Kidscreen Reveals How To Pitch A Potential Brand New Show To Tim Patterson, VP Of Scheduling At Nickelodeon UK

As part of the 2013 edition of Kidscreen's Global Pitch Guide, a annual guide by the children's entertainment news website Kidscreen which give tips, advice and information to anyone with an idea for a brand new kids' television show on how to pitch their brand new children's series to children's television networks and channels around the world, Kidscreen talks about what kinds of programming genres and properties Tim Patterson, the Vice President of Scheduling at Nickelodeon UK, looks out for when looking for brand new shows, animated or/and live-action, for Nickelodeon UK's bouquet of channels - Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, Nicktoons, Nick Jr. and Nick Jr. 2 - and gives advice on how you may be able to pitch your potential brand new live-action or/and animated show to Tim Patterson!:

Tim Patterson
VP Of Scheduling
Nickelodeon (UK)

Looking For/ The priority is preschool programming for Nick Jr., as there is an appetite for locally produced preschool programming from UK producers. current examples such as Peppa Pig and Poppy Cat perform very well for Nick UK’s two preschool channels: Nick Jr. and Nick Jr. 2. The Nick Jr. ethos is one of "every day's an adventure," so the channel is on the lookout for programming that demonstrates those attributes. Animation is at the top of the list, as it resonates so strongly with the preschool audience and works well across multiple territories, but Nick Jr. is still open to live-action pitches. Additionally, Patterson wants to hear ideas for Nicktoons and Nickelodeon and hopefully discover the next global hit for those channels. For both networks, humor is the key and producers are encouraged to think beyond the 22-minute episode. Nick UK is also interested in hearing about
short-form projects.

Preferred Approach/ Producers should contact Patterson directly or the programming team (programming@nickelodeon.co.uk). He recommends that pitchers take some time to research Nick UK channels to determine where their program [programme] would fit in the given channel's schedule — what will the idea offer Nick's audience?
A one sheet that outlines the overall concept, as well as a few storylines demonstrating a clearly thought-out story arc are the preferred pitch format. Series narrative and core attributes of characters are more important to Patterson than art at the pitch stage. If an animatic or a pilot is available, send it along, and keep in mind the evocative power of music. Patterson feels that a soundtrack can suggest a great deal about what is at the core of a property.

Market Circuit/ Kidscreen Summit, The Children's Media Conference, MIPCOM

You can read the 2013 edition of Kidscreen's Global Pitch Guide in full here on Kidscreen.com.

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Kidscreen Reveals How To Pitch A Potential Brand New Show To Jules Borkent, SVP Of Global Acquisitions For Nickelodeon Global

As part of the 2013 edition of Kidscreen's Global Pitch Guide, a annual guide by the children's entertainment news website Kidscreen which give tips, advice and information to anyone with an idea for a brand new kids' television show on how to pitch their brand new children's series to children's television networks and channels around the world, Kidscreen talks about what kinds of programming genres Nickelodeon Global executive Jules Borkent, who is the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Acquisitions for Nickelodeon, looks out for when looking for brand new shows, animated or/and live-action, for Nickelodeon channels around the world, including for Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick, and gives advice on how you may be able to pitch your potential brand new live-action or/and animated Nickelodeon show to Jules Borkent!:

Jules Borkent

SVP of Global Acquisitions
Nickelodeon Global

Looking For/ All genres of programming for Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick around the world. Borkent's shopping list is long, but his primary focus is on early pre-buys around preschool (curriculum-based, but not imperative) shows to service the brand's rapidly expanding nick Jr. network, as well as animated comedies, action-adventure and sitcoms for its TeenNick and Nicktoons channels. Shows should have a global appeal and formats should be easily adaptable for use in multiple regions.

Preferred Approach/ Borkent always looks forward to personal meetings during markets, such as MIPTV, but he's happy to take meetings in his new York office, where he can be contacted via email (jules.borkent@mtvn.com) or phone (212-258-8000).
Market Circuit/ Natpe, Kidscreen Summit, MIPTV, LA Screenings, MIPCOM

You can read the 2013 edition of Kidscreen's Global Pitch Guide in full here on Kidscreen.com.

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Australian And European Public Broadcasters Acquire Rights To Nickelodeon USA's Brand New CGI-Animated "Peter Rabbit" Series

The entertainment news website C21Media is reporting the animation news that public television broadcasters in Australia and across Europe have picked up the broadcast rights to Nickelodeon USA's upcoming brand new CGI-animated series based on Beatrix Potter's classic "Peter Rabbit":

Pubcasters pounce on Peter Rabbit

Public broadcasters in Australia and across Europe have picked up the forthcoming CGI-animated series based on Beatrix Potter’s classic Peter Rabbit character.

Peter Rabbit
ABC in Australia, France Télévision, RTÉ in Ireland, SVT in Sweden, NRK in Norway and Finnish broadcaster YLE will all air the upcoming 50x11′ series, as well its three half-hour specials.

The cartoon is a coproduction between Irish studio Brown Bag Films, Penguin Books and Silvergate Media, which secured pre-sales with UK preschool channel CBeebies and Nickelodeon in the US.

A one-off Christmas special aired on CBeebies and BBC1 in the UK, Nickelodeon in the US and ABC in Australia, last month, while the series is set to debut in the US, UK, France and Australia later this year. 2012 marked the 110th anniversary of the publication of the very first Peter Rabbit book.

The new series, set in the Lake District in the UK, is a re-imagining of the classic books and features other Beatrix Potter characters such as Jemima Puddleduck and Mrs Tiggywinkle.

Nico Franks
15-01-2013
©C21Media

GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: Peter Rabbit
PEOPLE: Beatrix Potter
COMPANIES: ABC, Brown Bag Films, CBeebies, France Télévision, Nickelodeon, NRK, RTE, Silvergate Media, SVT, YLE
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: Finland, France, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, UK, US

Nickelodeon USA is expected to premiere Brown Bag Films, Penguin Books and Silvergate Media's brand new CGI-animated "Peter Rabbit" series in March 2013.

Also, from Kidscreen:

Additional sales for new Peter Rabbit

Silvergate Media’s new Peter Rabbit animated preschool series, which is based on the classic Beatrix Potter tales, has secured pre-sale deals with ABC TV Australia, France Television, RTE Ireland, SVT Sweden, NRK Norway and Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE.

The new deals follow a recent sale to CBeebies in the UK.

The series, co-produced with Brown Bag Films, Penguin UK and Nickelodeon US, consists of 50 x 11-minute and three half-hour specials and will launch this year in the US, UK, France and Australia. A half-hour Christmas Special, Peter Rabbit’s Christmas Tale, premiered in December 2012.

Silvergate Media holds worldwide licensing and merchandising rights for the Classic Peter Rabbit and holds all audiovisual, licensing and merchandising rights for the new CGI Peter Rabbit worldwide, excluding the Americas and India, which are controlled by Nickelodeon US. Penguin will be supporting the animation in 2013 with a full publishing program with other licensed merchandise to follow.

Tags: Brown Bag Films, Nickelodeon, Penguin, Peter Rabbit, Silvergate Media, World of Beatrix Potter

Also, from TBI Vision:

Worldwide sales for Penguin’s Peter Rabbit series sells

Silvergate Media has inked a raft of international deals for the new Peter Rabbit animated series.

The company makes and distributes the CGI animated show, which is coproduced by Penguin UK and Nickelodeon in the US.

It has presold it to ABC TV Australia, France Televisions, RTE Ireland, SVT Sweden, NRK Norway and Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE. These agreements follow a deal with CBeebies in the UK.

There will be a 50x11mins series and three half-hour specials. It will launch in 2013 in the US, UK, France and Australia.

A half-hour Christmas special, Peter Rabbit’s Christmas Tale, premiered in December 2012.

Silvergate has worldwide rights to the show ex-US and India where they reside with Nickelodeon.

Also, from Licensing.biz:

Peter Rabbit TV series hops to new territories

Deals have been secured with ABC TV Australia, France Television, RTE Ireland and more.

Silvergate Media has secured new pre-sale deals for animated TV series Peter Rabbit.

Deals have been secured with ABC TV Australia, France Television, RTE Ireland, SVT Sweden, NRK Norway and Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE, following a deal with CBeebies in the UK.

The series, co-produced with Penguin UK and Nickelodeon US, consists of 50 11-minute and three half-hour specials. It will launch this year in the US, UK, France and Australia.

A half-hour Christmas Special, Peter Rabbit’s Christmas Tale, premiered in December 2012.

Silvergate Media holds worldwide licensing and merchandising rights for the classic Peter Rabbit property and holds all audiovisual, licensing and merchandising rights for the new series Peter Rabbit worldwide, excluding the Americas and India, which are controlled by Nickelodeon US.

Mary Durkan, CEO at Silvergate Media, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been charged with re-imagining the world of Beatrix Potter for a contemporary children’s audience and we’re genuinely thrilled that key global broadcast partners are already on board. We look forward to announcing further deals shortly.”

The new animated Peter Rabbit is produced by Brown Bag Films and Executive Produced by Silvergate Media’s Paula Rosenthal. UK writing team Nick Ostler and Mark Huckerby helped define the series with an authentically British voice.

Paula Rosenthal added: “Having grown up with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, developing the property for broadcast has been both daunting and exhilarating. In Peter we found a character to whom children could connect; and in Potter's world, endless fodder for rich, heartfelt stories of friendship and adventure."

David McCamley, Series Director at Brown Bag films, commented: “To work on a project as beloved as Peter Rabbit was a real honour for us all."

Penguin will be supporting the animation in 2013 with a full publishing programme. Other licensed merchandise will ollow.

Tags: peter rabbit, silvergate

Also, from Broadcast:

CBeebies' Peter Rabbit remake travels the world

CBeebies’ forthcoming remake of classic kids series Peter Rabbit has been sold around the world ahead of its launch.

Australian public broadcaster ABC, France Television, Ireland’s RTE, Sweden’s SVT, Norway’s NRK and Finnish network YLE have all picked up the animated series, which is produced by Brown Bag Films.

The deals have been closed by Silvergate Media, which co-owns the property with Penguin UK.

The 50x11 minute series will launch on CBeebies and Nickelodeon US later this year and follows a half hour Christmas special, Peter Rabbit’s Christmas Tale.

Peter Rabbit is directed by Brown Bag’s David McCamley and exec produced by Silvergate Media’s Paula Rosenthal. It was written by Nick Ostler and Mark Huckerby.

Mary Durkan, chief executive at Silvergate Media, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been charged with re-imagining the world of Beatrix Potter for a contemporary children’s audience and we’re genuinely thrilled that key global broadcast partners are already on board. We look forward to announcing further deals shortly.”

Rainbow And Tsumanga Studios Announce Plans To Launch "Winx Club" Virtual World In Autumn 2013; Rainbow To Release First Winx App In Spring 2013

Licensing news website Licensing.biz is reporting in the following news article that Rainbow S.r.l., the company which owns the "Winx Club" media franchise, has announced a partnership with Scotland-based games developer and publisher Tsumanga Studios to design, develop and launch a brand new online game based on Rainbow's hit girls brand "Winx Club". The interactive online 'Magix' world will target girls aged seven to ten years old and will be free to play, with subscriptions for 'premium content and extended gameplay' available. Rainbow and Tsumanga plan to launch their "Winx Club" virtual world during Autumn/Fall 2013, and will initially be playable in English, Italian, Russian and French languages. Rainbow has also announced plans to release their first "Winx Club" app during Spring 2013:

Winx Club virtual world in the works

Tsumanga Studios working with Rainbow to design free-to-play online game.

An online virtual world based on Rainbow's hit girls brand Winx Club is in development.

Tsumanga Studios is working with brand owner Rainbow to produce the online game, which will be available on smartphones, tablets and PC/Mac web browsers.

The interactive online 'Magix' world will target girls aged seven to ten years old. It will be free to play, with subscriptions for 'premium content and extended gameplay' available.

The first Winx app is set to launch in spring 2013, before the full virtual world goes live in autumn 2013. It will initially be playable in English, Italian, Russian and French languages.

"The digital games represent a strategic new media for Winx Club, that will complete its well established multimedia platform of CP applications," said Iginio Straffi, Rainbow’s Chairman and CEO.

“We’re very excited to start this new collaboration with Tsumanga Studios. Winx has all the potential assets to become a digital game success.”

Graeme Harvey, founder and CEO of Tsumanga Studios, added: "We're very excited to be working with Rainbow on project with the popularity and potential of Winx Club."

Girls play more online games than boys. In the US market, over 50 per cent of the 9.3 million tween girls play online games. 60 per cent of girls under the age of 12 own a mobile phone.

The original animated Winx Club TV series - now in its fifth season with a total of 130 episodes available - has spawned branded products including feature films, DVDs, toys, clothing, books and video games.

Tags: rainbow, tsumanga studios, winx club

Rainbow Signs Pan-European "Winx Club" Building Blocks Deal With COBI

Licensing news website Licensing.biz is reporting in the following news article that Rainbow S.r.l., the company which owns the "Winx Club" media franchise, has announced the "Winx Club" news that they have agreed a pan-European licensing partnership with the Polish toy company COBI to release a line of "Winx Club" branded Building Blocks, which will hit toy shelves in autumn 2013:

Rainbow signs Winx Club Building Blocks deal

Cobi will produce a range of building sets based on the girls' property.

Winx Club brand owner Rainbow has agreed a licensing partnership with Cobi for a line of Winx Club Building Blocks.

The pan-European licence will allow Poland-based Cobi – one of the biggest manufacturer of construction blocks in Europe – to produce a series of building sets based on the girls' property.

Cobi has an international sales network covering over 60 countries, along with direct branch offices in the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary.

A statement read: "The production of Cobi's blocks is European and guarantees the high standard ABS, and strong play value which they have succeeded in achieving with other brand partnerships like Jeep, Boeing and McLaren.

"Until now, Cobi's speciality was to create strong concepts and play value for boys, but the company's purpose with Winx Club adventures is to target the young female demographic.

"The magic and dynamism of the Winx world will provide the basis for a huge range of engaging collections, which Cobi aims to release from autumn 2013."
Cobi will initially create ten collections which vary in price and size.
The plan is to expand this in 2014 with a continuously updated style guide and concept that will tie in with the Winx Club TV show, which airs on Nickelodeon in the UK.

Tags: building blocks, cobi, construction toys, rainbow, winx club

Also, from ToyNews, a monthly trade magazine for the toy business:

Winx Club Building Blocks due autumn

Cobi will produce a range of building sets based on the girls' property.

A range of Winx Club Building Blocks will hit toy shelves in autumn 2013.

Poland-based Cobi – one of the biggest manufacturer of construction blocks in Europe – will produce the series of building sets.

It has signed a deal with Rainbow, owner of the girls' property and TV show Winx Club, which airs on Nickelodeon in the UK.

A statement read: "The production of Cobi's blocks is European and guarantees the high standard ABS, and strong play value which they have succeeded in achieving with other brand partnerships like Jeep, Boeing and McLaren.

"The magic and dynamism of the Winx world will provide the basis for a huge range of engaging collections, which Cobi aims to release from autumn 2013."

Read the full story over at Licensing.biz.

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Tags: building blocks, cobi, construction, rainbow, winx club

Zodiak Kids Announce More UK And Irish Licensees For Nick Jr.'s CGI-Animated Preschool Series "Tickety Toc"

Children's entertainment news website Kidscreen is reporting the news in the following article that Zodiak Kids has secured more brand new UK and Irish licensing partners for Nick Jr.'s popular CGI-animated preschool series "Tickety Toc":

More licensees for preschool series Tickety Toc

Zodiak Kids‘ CG-animated preschool show Tickety Toc has secured new UK and Eire licensing partners.

The licensees include Blues Clothing, which is set to launch a range of outerwear this Fall, and VMC Accessories, which will produce headwear, gloves, scarves and sunglasses. William Lamb is signed for footwear.

Two new licensees have also signed for Homeware and Gifting. Zak UK will produce melamine breakfast and dinner sets, lunch bags and bottles and Hallmark Cards will launch a range of greetings cards, party invitations and gift wrap. Both partners are planning for early 2014 launches. Finally, branded wooden toys from Kidztation will launch this upcoming Fall.

All ranges will be based on a variety of Tickety Toc characters including comedic twins Tommy and Tallulah and the puppy-dog train Pufferty.

The new deals for Tickety Toc follow the recent appointments of Vivid Imaginations as the brand’s master toy licensee and Just Play as its US Master Toy Partner.

Tickety Toc, originated and directed by Korea's FunnyFlux Entertainment, launched on Nick Jr. in the UK in April 2012. Zodiak Kids controls all worldwide rights for the series, with the exception of Korea and Japan.

Tags: Tickety Toc, Zodiak Kids

Corus Entertainment Announces Fiscal 2013 First Quarter Results; Expects Nickelodeon Canada's Strong Ratings To Contribute To Company's Revenue Growth

The Canadian media and entertainment company Corus Entertainment has announced in their "Fiscal 2013 First Quarter Results" Press Release from PRNewswire (below) that their President and CEO, John Cassaday, has announced the news that Corus Entertainment expects Nickelodeon Canada's, the Canadian version of the popular kids' channel which Corus wholly owns, with the channels brand name licensed from Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom, Inc., strong ratings will contribute to the company's revenue growth as the 2013 fiscal year progresses:

Corus Entertainment Announces Fiscal 2013 First Quarter Results

* Monthly dividend increased 6.25%
* Net income attributable to shareholders up 3%
* Basic earnings per share attributable to shareholders up 3%
* Segment profit up 2%
* Strong segment profit margins for Television (45%) and Radio (36%)

TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) announced its first quarter financial results today.

"Corus has delivered a solid first quarter, achieving double-digit segment profit growth in Radio, strong Women's advertising sales, subscriber gains on Pay television and continued success in controlling costs, which was partially offset by soft results in our Kids business," said John Cassaday , President and Chief Executive Officer, Corus Entertainment . "Looking ahead, we expect our strong ratings momentum on Oprah Winfrey Network, ABC Spark and Nickelodeon will contribute to revenue growth as the fiscal year progresses."

[You can read Corus Entertainment's Financial Highlights here on the official prnewswire.com]

Consolidated Results from Continuing Operations

Consolidated revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2012 were $226.1 million, down 5% from $236.9 million last year. Consolidated segment profit was $92.7 million, up 2% from $91.2 million last year. Net income attributable to shareholders for the quarter was $52.2 million ($0.63 basic and $0.62 diluted per share), up 3% compared to $50.5 million ($0.61 basic and diluted per share) last year.

Operational Results - Highlights

Television

* Segment revenues decreased 6%
* Segment profit(1) decreased 2%
* Specialty advertising revenues decreased 3%
* Subscriber revenues increased 1%
* Movie Central finished the quarter with 998,000 subscribers, up 22,000 from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012
* Merchandising, distribution and other revenues decreased 25%
* Segment profit margins of 45%

Radio

* Segment revenues increased 1%
* Segment profit(1) increased 16%
* Segment profit margins of 36%

(1) See definitions and discussion under Key Performance Indicators in MD&A.
Corus Entertainment Inc. reports in Canadian dollars.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children's book publishing, children's animation and animation software. The Company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), ABC Spark, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), CosmoTV, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press, Toon Boom and 37 radio stations including CKNW AM 980, 99.3 The FOX, Country 105, 630 CHED, Q107, and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the three months ended November 30, 2012 and Management's Discussion and Analysis are available on the Company's website at www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section.

A conference call with Corus senior management is scheduled for January 15, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. ET. While this call is directed at analysts and investors, members of the media are welcome to listen in. The dial-in number for the conference call for North America is 1.800.909.4795 and for local/international callers is 416.641.6684. PowerPoint slides for the call will be posted 15 minutes prior to the start of the call and can be found on the Corus Entertainment website at www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section.

This press release contains forward-looking information and should be read subject to the following cautionary language:

To the extent any statements made in this report contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements and may be forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements related to, among other things, our objectives, goals, strategies, intentions, plans, estimates and outlook, including advertising, distribution, merchandise and subscription revenues, operating costs and tariffs, taxes and fees, and can generally be identified by the use of the words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may" and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Although Corus believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Certain material factors or assumptions are applied in making forward-looking statements, including without limitation factors and assumptions regarding advertising, distribution, merchandise and subscription revenues, operating costs and tariffs, taxes and fees and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these expectations include, among other things: our ability to attract and retain advertising revenues; audience acceptance of our television programs and cable networks; our ability to recoup production costs, the availability of tax credits and the existence of co-production treaties; our ability to compete in any of the industries in which we do business; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by us; conditions in the entertainment, information and communications industries and technological developments therein; changes in laws or regulations or the interpretation or application of those laws and regulations; our ability to integrate and realize anticipated benefits from our acquisitions and to effectively manage our growth; our ability to successfully defend ourselves against litigation matters arising out of the ordinary course of business; and changes in accounting standards. Additional information about these factors and about the material assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements may be found in our Annual Information Form. Corus cautions that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to Corus, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, we disclaim any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, events or circumstances that arise after the date thereof or otherwise.

SOURCE Corus Entertainment Inc.

Former Nickelodeon Latin America Executive Elzbieta Pruszynska And Brand Consultancy Business Unimark/Longo Create ICE - An Integrated Content Entertainment Group Dedicated To Creating World-Class Branded Content In Latin America

Below is a ICE Press Release from PRNewswire:

Elzbieta Pruszynska And Unimark/Longo Create ICE® -- An Integrated Content Entertainment Group Dedicated To Creating World-class Branded Content In Latin America

MIAMI and SAO PAULO, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Elzbieta Pruszynska and Unimark/Longo today announced a strategic alliance to form a branded content company devoted to creating high-quality branded entertainment content throughout Latin America including, but not limited to, co-productions and advertainment in film, theatre, music, product/virtual placement & sponsorship, documercials, and infomercials with offices in Miami and Sao Paulo.

ICE is being launched in sync with the Latin America's markets crucial content crossroads - particularly in Brazil, where legislation is about to change requiring a minimum amount of locally produced content starting in the last quarter of 2012. "Today, consumers are embracing a brand's message through unique and immersive entertainment and educational experiences in a number of media vehicles, including movies and new digital platforms. ICE will create stimulating content on a revolutionary level for Latin America," said Walter Longo .

Elzbieta Pruszynska , President/Co-Founder of ICE will oversee all co-branded partnership developments throughout Latin America. "We are content creators, and we want our world class content available to as many people, and on as many platforms as possible. The name 'ICE' conveys the full multiplatform scope of opportunities not only on linear television, but across online portals, print, film, and other emerging platforms. Advertisers are looking to diversify their media investment and seek alternatives in non-traditional media vehicles. This is what we offer," said Elzbieta.

With over 18+ years of industry experience, Pruszynska joins ICE from Synapsys International where she oversaw all global development and co-branded content initiatives throughout Latin America. She is recognized throughout the television and advertising industries for her cross-cultural television expertise. In 1996, she was part of the start-up management team that oversaw the launch and operations for Nickelodeon Latin America. Later, she joined E! Entertainment Television's management team to reconstruct the brand in Latin America, implementing the network's first on-air/off-air initiative that escalated revenue by 350% and increased the number of advertiser six-fold. Ms. Pruszynska also held a number of senior positions in Strategic Planning and Brand Development for Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide and Young & Rubicam where she was instrumental in re-inventing world-renowned brands for British Airways, General Mills and Procter & Gamble.

ABOUT UNIMARK/LONGO

Unimark/Longo is a brand consultancy firm run by Walter Longo , a global business celebrity and a pioneer in pan-regional television/advertising platform throughout Latin America. He is cited as a leading communications expert in numerous books, magazines, and newspapers worldwide, and is a frequent television guest and commentator, having appeared on shows including The Apprentice among many others. Longo is a member of several advisory boards and author of O Marketing na Era do NEXO and Tudo Que Voce Queria Saber Sobre Propaganda e Ninguem Teve Paciencia de Explicar and speaks frequently around the world on advertising, business growth, communications, and marketing.

Media Contact:

Hilda Somarriba
Prism Media Group
t: +1 323 405 3762
hilda@prism-mg.com

SOURCE ICE

Nickelodeon Germany To Start To Show Nick's Brand New CGI-Animated Series "Robot and Monster" From Monday 11th February 2013!

Be Viacom Germany (Deutschland), Viacom International Media Networks Northern Europe's (VIMN NE's) brand engagement and brand solutions sales division, has announced the Nickelodeon News on their official websites' homepage that Nickelodeon Germany (also known as Nickelodeon Deutschland) will start to premiere and show Nickelodeon's brand new original CGI-animated series (Nicktoon) "Robot & Monster", locally titled "Robot und Monster", on Monday 11th February 2013, as part of "February on Nickelodeon Deutschland 2013"! From beviacom.de (translated by Google Translate):

Robot and Monster

New animated comedy show on Nickelodeon. It's about friendship and adventures of two best friends who could not be more. Robot and monsters: from 11 February only at Nickelodeon ....

Also, below is the untranslated version of the same Nick Deutschland News in German (Deutsch):

Robot und Monster

Neue animierte Comedy-Sendung auf Nickelodeon. Es geht um Freundschaft und Abenteuer der beiden besten Freunde, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten. Robot und Monster: ab dem 11. Februar nur bei Nickelodoen. ....

Nickelodeon's brand-new CG-animated buddy comedy, Robot and Monster, follows the friendship and adventures of the most unlikely best-friend duo, Robot, a mechanical and self-proclaimed genius, and Monster, a happy-go-lucky organic. These pals live in a strange world where robots and monsters, also known as mechanicals and organics, live side-by-side and everybody is united by a love for bacon. Together, the relentlessly ambitious Robot and pathologically content Monster form an unlikely friendship. Forged in the fires of childhood, they are now inseparable as they try to find their way in the world.

Nick Jr. Germany Unveils Their Brand New Look For 2013!

Be Viacom Germany (Deutschland), Viacom International Media Networks Northern Europe's (VIMN NE's) brand engagement and brand solutions sales division, has announced the Nickelodeon News on their official websites' homepage that Nickelodeon Germany's (also known as Nickelodeon Deutschland) preschool brand, Nick Jr. Germany (Nick Jr. Deutschland), has launched their brand new channel rebrand, which features a brand new look, which includes a brand new logo, on-air presentation (Nick Jr. idents (station ID's), promo endboards and channel bumpers), and a brand new network strapline "Spaß macht schlau" (which translates as "Smart Fun")! Nick Jr. Deutschland's latest brand new look is based on and part of Nickelodeon's global update of the Nick Junior brand. From beviacom.de (translated by Google Translate):

New on-air design for the pre-series block Nick Jr.

From now on Nick Jr. comes with a new design and the new claim "smart fun" on the air. The high-quality pre-school programs to explain the recent viewers and their environmental contexts. Never with a wagging finger, but always with fun and at eye level with the kids.

Also, below is the untranslated version of the same Nick Deutschland News in German:

Neues On-Air Design für den Vorschul-Serienblock Nick Jr.

Ab sofort geht Nick Jr. mit einem neuen Design und dem neuen Claim "Spaß macht schlau" auf Sendung. Die qualitativ hochwertigen Vorschulsendungen erklären den jüngsten Zuschauern ihre Umwelt und Zusammenhänge. Nie mit erhobenem Zeigefinger, sondern immer mit Spaß und auf Augenhöhe mit den Kids.

Be Viacom Confirms The Logo For The Nickelodeon 2013 Kids' Choice Awards!

Be Viacom, Viacom International Media Networks' (VIMN's) brand engagement and brand solutions sales division, has confirmed the Nickelodeon News in a picture gallery on their "Our Brands: Nickelodeon" channel profile webpage on their official website, beviacom.com, that the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2013 logo that YouTube user called 'iJohnNation' unveiled in an online streaming video clip is the KCA 2013 logo Nickelodeon are currently planning to use for the 2013 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (also known as Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards)!:

The Nick News that Nickelodeon USA will be holding, premiering and showing the Nickelodeon 2013 Kids' Choice Awards live on Saturday 23rd March 2013 at 8.00pm has yet to be confirmed by Nickelodeon themselves.