Win Your Very Own "Olive The Ostrich" Episode With Nick Jr. UK's Brand New Storyline Competition!

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's preschool channel, Nick Jr. UK and Ireland, has unveiled a brand new and exclusive "Olive the Ostrich" competition on their official website NickJr.co.uk, where fans of "Olive the Ostrich" and Nick Jr. Channel UK & Ireland and Nick Jr. 2 viewers can win a very special prize - their very own "Olive the Ostrich" episode!

In Nick Junior UK's brand new "Olive the Ostrich" contest, Olive is going travelling, she is going to visit Ethiopia. Children in Ethiopia are going to help draw the pictures for Olive's Ethiopian adventure, however, Nick Jr. and Blue Zoo (the creators and makers of "Olive the Ostrich") are asking for your help to write the episodes storyline! The winner of Nick Jr.'s "Olive the Ostrich Storyline Competition", the winning entry that is judged by Blue Zoo personnel that is shown to display the best creativity and suitability for the "Olive the Ostrich" programme, will then have their winning storyline incorporated into a brand new episode of "Olive the Ostrich" and receive their very own credit in that episode!

Below is more information about Nick Jr. UK's and Blue Zoo's great new "Olive the Ostrich" contest, from Nick Jr. UK's official "Olive the Ostrich Storyline Competition" competition webpage on the official Nick Jr. UK website, NickJr.co.uk, where you can also enter Nick Jr. UK's "Olive the Ostrich Storyline" competition":

Olive the Ostrich Ethiopian adventure

Create your own Olive adventure

Olive is going travelling, she is going to visit Ethiopia!

Children in Ethiopia are going to help draw the pictures for Olive's Ethiopian adventure, but we need your help to write the story!

Why not get your mum and dad, brothers and sisters to help you come up with the ideas. Ethiopia is very different to where you live, so it would be lovely if the story could reflect life there. Fill in your ideas below and, who knows, your story could be selected to become a real Olive the Ostrich adventure in the next series.

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Competition Terms and Conditions.

Nick Jr. UK's exclusive "Olive the Ostrich" storyline competition closes at 7pm on Wednesday 12th December 2012.

Nickelodeon Asia Asks Fans And Viewers To "Bring A toy And Spread The Joy" As Part Of Their New Charitable Initiative Called "SHARElebration"!

To celebrate the joy of Christmas, Nickelodeon South East Asia has launched a brand new charity initiative in as part of Nickelodeon's pro-social program "The Big Help" called "SHARElebration", which is encouraging Asian Nickelodeon fans and viewers to donate toys for the less fortunate. Through "SHARElebration", Nickelodeon hopes that kids will feel the joy the holidays bring, whether they give or receive these toys, Nickelodeon's SHARElebration is an opportunity for Nicksters to enjoy the true meaning and spirit of Christmas!

Throughout December 2012, Nickelodeon will be holding "SHARElebration" donation events at venues around Asia. Kids who want to be part of Nickelodeon's "SHARElebration" are encouraged to bring at least one toy, either brand new toys of old toys they don't need or play with anymore, that they'd like to give away. Toys gathered will be donated to the kids of Gawad Kalinga.

Nickelodeon will be holding "SHARElebration" donation events on Saturday 10th December 2012 at Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, between 3pm and 6pm, and on Sunday 16th December 2012 at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall from 3pm (venue capacity shall be observed. First come, first served).

Below is more information about Nickelodeon Asia's "SHARElebration" pro-social campaign from Nick Asia's official "SHARElebration" website at nick-asia.com/SHARElebration:

Bring a toy and spread the joy!

Nickelodeon "SHARElebration"

Nickelodeon The Big Help
To share the joy of Christmas, bring one old or new toy you would like to donate for the kids of Gawad Kalinga.

nick-asia.com/sharelebration facebook.com/nickasia

Also, from The Philippine Star:

Share a toy and spread the joy with Nickelodeon

MANILA, Philippines - This Christmas, Nicksters will have a chance to share their blessings through Nickelodeon’s “SHARElebration” — Nickelodeon’s way of spreading the Yuletide cheer to the less fortunate.

Kids who want to be part of “SHARElebration” are encouraged to bring at least one toy, which may be old or new, that they’d like to give away on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, from 3 p.m to 6 p.m. Toys gathered will be turned over to the kids of Gawad Kalinga.

Nickelodeon hopes that kids will feel the joy the holidays bring, whether they give or receive these toys, Nickelodeon’ SHARElebration is an opportunity for Nicksters to enjoy the true meaning and spirit of Christmas.

It’s going to be a day of fun, games, prizes and surprises, plus visits from your favorite Nick Toons in this early Christmas treat. For more information, log on to nick-asia.com/sharelebration.

Nickelodeon’s “SHARElebration” is presented by Toy Kingdom and co-presented by Appebon Kid, Argentina Andale Hotdog, Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste, Max Force, Zest-O, and official venue Bonifacio Global City.

Nickelodeon And Viacom Consumer Products UK Announces Their 2012 Christmas Gift Guide!

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced in the following Nickelodeon UK Press Release that Nickelodeon is set to delight UK families this Christmas with a huge range of great Nickelodeon merchandise for all the family! Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products UK (NVCP) has partnered with some of the world's most famous and recognisable toy brands, including LEGO, Fisher Price, Spin Master and JAKKS Pacific, to release a huge line of brand new top Nickelodeon toys based on the most beloved Nickelodeon properties! Don't forget to tell NickALive! on Twitter @DailyNickNews which Nickelodeon toys are you hoping to find under your Christmas tree's this year!

WE WISH YOU A MERRY NICK-MAS!

Top Nickelodeon Holiday Toy Offering Includes SpongeBob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora, and More

[...] – Nickelodeon is set to delight UK families this Christmas with a selection of toys for preschoolers as well as boys and girls of all ages. Featuring products from partners including LEGO, Fisher Price, Spin Master and JAKKS Pacific, Nickelodeon has selected the top toys which are sure to be at the top of wish lists this Christmas. This line up spans the most beloved Nickelodeon properties as well as the brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles which [premiered] on Nickelodeon this October.

SpongeBob SquarePants
For the SpongeBob SquarePants fan, Nickelodeon and LEGO have teamed up to offer four Bikini Bottom build sets (£13.99 - £49.99)*, the sets include figures of SpongeBob and best friend, Patrick in locations such as Glove World (£18.99) and the ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman (£24.99).

SpongeBob is a sponge full of smiles and sniggers with the SpongeBob Joke Teller (£34.99) from IMC. The plush toy lights up as SpongeBob tells jokes and sings the programme’s unmistakable theme song. From Simba, the SpongeBob Krusty Krab Playset (£49.99) and the SpongeBob Pirate Boat (£24.99) feature the irrepressible SpongeBob and friends in favourite Bikini Bottom locations.

Dora the Explorer
The seven-year-old heroine, Nick Jr.’s Dora the Explorer, comes to families this Christmas with the Dive and Swim Mermaid Dora (£20) from Fisher Price. The doll can dive off the side of the tub into the water then turn onto her back for a swim as well as push against the tub wall and swim with a push of her fin. Also from Fisher Price, the new Dora the Explorer Playtime Together Collection (£5- £37) features figures and play sets that bring to life all the experiences and journeys from favourite Dora the Explorer episodes.

Winx Club
The magic of the Winx Club fairies could be under the tree in the form of two doll lines from JAKKS Pacific. Bloom, Stella, Flora, Tecna, Musa and Aisha are available as Winx Deluxe Believix Dolls (£19.99). Each doll features a pair of sparkly Believix wings that allows for the magical transformation from girl to fairy.

Victorious
The Victorious Electric Guitar Combo Set (£59.99) from Character Options is set to rock the festive season. The 31 inch guitar has real steel strings, a mic and an amp. From Spin Master, the Tori Doll (£14.99) captures the likeness and style of the hit show’s heroine, Tori Vega, while the Victorious Singing Doll (£24.99) also features the voice of the character as she sings the show’s main theme.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The first of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (£9.99) action figures are released just in time for Christmas. From Flair, figures are available of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, as well as vehicles and role play items (£9.99-£34.99). The range also includes the Turtles Secret Sewer Lair play set (£99.99) standing at 1.2m tall.

In addition to the tremendous toy offering for children, there are also a few Nickelodeon items for big kids that might be of interest to the gift giver looking to give their adult loved ones something special. George at Asda is going to be giving torsos ‘Turtle-Power’ with a retro Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles t-shirts featuring Leonardo (£7). The retailer will also be offering seasonal adult sleepwear including pyjamas and slippers featuring SpongeBob SquarePants (£6-£10).

For the discerning SpongeBob fan, Nickelodeon has partnered with renowned English Jeweller Longmire – the cufflinks connoisseur - to produce a pair of exceptional SpongeBob SquarePants and his best friend, Patrick Star exclusive cufflinks set which will retail for £7,200. The exclusive high-end, handmade cufflinks will be sold in the UK via the Longmire flagship store in Bond Street and feature exquisitely cut yellow agate, white chalcedony, coral and onyx, all on an 18k white gold backing.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon is the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK. Launched in 1993, it comprises seven dedicated award-winning entertainment channels for kids aged 2-12: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nick Replay, Nicktoons, Nicktoons Replay, Nick Jr., and Nick Jr. 2. The Nickelodeon network now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month and is available in 12.7 million cable and satellite homes.

The company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does and includes critically acclaimed and hugely popular television programming and production in the UK and around the world, plus consumer products, online, events, recreation and feature films.

Nickelodeon is available on Sky 604, Virgin 712 and TalkTalk channel 315.

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Notes to Editors:
The 2012 Christmas Gift Guide:

SpongeBob SquarePants
* LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Undersea Party £49.99
* LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants The Flying Dutchman £24.99
* LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants Glove World £18.99
* LEGO SpongeBob SquarePants Heroic Heroes of the Deep £13.99
* IMC SpongeBob Joke Teller £34.99
* Simba SpongeBob SquarePants Pirate Ship £24.99
* Simba SpongeBob SquarePants Krusty Krab Playset £49.99

Dora the Explorer
* Fisher Price Dive and Swim Mermaid Dora £20.00
* Fisher Price Playtime Together Collection £5:00- £37:00

Winx Club
* Jakks Winx Deluxe Believix Doll £19.99
* Jakks Winx Transformation Doll £29.99

Victorious
* Character Options Victorious Electric Guitar Combo Set £59.99
* Spin Master Tori Doll £14.99
* Spin Master Victorious Singing Doll £24.99

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
* Flair Basic action figure £9.99
* Flair Secret Sewer Lair Play Set £99.99

*All prices RRP unless stated otherwise.

Additional images, plus toy samples available upon request.

Nickelodeon USA's Premiere Of The Series Finale Of "iCarly", "iGoodbye", Draws 6.4 Million Total Viewers, Ranks As November 2012's Top Telecast With Kids And Tweens In The USA

Below is a Nickelodeon Press Release with Nickelodeon News about Nickelodeon USA's ratings for the North American premiere of the series finale episode of the popular Nickelodeon comedy series "iCarly", "iGoodbye" from Nickelodeon USA's "Nickelodeon Kids And Family" press website, NickPress.com:

iCarly Finale Draws 6.4 Million Total Viewers, Ranks as November's Top Telecast with Kids and Tweens

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants Rank as Top Animated Series with Kids for the Month

Marvin Marvin Series Premiere Bows with 2.6 Million Total Viewers, Posts Double-Digit Gains with Kids and Tweens

NEW YORK– Nov. 28, 2012 – Nickelodeon's hit comedy series iCarly scored 6.4 million total viewers with its hour-long finale, "iGoodbye" (Friday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. ET/PT). The finale ranks as the top telecast for the month with all kid and tween demos. Also, SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) ended the month as the top two animated series with K2-11 across all TV and are basic cable's top animated kids' shows with total viewers, respectively. Nickelodeon’s newest addition to its live-action roster, Marvin Marvin, debuted with a strong 2.6 million total viewers, posting double-digit gains over last year with kids and tweens.

iCarly's “iGoodbye” ranks as the top telecast with kids and tweens for November, averaging a 8.4/2.8 million K2-11 (+100%), 11.7/2.3 million K6-11, 12.5/2.6 million T9-14 and 6.4 million total viewers. The finale also ranks as basic cable’s top kids’ telecast with total viewers for the month.

For November, SpongeBob SquarePants and TMNT rank as the top two animated series with K2-11 across all TV, with SpongeBob averaging 6.2/2.1 million and TMNT averaging 4.9/1.6 million. The two series are also basic cable’s top animated shows among total viewers, with 4.1 million total viewers for SpongeBob and 3.3 million total viewers for TMNT.

Additionally, Nickelodeon’s brand-new live-action comedy series Marvin Marvin premiered on Saturday, Nov. 24, (8:30 p.m. ET/PT) and drew 2.6 million total viewers, winning its time period with all kid and tween demos. The premiere averaged a 4.1/1.4 million K2-11 and was up double-digits over last year with K6-11 (5.9/1.2 million, +26%) and T9-14 (5.9/1.2 million, +79%). Marvin Marvin stars internet sensation Lucas Cruikshank in his first lead role since the beloved Fred Figglehorn character. The new half-hour series follows the adventures of Marvin, a teenage alien with special powers who was sent to Earth by his parents in order to protect him from evil invaders on his home planet of Klooton. Marvin Marvin will air regularly on Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Nickelodeon closed the month of November as basic cable's number-one network with kids 2-11 (2.8/949,000) and total viewers (1.8 million).

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).

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Entone, Inc.'s FusionTV Chosen By LIME To Power World's First Premium Internet TV Service

Below is a Entone, Inc. Press Release from PRNewswire:

Entone, Inc.'s FusionTV Chosen by LIME to Power World's First Premium Internet TV Service

Cable & Wireless Communication's Caribbean Division will use internet technology to power PayTV

CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Entone, Inc., a leading provider of Hybrid TV and Connected Home solutions, today announced that Cable & Wireless Communication's (CWC) Caribbean division, LIME, has selected its FusionTV® solution to power the world's first premium PayTV service delivered over the Internet.

With adaptive bitrate (ABR) and HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technologies, Entone's FusionTV solution ensures uninterrupted video delivery across any network – enabling LIME to reliably deliver its PayTV service over various network conditions. By connecting an Entone Hybrid TV device to a broadband network, LIME subscribers can instantly access over 130 channels and stream on-demand services (OTT) via a seamless user interface.

"By leveraging the Internet to deliver a PayTV service that bundles live content and OTT services, we can further strengthen our broadband value while also increasing our revenue opportunity," stated Dianne Bissoon, VP TV and Entertainment, LIME. "Entone's FusionTV solution allows us to offer a superior entertainment experience to all our customers while also enabling us to quickly rollout new services across our entire broadband footprint without changing set tops," she added.

LIME's basic TV service channel lineup includes programs from major U.S. networks such as ABC, CBS and NBC, sports from ESPN, music from MTV, children's channel Nickelodeon, as well as news and lifestyle programs from Warner Brothers and BBC America. LIME has also launched LIMEstyle, its own channel for showcasing its latest products, services and promotions.

"PayTV is an important component of the communication services bundle, and helps operators gain and retain subscribers," remarked Aditya Kishore, Senior Analyst at Heavy Reading. "However, a PayTV service using traditional IPTV technology is not always practical for every operator. As such, operators need to look at innovative hybrid video delivery approaches in order to stay competitive and grow their revenue."

"The prospect of delivering premium PayTV services over the Internet is often discussed as a possibility of the future," commented Steve McKay, CEO of Entone. "Entone is proud to partner with LIME to make that future vision a reality today, setting the stage for other global operators seeking to leverage the Internet for the delivery of Hybrid TV services for the benefit of their consumers."

About LIME

LIME is the Caribbean's largest telecommunications company with a proud history in the region, and which is always working to improve life in the Caribbean. LIME delivers the very best communication services to governments, businesses and families in 13 Caribbean countries with one unifying promise — building, connecting and serving communities. LIME is part of Cable & Wireless Communications PLC, one of the world's leading communications companies.

About Entone, Inc.

Entone is a global market leader in Hybrid TV and Connected Home solutions. Founded by the team that launched the world's first commercial IPTV service, Entone's solutions platform combines the best of television and cloud media services and is deployed by many of the world's leading communications service providers. The centerpiece of Entone's Connected Home solution is FusionTV, an infrastructure-as-a-service platform that enables operators to bundle linear HDTV and cloud media services with broadband Internet.

Over 100 of the world's leading service operators have deployed Entone to support their IPTV and Hybrid TV services.

Entone is a privately held company with headquarters in California and offices in Europe, Hong Kong and China. The company is backed by leading venture capital firms such as Menlo Ventures, Scale Venture Partners and Coral Group. For more information about Entone, go to http://www.entone.com.

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Nickelodeon UK Announces "A Bedtime Story With Arnie & Barnie" To Return To Nick Jr. In 2013 For A Seventh Series!

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's preschool channel, Nick Jr. UK and Ireland, has announced in the following Nick Jr. UK Press Release that Nickelodeon UK has today (Tuesday 4th December 2012) started production on a seventh brand new series (season) of Nick Junior UK's popular Bedtime stories series "A Bedtime Story with Arnie & Barnie" at the MTV/Nickelodeon studios in Camden, London, and will be broadcast on Nick Jr. UK in 2013!

The all-new seventh series (series 7) of "A Bedtime Story with Arnie & Barnie", a Nickelodeon show produced in the UK, will feature 12 brand new 15-minute episodes that will be presented by Arnie and Barnie, Nickelodeon UK's popular preschool worm puppet presenters, who will be joined by a special celebrity guest story teller, including Team GB Olympic Gold Medallist Greg Rutherford, television presenter and writer Konnie Huq (the longest-serving female presenter of CBBC's children's magazine show "Blue Peter"), actress and "Strictly Come Dancing" winner Kara Tointon ('Dawn Swann' in BBC soap opera "EastEnders"), and singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress and choreographer Kimberley Wyatt ("The Pussycat Dolls"), each reading a new original story penned by British Children's Writer Becky Overton.

The seventh series of Nick Jr.'s "A Bedtime Story with Arnie & Barnie" will also be supported online on the official Nick Jr. UK website at nickjr.co.uk by Nick Junior's brand new 'Read' section. This interactive offering, which launched in November 2012, allows children and parents to watch, read and play along with both classic and original stories, with on and off-screen elements including games. New stories will be launched online each month and run alongside the programming:

UK PRODUCTION 'A BEDTIME STORY WITH ARNIE & BARNIE' RETURNS TO NICK JR. FOR A SEVENTH SERIES

London, 4th December, 2012 – A Bedtime Story with Arnie & Barnie, the Nickelodeon show produced in the UK, will return in 2013 for a seventh series on Nick Jr.. Production of twelve episodes, each presented by a celebrity guest, begins today at the MTV/Nickelodeon studios in Camden, London.

Set against the magical backdrop of Wormy Glen, each 15-minute episode sees Arnie & Barnie, the popular worm puppet presenters, joined by a guest celebrity story teller. Readers this series include Olympic Gold Medallist Greg Rutherford, Konnie Huq, Kara Tointon and Kimberley Wyatt, each reading a new original story penned by British
Children’s Writer Becky Overton.

"That the programme is back for a seventh series speaks to the incredible adventures and imaginative possibilities contained within a story,” said Peter Drake, VP, Creative Director, Nickelodeon UK. “Being read a story should be a central experience to childhood and being able to bring that experience to Nick Jr. with the help of Arnie and Barnie and well-known celebrities is a powerful representation of the ability of Nick Jr. to connect with its audience."

The seventh series will also be supported online at nickjr.co.uk by a brand new ‘Read’ section. This interactive offering, which launched last month, allows children and parents to watch, read and play along with both classic and original stories, with on and off-screen elements including games. New stories will be launched online each month and run alongside the programming.

A Bedtime Story with Arnie & Barnie launched in November 2008 on Nick Jr. in support of the 2008 National Year of Reading. Former celebrity residents of Wormy Glen include Geri Halliwell, Denise Lewis OBE, Myleene Klass, Phill Jupitus, Emma Bunton, Johnny Vegas and Paloma Faith amongst others.

Nick Jr., with its sister channel Nick Jr. 2, is the most popular commercial pre-school entertainment brand in cable and satellite homes. Launched in 1999 as the world's first channel dedicated to pre-school children, Nick Jr. broadcasts hit shows including Dora the Explorer, Peppa Pig, Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom, Bubble
Guppies and Olive the Ostrich. In 2009 Nick Jr. won BAFTA Children’s Channel of the Year. More information on programming as well as clips, games and exclusive downloadable content is available at nickjr.co.uk Viewers have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nick Jr. +1. Nick Jr. is available on Sky 615, Virgin 715, through BT Vision and TalkTalk channel 318.

Launched in 1993, Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated award-winning entertainment channels for kids aged 2-12 and is a joint venture between MTV and BSkyB Networks. The Nickelodeon Network is a top performing commercial kids TV network in the UK and the Nickelodeon channels are available in over 14 million cable and satellite homes.