download image: Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121030/NY02413; Caption: Nick Cannon will host the Fourth Annual TeenNick HALO Awards airing on Nick at Nite Monday, Nov. 19 at 8 PM (ET/PT).) "Each year we continue to be inspired by young people giving of themselves and we are honored to give back to them," said Nick Cannon. "We applaud these HALO honorees and their outstanding commitment to service on a local and national level."
"The TeenNick HALO Awards started out as a concept Nick Cannon brought to us and it's become a movement that has grown with every person it touches – the teens who serve others, the celebrities who honor them, the people whose lives they've impacted and the viewers who are left inspired," said Paula Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Current Series, Nickelodeon. "We hope by celebrating teens each year with this show, it will motivate other teens to create positive changes in their communities."
Each TeenNick HALO Award honoree was surprised by a visit from Cannon, awarded a grant for their organization and given an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and connect with a celebrity who shares a similar passion for their cause. This year's honorees are:
Allyson Ahlstrom, 17, Santa Rosa, Calif. (paired with Tyra Banks) -- A bubbly and fashion forward self-starter, Allyson Ahlstrom was inspired to combine her love of fashion and community service to create Threads for Teens, an organization that collects and distributes clothing to disadvantaged (low income, foster care, etc.) teen girls. She provides one-on-one support to every one of the girls as they shop, bonding over fashion, talking about their lives and sharing motivational advice. In just two years Ahlstrom moved her organization into a fashionable pink boutique, raised over $130,000 in product donations and outfitted over 200 girls. Ahlstrom's HALO match, Tyra Banks, started TZONE at the Lower Eastside Girls Club, providing a rich mix of career development workshops, mentoring, experiential learning opportunities, financial literacy initiatives and community-wide events so hundreds of girls will build self-esteem and develop the tools they need to prepare for lives as entrepreneurs and change-makers in the world.
Matt Ferguson, 18, Hillsboro, Ore. (paired with Emma Stone) -- Matt Ferguson was inspired to start Matt's Chemo Bags after finding out his mom had been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. He began building bags of essential items (lotion, tissues, warm socks, a handmade blanket, a lap pillow, notebook) to distribute to women suffering from breast cancer in hopes that it would bring them the same comfort that a similar bag brought his own mother as she went through chemotherapy. His organization now services all of Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Northern California and has distributed over 7,500 bags. Ferguson's HALO match, Emma Stone, is an advocate for Stand Up To Cancer, an initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now.
Kylie Lan Tumiatti, 16, West Melbourne, Fla. (paired with Justin Bieber) -- Kylie Lan Tumiatti developed a passion for giving back to the community early on, after watching her younger sister struggle with learning English. Tumiatti decided to help others who faced similar obstacles and partnered with Operation Hope Florida, a non-profit facility that provides prekindergarten classes to children of migrant workers. Together they implemented a literacy program that enhances the language skills of young children while simultaneously instilling a love of stories and books. Tumiatti's HALO match, Justin Bieber, is big supporter of Pencils of Promise, which works to build schools and increase educational opportunities in the developing world.
Taylor Waters, 19, Sanford, N.C. (paired with Josh Duhamel) -- A compassionate leader and aspiring teacher, Taylor Waters belief in giving back to her community stems from her personal experiences with disaster. She continues to encourage youth involvement through her hometown American Red Cross and she is establishing her own Red Cross Club at East Carolina University. Waters' HALO match is Josh Duhamel, who supports the disaster relief efforts of the American Red Cross, as well as his hometown's Minot Area Community Foundation in North Dakota which establishes permanently endowed funds to support both local and national charities and charitable causes.
The offerings on the TeenNick HALO Awards dedicated site will include behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews with the HALO honorees, along with celeb and honoree profiles, photo galleries and a collection of inspiring, HALO-themed personality quizzes. Content will also be available via TeenNick's social media channels and will roll out throughout the month of November and in the week leading up to the event. Users can upload their own videos explaining how they HALO, with the best videos to appear on air and on TeenNick.com. Users will also be able to nominate a friend for next year's TeenNick HALO Awards.
Presenting sponsors of the fourth annual TeenNick HALO Awards are Chevrolet, COVERGIRL, Reese's Puffs® cereal and Target.
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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Daily Dish: 10/31/2012Also, from Philly.com:
Justin Bieber, Nick Cannon honor teen volunteers
Justin Bieber, Emma Stone, Tyra Banks and Josh Duhamel are honoring teens who give back to their communities.
Nickelodeon announced Tuesday that each star will pay tribute to a teenage volunteer at the fourth annual TeenNick HALO Awards. The awards are presented to young people who are "helping and leading others."
Nick Cannon, who created the awards show, will serve as host and executive producer. The awards are set to tape Nov. 17 at the Hollywood Palladium and will air as a 90-minute special on Nov. 19.
The four honorees come from across the country and range in age from 16 to 19. One started an organization to help outfit low-income teenage girls. Another makes and distributes gift bags for breast-cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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Former Nickelodeon Staff Member Rich Ross Named CEO Of Shine America
From Broadcasting & Cable:
Ross Named CEO of Shine AmericaAlso, from C21Media:
Former chairman of The Walt Disney Studios to take reins in January
Rich Ross, former chairman of The Walt Disney Studios and president of Disney Channels Worldwide, has been named CEO [chief executive officer] of Shine America, Shine Group said Tuesday.
In January, Ross will take over from Carl Fennessy, the current CEO, who will return to Australia in the middle of next year after completing his two-year term at the company in Los Angeles.
"We are delighted that Rich will be coming to Shine America to build on the brilliant and transformative work achieved under Carl's tenure," said Alex Mahon, Shine Group's CEO, in a statement. "Rich is an outstanding creative leader, responsible for not only launching iconic franchises but overseeing explosive growth in broadcast brands under his direction. He is perfectly suited to lead Shine America into its next phase of growth and complements Shine Group's senior team of creative entrepreneurs globally."
Shine America -- the U.S. division of the U.K.-based production company founded by Elisabeth Murdoch, daughter of News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch - produces such shows as Fox's MasterChef and NBC's The Biggest Loser. Coming up for the company are Oxygen's The Face; FX's The Bridge, which is the company's first scripted pilot; and Shine America's first Spanish-language production, MundoFox's Minuto Para Ganar, which is the Spanish-language version of Minute to Win It.
In recent months, Shine America also has launched a New York-based format label, Ardaban.
Ross began his career at Nickelodeon, rising to vice president of program enterprises. He joined FX Networks in 1993 as part of their launch executive team, overseeing development and production for the network. In 1996, Ross joined Disney Channels Worldwide, rising to the position of president.
In that role, he was responsible for developing and launching such hit shows as Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire, Phineas and Ferb and That's So Raven, as well as creating original movie franchises High School Musical, Camp Rock and The Cheetah Girls.
Most recently, Ross served as chairman of The Walt Disney Studios from October 2009 to April 2012. Films released during that time included Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, and the reboot of The Muppets starring Jason Segal and Amy Adams. The studio also released Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 3 and Cars 2 and DreamWorks Studios' The Help during that time. As chairman, Ross oversaw all elements of development, production, marketing and distribution for the film, musical and theatrical divisions.
Ross takes reins at Shine AmericaAlso, from Realscreen:
Former Disney exec Rich Ross has been appointed CEO of Shine America, replacing Carl Fennessy, who will return to Australia.
Ross, who was chairman of The Walt Disney Studios and president of Disney Channels Worldwide left the Mouse earlier this year.
He will take over as CEO of News Corp’s Shine America in January, succeeding incumbent Fennessy, who will head back to his native Australia after what the company described as a “pre-agreed, two-year term in Los Angeles.”
Fennessy will be reunited with his brother Mark, together maintaining the role of joint CEO of Shine Australia, returning home in mid-2013.
Ross began his career at Nickelodeon where he was promoted to VP of programme enterprises. He joined FX Networks in 1993 as part of the executive team leading its launch and then joined Disney Channels Worldwide in 1996 where he eventually became president.
At Disney he led the development of international children’s hits including Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire and original movie franchises including High School Musical.
Most recently he was chairman of The Walt Disney Studios from October 2009 until April this year, overseeing development, marketing and distribution of films including Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Alice in Wonderland but also the huge flop John Carter, over which he resigned.
Shine America currently produces the US version of MasterChef for Fox, The Biggest Loser for NBC and is working on its first scripted pilot, The Bridge, for FC. It is also working on its first Spanish-language production, Minuto Para Ganar for MundoFox.
It also recently launched New York-based formats arm Ardaban
Ross said: “I look forward to furthering the expansion of Shine America’s portfolio both by adapting Shine’s hit shows from around the world, as well as creating new original content.”
Shine Group chairman Elisabeth Murdoch added: “I have known and admired Rich for many years. He is a world-class executive and the ideal leader to build on our extraordinary momentum at Shine America. I am personally delighted that he has decided to join us and he will be a brilliant addition to the whole group.”
Clive Whittingham
30-10-2012
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Shine Group appoints Rich Ross as CEO, Shine America
Rich Ross, former chairman of The Walt Disney Studios and president of Disney Channels Worldwide has been named CEO of Shine America.
Ross will succeed Carl Fennessy, who will return to Australia upon the completion of his pre-determined two-year term in Los Angeles. Fennessy, joint CEO for Shine Australia, will also be present for the hand-over to Ross, who joins the Shine America team in January.
“We are delighted that Rich will be coming to Shine America to build on the brilliant and transformative work achieved under Carl’s tenure,” said Alex Mahon, Shine Group CEO, in a statement. “Rich is an outstanding creative leader, responsible for not only launching iconic franchises but overseeing explosive growth in broadcast brands under his direction. He is perfectly suited to lead Shine America into its next phase of growth and complements Shine Group’s senior team of creative entrepreneurs globally.”
“I am very excited to join Liz, Alex and the entire Shine team which has shown how a creatively-led content company can both be global in scope, yet nimble and entrepreneurial in local territories,” added Ross. “I look forward to furthering the expansion of Shine America’s portfolio both by adapting Shine’s hit shows from around the world, as well as creating new original content.”
Ross began his career at Nickelodeon, and then joined FX Networks in 1993 as part of its executive launch team. In 1996, he joined Disney Channels Worldwide, rising to the position of president and oversaw such hits as Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire, Phineas and Ferb and That’s So Raven as well as the creation of original movie franchises High School Musical, Camp Rock and The Cheetah Girls. In 2009, he was named chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, a position he held until April of this year.
“I have known and admired Rich for many years,” said Elisabeth Murdoch, chairman of Shine Group. “He is a world-class executive and the ideal leader to build on our extraordinary momentum at Shine America. I am personally delighted that he has decided to join us and he will be a brilliant addition to the whole group. We all welcome him warmly.
“On behalf of everyone at Shine, I would like to thank Carl for his outstanding leadership over the last 18 months,” she added. “He will be missed in America as much as he will be welcomed home in Australia.”
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Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Show The Brand New "iCarly" Episode "iGet Banned" On Friday 16th November 2012
According to the online television schedule guide Digiguide, Nickelodeon UK has announced the Nickelodeon UK News that Nickelodeon UK is planning to premiere and show the brand new episode of the popular Nickelodeon comedy series "iCarly" called "iGet Banned" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Friday 16th November 2012 at 5.30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1) as part of Nick UK's special month chock full of all-new episodes of "iCarly", where Nickelodeon UK will be premiering brand new episodes of the hit Nickelodeon sitcom "iCarly" every Friday night at 5.30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick +1) as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012" and as part of Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights!
In the brand new episode of "iCarly" titled "iGet Banned", which premiered on Nickelodeon USA on Saturday 13th October 2012, Carly bans T-bo from her apartment, so he decides to get back at her by banning her from the Groovy Smoothie. Meanwhile, Freddie and Gibby want to be cool and decide to join a band with Freddie on electric guitar and Gibby on bass, but soon discover that although being in a band has many perks, it also has a few drawbacks.
Nickelodeon's "iCarly" is a North American teen sitcom that focuses on a girl named Carly Shay (portrayed by Miranda Cosgrove) who creates her own web show called 'iCarly' with her best friends Sam Puckett (played by Jennette McCurdy) and Freddie Benson (portrayed by Nathan Kress). The series was created by Dan Schneider, who also serves as executive producer. The popular Nickelodeon comedy show "iCarly" also co-stars Jerry Trainor as Spencer, and Noah Munck as Gibby. Seasons 1–5 of "iCarly" was taped at Nickelodeon on Sunset, with Season 6 being filmed at KTLA Studios in Hollywood, California. The show premiered on Nickelodeon USA on September 8, 2007, and was originally rated TV-Y7, but was later changed to TV-G.
[Nickelodeon UK and Ireland News credit: NickUKHub]
In the brand new episode of "iCarly" titled "iGet Banned", which premiered on Nickelodeon USA on Saturday 13th October 2012, Carly bans T-bo from her apartment, so he decides to get back at her by banning her from the Groovy Smoothie. Meanwhile, Freddie and Gibby want to be cool and decide to join a band with Freddie on electric guitar and Gibby on bass, but soon discover that although being in a band has many perks, it also has a few drawbacks.
Nickelodeon's "iCarly" is a North American teen sitcom that focuses on a girl named Carly Shay (portrayed by Miranda Cosgrove) who creates her own web show called 'iCarly' with her best friends Sam Puckett (played by Jennette McCurdy) and Freddie Benson (portrayed by Nathan Kress). The series was created by Dan Schneider, who also serves as executive producer. The popular Nickelodeon comedy show "iCarly" also co-stars Jerry Trainor as Spencer, and Noah Munck as Gibby. Seasons 1–5 of "iCarly" was taped at Nickelodeon on Sunset, with Season 6 being filmed at KTLA Studios in Hollywood, California. The show premiered on Nickelodeon USA on September 8, 2007, and was originally rated TV-Y7, but was later changed to TV-G.
[Nickelodeon UK and Ireland News credit: NickUKHub]
Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Show The Brand New "Victorious" Episode "Blooptorious" On Friday 23rd November 2012
Nickelodeon UK has announced the Nickelodeon UK News that Nickelodeon UK is planning to premiere and show the brand new episode of the popular Nickelodeon comedy series "Victorious" called "Blooptorious" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Friday 23rd November 2012 at 6.00pm (repeated one hour later at 7.00pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1), straight after Nickelodeon UK premieres and shows the brand new blooper themed "iCarly" episode titled "iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo" at 5.30pm (replayed at 6.30pm on Nick +1) as part of a special blooper themed programming stunt and as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012" and Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights.
The brand new "Victorious" episode called "Blooptorious" features interviews, bloopers, and outtakes of all the cast ever since the series began. The show is hosted and narrated by "Christopher Cane", a ventriloquist dummy, who introduces himself as the actor who portrays "Rex".
To celebrate Nickelodeon UK premiering the brand new episode of the hit Nickelodeon sitcom "Victorious" titled "Blooptorious" on Friday 23rd November 2012 at 6.00pm, the official Nickelodeon UK website has unveiled two special online streaming video clips from the brand new "Victorious" episode "Blooptorious", which you can watch on Nick.co.uk by clicking on the links below:
Victorious - Blooptorious (clip one): Hilarious bloopers from Victorious (features bloopers made by Nickelodeon and "Victorious" star Avan Jogia, who plays the character Beck Oliver).
Victorious - Blooptorious (clip two): More side splitting bloopers from Victorious (features bloopers made by Nickelodeon and "VicTORIous" star Elizabeth Gillies (also known as Liz Gillies) who portrays the character Jade West).
The brand new "Victorious" episode called "Blooptorious" features interviews, bloopers, and outtakes of all the cast ever since the series began. The show is hosted and narrated by "Christopher Cane", a ventriloquist dummy, who introduces himself as the actor who portrays "Rex".
To celebrate Nickelodeon UK premiering the brand new episode of the hit Nickelodeon sitcom "Victorious" titled "Blooptorious" on Friday 23rd November 2012 at 6.00pm, the official Nickelodeon UK website has unveiled two special online streaming video clips from the brand new "Victorious" episode "Blooptorious", which you can watch on Nick.co.uk by clicking on the links below:
Victorious - Blooptorious (clip one): Hilarious bloopers from Victorious (features bloopers made by Nickelodeon and "Victorious" star Avan Jogia, who plays the character Beck Oliver).
Victorious - Blooptorious (clip two): More side splitting bloopers from Victorious (features bloopers made by Nickelodeon and "VicTORIous" star Elizabeth Gillies (also known as Liz Gillies) who portrays the character Jade West).
Nickelodeon UK Announces Plans To Show The Brand New "iCarly" Episode "iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo" On Friday 23rd November 2012
Nickelodeon UK has announced the Nickelodeon UK News that Nickelodeon UK is planning to premiere and show the brand new episode of the popular Nickelodeon comedy series "iCarly" called "iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Friday 23rd November 2012 at 5.30pm (repeated one hour later at 6.30pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1) as part of a special Blooper themed programming stunt, where Nickelodeon UK will also premiere the brand new "Victorious" episode "Blooptorious" straight after at 6.00pm (repeated at 7.00pm on Nickelodeon+1), and as part of "November on Nickelodeon UK 2012" and Nickelodeon UK's Autumn/Winter 2012 highlights.
In the brand new "iCarly" episode called "iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo", Ventriloquist dummy Rex Powers from "Victorious" interviews the cast and shows their bloopers from the show, while invariably insulting the actors and/or forcing them to record plugs for Rex's brand of salsa. (An exception being Noah Munck, who Rex treats as a god amongst men.) The interviews go in the following order: Jennette McCurdy (Sam), Nathan Kress (Freddie), Jerry Trainor (Spencer), BooG!e (T-Bo, though they did not review his bloopers), Noah Munck (Gibby), and Miranda Cosgrove (Carly). Guest stars: Christopher Cane as the voice of Rex, BooG!e as T-Bo. Notes: This is the sequel to "iBloop". The episode title is a reference to the 1980's film Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. This episode carries the on-screen title "Christopher Cane's An Evening with iCarly".
To celebrate Nickelodeon UK premiering the brand new episode of the popular Nickelodeon comedy show "iCarly" titled "iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon UK and Ireland HD on Friday 23rd November 2012 at 5.30pm, the official Nickelodeon UK website, Nick.co.uk, has unveiled a special online streaming video clip from the brand new "iCarly" episode "iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo", which you can on Nick.co.uk by clicking on the link below:
iCarly - iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo: Rip-roaring bloopers from iCarly.
In the brand new "iCarly" episode called "iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo", Ventriloquist dummy Rex Powers from "Victorious" interviews the cast and shows their bloopers from the show, while invariably insulting the actors and/or forcing them to record plugs for Rex's brand of salsa. (An exception being Noah Munck, who Rex treats as a god amongst men.) The interviews go in the following order: Jennette McCurdy (Sam), Nathan Kress (Freddie), Jerry Trainor (Spencer), BooG!e (T-Bo, though they did not review his bloopers), Noah Munck (Gibby), and Miranda Cosgrove (Carly). Guest stars: Christopher Cane as the voice of Rex, BooG!e as T-Bo. Notes: This is the sequel to "iBloop". The episode title is a reference to the 1980's film Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. This episode carries the on-screen title "Christopher Cane's An Evening with iCarly".
To celebrate Nickelodeon UK premiering the brand new episode of the popular Nickelodeon comedy show "iCarly" titled "iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon UK and Ireland HD on Friday 23rd November 2012 at 5.30pm, the official Nickelodeon UK website, Nick.co.uk, has unveiled a special online streaming video clip from the brand new "iCarly" episode "iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo", which you can on Nick.co.uk by clicking on the link below:
iCarly - iBloop 2: Electric Bloopaloo: Rip-roaring bloopers from iCarly.