According to the 'Family Four Fun' blog, Nickelodeon UK recently held a special "Winx Club" launch event to celebrate Nickelodeon UK starting to premiere and show Nickelodeon's brand new fifth season of "Winx Club", called "Beyond Believix", which Nickelodeon co-produced with Rainbow S.r.l., on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK every Saturday and Sunday at 7.30am (repeated at 8.30am on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon+1), from Saturday 17th November 2012, starting with the brand new "Winx Club" episode "The Lilo" 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"!
As part of Nick UK's "Winx Club: Beyond Believix" launch party, lucky attendees were greeted by their favourite "Winx Club" fairies and treated to a very special preview screening of "Winx Club" season 5 on a big cinema screen. Nickelodeon UK also offered lucky attendees the chance to listen to a sneak peek of the brand new "Winx Club" theme tune and single called "We Are Believix", which is sung by Nickelodeon Star Elizabeth Gillies, who voices the "Winx Club" character 'Daphne', take part in a special dancing competition at Nickelodeon UK's special 'Frutti Music Bar', participate in special "Winx Club" arts and crafts activities with Stella, get pampering sessions from 'Bloom's Beauty' stall, which included nails, glitter tattoos and colourful hair extensions, and the chance to take a special look at Jakks Pacific's brand new "Winx Club" toy line, which features brand new "Winx Club" dolls and accessories, including a 'everyday' dolls line which can be customised with add-on outfits and wings, and can hang out in the Frutti Music Bar or put on a concert on their very own 'Rock Stage'!
You can find Family Four Fun's full report of Nickelodeon UK's recent "Winx Club: Beyond Believix" launch party, including photographs, here on the official 'Family Four Fun' website, familyfourfun.blogspot.co.uk.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Nickelodeon Scandinavia And Nickelodeon Benelux Pick Up The Broadcast Rights To Planet Nemo's Brand New Television Series "Groove High"
From Kidscreen:
International broadcasters rock to Groove HighAlso, from C21Media:
Paris, France-based Planet Nemo has sewn up a number of international TV deals for its brand new 2D/live-action comedy series Groove High including Disney Channels EMEA.
The 26 x 30-minute series, aimed at kids six to 14 and co-produced with Telegael and Nexus, has been picked up by Disney Channels EMEA for broadcast in the UK, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, India, Portugal and Spain.
Additional broadcasters acquiring the series include Canal Plus (Poland), Nickelodeon (Benelux/Scandinavia) [Nickelodeon Benelux; including Nickelodeon Belgium and Nickelodeon Netherlands, and [Nickelodeon Scandinavia; including Nickelodeon Denmark, Nickelodeon Norway, and Nickelodeon Sweden]], Noga (Israel), PBS Malta, TG4 (Ireland), Televisa (Latin America), YLE (Finland), E-Vision (Dubai) and French language channel TV5 Monde.
Groove High follows the high school adventures of two teen rock stars and premiered in France in September 2012. Its UK launch will begin next month with new territories set to air the series in 2013.
Tags: Canal Plus, Disney Channels EMEA, Groove High, Nexus, Planet Nemo, Telegael, Televisa
Kidscasters gets groovyAlso, from TBI Vision:
A raft of broadcasters across EMEA and Latin America have picked up Groove High, a French/Irish animation and live-action hybrid kids’ series.
Groove High
Disney Channel has acquired the 6-14 year-old skewing Groove High (26x30′) for its pan-regional EMEA feed. The series is coproduced by French producer and distributor Planet Nemo alongside compatriots Nexus Factory and Irish toon house Telegael Teoranta.
After making its debut on Disney France in September, Groove High will air on the Disney Channel in the UK in November and then with the Mouse House in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and India in 2013.
The comedy series follows the story of a group of talented kids living in an elite school for the performing arts, as told by two of its rock star alumni.
Nemo has also secured broadcast agreements with Canal Plus (Poland), Nickelodeon (Benelux/Scandinavia), Noga (Israel), PBS Malta, TG4 (Ireland), Televisa (Latin America), YLE (Finland), E-Vision (Dubai) and French language channel TV5 Monde.
Nico Franks
31-10-2012
©C21Media
TAGS: Mergers and Acquisitions
GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Groove High
COMPANIES: Disney Channels EMEA, Nexus Factory, Planet Nemo Animation, Telegael Teoranta, The Walt Disney Company
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: EMEA, France, Ireland
Disney Channels orders French kids series Groove High
Disney Channels has commissioned Groove High, a kids comedy from French producer Planet Nemo, and will air it across the world.
The network will air the 26x30mins series in the UK, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, India, Portugal and Spain.
Groove High is a 2D animated series with live action segments and targeting kids six to fourteen.
The show is produced by Planet Nemo in association Telegael and Nexus. It has also been pre-sold to international broadcasters including Canal Plus (Poland), Nickelodeon (Benelux/Scandinavia), Noga (Israel), PBS Malta, TG4 (Ireland), Televisa (Latin America), YLE (Finland), E-Vision (Dubai) and French language channel TV5 Monde.
The series follows teens Zoe and Tom who are touring with their rock band but are also nostalgic about their high schools.
Patricia Hidalgo, VP, content and programming strategy, The Walt Disney Company EMEA comments: “We are delighted to welcome Groove High to the Disney Channel fold. This acquisition underscores our ongoing commitment to provide global programming with the very best creative production companies from markets across Europe. The series combines a unique mix of animation, live-action comedy and music, which perfectly complements our own highly successful quality content including the hugely popular series Phineas and Ferb and Austin & Ally.”
Frédéric Puech, president, Planet Nemo added: “We are delighted to be collaborating with Disney on this exciting new series and are extremely pleased to have secured agreements with leading broadcast platforms in such key territories. Groove High is sure to resonate with children everywhere as they recognise the funny scenarios and shared experiences which take place in schools all over the world.”
Pleasure Beach Blackpool Turns Vampire Pleasure Beach On Wednesday 31st October 2012 To Celebrate Halloween!
Below is a Nickelodeon Land At Pleasure Beach Blackpool news article from the official Nickelodeon Land UK website, NickelodeonLand.com:
Latest News From Nickelodeon Land
Vampire Pleasure Beach
Vampire Pleasure Beach returns with amazing rides, a special Horror Maze and a host of frightening figures lurking in the depths ready to give guests the thrill of their lives – if you dare!
There’s also a chance to dance with the zombies on our special Rock Out Stage to great bands, located by the Spectacular Dancing Water Show from 4pm. Bands include Boomin, R3action and Redactor will play throughout Vampire Beach, providing the perfect soundtrack to a night of unearthly excitement.
Guests can take on white-knuckle rides like the Big One, the UK’s tallest roller coaster, or have their senses spinned on Infusion and then reach for the heavens with the towering Ice Blast ride. And for the little monsters there are the thrills and spills of Nickelodeon Land to enjoy – but you still won’t escape the zombies.
Characters including SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer will be on hand to make sure the frights are kept away for the family, while there will be tricks and treats for all at the UK's only Nick Shop.
The Chinese Puzzle Maze will be transformed into the Horror Maze for Vampire Beach, providing a frightening yet fun experience for guests.
All guests arriving in costumes will receive a free blood-red cocktail upon arrival at the attraction.
Vampire Beach wristbands are available from 4pm and can be booked online for £17 in advance or £22 on the gate. Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open until 10pm; guests who already have a wristband for the day are welcome to enjoy the rest of the events taking place this Halloween.
British Theme Parks Are On A Roll(ercoaster), Including Nickelodeon Land UK At Pleasure Beach Blackpool
From The Independent:
British theme parks are on a roll(ercoaster)
The Sheriff of Nottingham once (allegedly) outlawed Robin Hood for the forcible redistribution of wealth; now Nottinghamshire County Council intends to spend £13m using his name to enrich the local area. The Council has announced plans to build an amusement park in Sherwood Forest, Discover Robin Hood, which it hopes will attract major investment.
The park – featuring activities such as archery, falconry, jousting and wild food cookery – will be developed by Discovery Attractions, which has also worked with Madame Tussauds and Alton Towers. Rob Gray, the firm's marketing director, described Robin Hood as "a global brand that deserves to be celebrated".
Just as the movie industry now leans on pre-existing narratives for its biggest releases – superheroes, videogames, fairytales, rides – so the theme-park industry is increasingly adorned with familiar names.
Earlier this month, Paramount Studios revealed plans for a £2bn theme park in Kent, to compete with the Disneyland Paris. It would, developers claim, create 27,000 jobs. It would also be packed with themed rides based on its cinema hits, which include Transformers, Star Trek, Titanic and the Indiana Jones series.
The Paramount park conforms to a traditional model – pioneered by Disney and Universal Studios – of a park owned and operated by a brand. Now, however, say experts, savvy but small-brand owners are partnering with existing parks to produce attractions that benefit the brand and the venue. Paulton's Park in Hampshire, for instance, claims its attendance has doubled to one million visitors per year since the addition of Peppa Pig World in 2011, forcing Paulton's to the top of the first division of British theme parks. Blackpool Pleasure Beach has benefited from its Nickelodeon Land attraction last year, and recently announced that it would launch Wallace and Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic ride in 2013.
It used to be that the theme park itself was the brand, still the case for the likes of Thorpe Park, Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventures: all run by Merlin, the world's second biggest operator after Disney. One of Merlin's biggest attractions, however, is Legoland Windsor. Drayton Manor in Staffordshire's biggest draw is Thomas Land, a Thomas and the Tank Engine-themed zone, while this year saw the opening of the UK's first official Angry Birds play area at Sundown Adventureland in Nottinghamshire.
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