Nickelodeon Announce Auditions For Their Brand New Comedy Series "The Haunted Hathaways"

The 'local' website Examiner.com is reporting the Nickelodeon News in the following news article that Nickelodeon will soon start production of their brand new live-action original comedy series "The Haunted Hathaways" in Los Angeles, California, USA, and that principal actor casting directors at Nickelodeon Productions and Uptown Productions will be auditioning actors throughout the season, which will run into Summer 2013, for recurring, guest-starring, and under-five roles. Nickelodeon are also on the lookout for extras for the brand new Nick comedy show, and will be casting extras all season long!:

Nickelodeon casting actors and extras for new sitcom 'The Haunted Hathaways'

Uptown Productions has been given a full 20 episode season order by Nickelodeon Network for the new comedy series "The Haunted Hathaways". Shooting will begin soon in Los Angeles and the principal actor casting directors will be auditioning actors throughout the season for recurring, guest-starring, and under-five roles. The extras will also be cast all season long, which will run into Summer, 2013. The pilot episode was shot in October, 2012.

"The Haunted Hathaways" centers on a single mother named Michelle Hathaway and her two daughters Taylor and Frankie, ages 12 and 8 respectively. After Michelle goes through a divorce, she moves her family from New York City to New Orleans and opens a bakery, only to discover a family of three already living in the house that they move into. Single father Ray Preston and his two sons Miles and Louie, ages 13 and 9 respectively, are very proud of this home because it is where the boys were born and where they have spent their entire lives and afterlives! Yes, the Prestons are ghosts, and together with the Hathaways become The Brady Bunch with a supernatural twist.

Starring in "The Haunted Hathaways" is Broadway veteran actress Ginifer King as Michelle Hathaway; Amber Montana plays the role of Taylor Hathaway; newcomer Breanna Yde has been cast as Frankie Hathaway; three-time Image Awards nominee Chico Benymon plays the ghost father Ray Preston; the up-and-coming Curtis Harris portrays Miles Preston; and newcomer Benjamin Flores Jr. plays Louie Preston. Also cast in the series is "The Voice" contestant Kim Yarbrough playing the role of Madame Labuef, a mystical and spiritual woman who makes a living by exorcising unwanted ghosts.

Details on how talent can submit for acting roles, and registration information for extras can be found on the following casting post:

Nickelodeon Casting for "The Haunted Hathaways"

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Nickelodeon Announce Auditions For Their Brand New Nickelodeon Comedy Series "Sam And Cat"!

The 'local' website Examiner.com is reporting the Nickelodeon News in the following news article that Nickelodeon Productions, in association with Schneider's Bakery, Inc. and Uptown Productions, will be auditioning actors and actresses throughout the season for recurring roles, co-starring roles, under five roles, and background extras for the brand new live-action Nickelodeon original comedy show "Sam & Cat"!

UPDATE - One cast member confirmed for Nickelodeon's "Sam & Cat" is child actor Cameron Ocasio, who will play the character 'Dice'.:

Nickelodeon auditions for iCarly and Victorious spinoff series 'Sam and Cat'

Uptown Productions in association with Schneider's Bakery, Inc. are now in production on the new comedy series "Sam and Cat" for Nickelodeon Network. The casting director will be auditioning actors throughout the season for recurring roles, co-starring roles, and under five roles. The extras casting director will also be hiring background extras throughout the season. The pilot episode was shot in September, 2012 and Nickelodeon announced a series pickup with an order for 20 episodes on November 29, 2012. The show will premier September 10, 2013 on Nickelodeon.

Starring in "Sam and Cat" is six-time Young Artists Award nominee and two-time Kids' Choice Awards winner Jennette McCurdy as Sam Puckett. In addition to being a beautiful and talented actress, McCurdy is also a terrific country pop singer-songwriter. The gorgeous Ariana Grande stars as Cat Valentine. Grande is also an amazing singer and dancer who began performing on Broadway at age 15. Puckett and Grande both recently completed shooting the Nickelodeon Original TV Movie "Swindle," which unites a cavalcade of Nick stars in an Ocean’s Eleven-type tale about kid empowerment and justice.

Details on how talent can submit for acting roles, and registration information for extras can be found on the following casting post:

Nickelodeon Casting and Auditions for "Sam and Cat"

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The official Television Show Auditions website, tvshowauditions.info, is also reporting the Nick News that director Steve Hoefer ("VICTORiOUS", "iCarly", "Zoey 101", "Drake & Josh", "All That") directed the pilot episode of the all-new Nick sitcom "Sam & Cat", and that he will also direct the first three episodes of the series.

Nickelodeon USA's Premiere Date For New Sitcom "Sam And Cat" Revealed?

Although currently unconfirmed by Nickelodeon, the 'local' website Examiner.com is reporting the Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon USA, also known as Nick, will start to premiere and show Nickelodeon Productions and Schneider's Bakery's brand new live-action original comedy show "Sam & Cat" on Tuesday 10th September 2013 as part of Nickelodeon's Fall 2013 programming line-up.

Please note that the above Nick News has yet to be confirmed by Nickelodeon, and that, even if the news has been announced by a inside source at Nickelodeon, it may be only be a penciled in debut date, and that Nickelodeon can change the premiere date before Tuesday 10th September 2013.

UPDATE - In the below online streaming video recorded at the 2012 McCurdian Fan Convention, the world's first and only fan convention for Nickelodeon Star and actress Jennette McCurdy ("iCarly", "Sam & Cat"), which was recently held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in LA, California, USA on Saturday 15th December 2012, guest of honor Jennette McCurdy told a fan the news that Dan Schneider, the producer of "Sam & Cat", is applying for Nickelodeon to hold the premiere of the brand new Nick sitcom "Sam & Cat" straight after Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards (Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2013), which Nickelodeon will hold on Saturday 23rd March 2013 from 8.00pm - 9.30pm. ET/PT (tape delayed for the West Coast). If Nick USA does plan to premiere "Sam & Cat" after the 2013 KCAs, it is currently unknown whether it'll be a sneak peek preview screening of "Sam & Cat" before the show premieres later this year, or the shows full television debut:



(Thanks to NickUKHub for the link.)

Nickelodeon Star and "Victorious" actress Ariana Grande recently confirmed the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon Productions and Schneider's Bakery's brand new live-action original comedy show "Sam & Cat" will start going into production later this month (January 2013).

Nickelodeon's brand new live-action original comedy series "Sam & Cat" will be a spin-off from Dan Schneider's hit live-action Nickelodeon comedy shows "iCarly" and "Victorious", and will feature Nickelodeon Stars Jennette McCurdy ("iCarly"'s Sam Puckett) and Ariana Grande ("Victorious"'s Cat Valentine) reprising their roles from their respective hit shows, and will feature the pair as unlikely roommates who become teen entrepreneurs by starting their own after-school babysitting business. Nickelodeon commissioned "Sam & Cat" to become a full series and ordered 20 episodes of the show in November 2012.

Nickelodeon USA's Premiere Of "Power Rangers Megaforce" In February 2013 To Kick Off Yearlong "Power Rangers" Celebration; Nick.com To Unveil New 'Megaforce' Game On Monday 18th February 2013

The licensing news website License! Global Mag is reporting the Nickelodeon News in this article on their official website, licensemag.com, that when Nickelodeon USA, also known as Nick, debuts Saban Brands' brand new "Power Rangers" series, "Power Rangers Megaforce", on Saturday 2nd February 2013 at 1pm/12pm C, as part of "February on Nick", it'll kick-off a yearlong celebration of the popular "Power Rangers" brand!

License! Global Mag are also reporting in the same news article the Nick News that, to celebrate Nick US premiering and showing brand new "Power Rangers Megaforce" episodes from Saturday 2nd February 2013 at 1pm/12pm C, the official Nickelodeon USA website, Nick.com, will unveil a brand new "Power Rangers" themed online mini-game called "Power Rangers Megaforce: Never Surrender" on Monday 18th February 2013!

Nickelodeon UK's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards 2012 Ceremony Helps The ICC, Birmingham Win "Best Arts And Entertainment Venue" Award At The Broad Street Awards 2013

The official Incentive Travel & Corporate Meetings website, incentivetravel.co.uk is reporting in the following news article that Nickelodeon UK and Robinsons Fruit Shoot's Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Awards 2012 ceremony, a brand new awards ceremony which will honours children who are the top of their league in their chosen hobbies with a exclusive 'Golden Skillie Award', which Nick UK held at Birmingham's prestigious International Convention Centre (ICC) on Saturday 21st July 2012 was were presented by Nickelodeon UK Presenters Anna Williamson and Jamie Rickers (Nickelodeon's Jamie and Anna), has helped the ICC be named the "Best Arts & Entertainment Venue" at this year's (2013's) "Best of Broad Street Awards" (known locally as the BOBS). It is currently unknown whether Nickelodeon UK will be holding a Skillies award ceremony in 2013:

Awards The ICC wins big at the 2013 BOBS

Birmingham’s International Convention Centre (ICC) has been awarded ‘Best Arts & Entertainment Venue’ at this year’s Best of Broad Street Awards.

Known locally as the BOBS, the awards are voted for by local businesses and residents and recognise the best venues and venue teams in the city. Broad Street is well-known for its diverse and attractive offering; from high end restaurants to popular pubs and clubs, as well as some of the city’s best cultural venues.

This year, the ICC has picked up ‘Best Arts & Entertainment Venue’ after an increase in non-conference business.

Paul Rutherford, General Manager at the ICC, said: “To receive such recognition from the people who live and work in Birmingham is a great honour for the ICC. Although the ICC is a conference centre, we have seen an increase in the number of entertainment events taking place at the venue. Last year we hosted the Britain’s Got Talent Auditions, who are returning next month, as well as the Nickelodeon Skillies Awards and the theatre production of the Snowman. This March we will be staging the production of The Little Shop of Horrors, which will take place in our Hall 1 over four days accommodating 1,500 seats at a time.

“Our Christmas parties offer, in partnership with JD Parties, has also proved extremely successful; we saw an increase of 1,000 covers in 2012 compared to 2011, and we are expecting the numbers to further rise this year. The flexibility of our building means we can adapt any space to meet the needs of the event, whether it is a large scale conference or a theatre production. It is encouraging to see that the diversity of what we do has been recognised by the people of Birmingham.”

The venue hosts around 400 events and welcomes 300,000 delegates every year. From international and high profile events like the recent Conservative Party Conference, to meetings and launches, the venue can accommodate a whole host of events.

The ICC’s sister venue, the NIA, also picked up ‘Best Overall Venue’ – which was won by the ICC in 2012 – at this year’s ceremony.

Viacom International Media Networks Recruits W Communications For Corporate And Digital Work

The following news article from PRWeek is reporting the Nickelodeon News that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has hired the London, UK-based public relations consultancy W Communications for corporate and digital work, including to help raise awareness for Viacom events such as the MTV Europe Music Awards and promoting opportunities for commercial partnerships with VIMN's bouquet of channels, including Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central:

Viacom hands W Communications corporate and digital brief

Broadcasting heavy hitter Viacom has brought in W Communications to look after MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central.

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Viacom International Media Networks - one arm of the wider Viacom business - will use the agency for corporate and digital work.

Included in the new international brief is awareness-raising for events such as the MTV Europe Music Awards and promoting opportunities for commercial partnerships with the channels.

News of the appointment comes shortly after Viacom's CEO Robert Bakish acknowledged MTV 'has a shelf life'.

His words follow plummeting audience figures in the US, with the MTV Video Music Awards seeing viewer numbers halve last year.

However, PRWeek understands work will not focus specifically on this issue.

W Communications head of media Becky Charles will lead the work and report to Viacom's senior V-P Philip Bourchier O'Ferrall.

Agency founder Warren Johnson said: 'It's an exciting time for Viacom as TV and digital collide to create a world of connected media and immersive experiences. Our role is to hero the amazing work its brands like MTV are doing.'

TeenNick USA To Premiere Canadian Teen Comedy Series "Life with Boys" On Wednesday 6th February 2013

The licensing news website Licensing.biz is reporting the Nickelodeon USA News in the following news article that Nick USA's teens and young adults network, TeenNick, will start to premiere and show season one (comprising of 22 episodes) of the popular Canadian teen sitcom "Life with Boys" from Wednesday 6th February 2013:

'Life With Boys' to get US debut next month

Live-action tween comedy series to premiere on TeenNick.

DreamWorks Classics has announced that live-action tween comedy series Life With Boys is set to premiere in the US on TeenNick on Wednesday, February 6th, with a run of 22 episodes.

The series is created by Michael Poryes (Hannah Montana and That’s So Raven) and produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Studio and Steven Bawol’s Helion Pictures.

Life With Boys tells the story of 14-year-old Tess Foster (Torri Webster) as she navigates her way through the turmoil of teen life while living at home with her single, overprotective dad and three brothers.

“Life With Boys has been a hit around the world and we look forward to bringing this refreshingly funny series to U.S. audiences,” said Doug Schwalbe, EVP, Production and Programme Sales, DreamWorks Classics. “We are thrilled that the show will air on TeenNick and are excited to introduce Tess Foster and her life with boys to a whole new fan base.”

The series airs globally on YTV (Canada), Canal J (France), ABC (Australia) and has aired on Nickelodeon (UK [and Ireland], Italy [Italia], Germany [Deutschland], Iberia, the Nordics and Benelux [Nickelodeon Benelux; including Nickelodeon Belgium and Nickelodeon Netherlands]).

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US audiences get Life With Boys

Tween live-action series Life With Boys will make its US debut on February 6 on Nickelodeon’s 24-hour teen channel, TeenNick.

From Hannah Montana co-creator Michael Poryes, Life With Boys is produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Studios along with Helion Pictures and follows a 14-year-old girl who lives with her single, overprotective dad and three brothers.

DreamWorks Classics brokered the deal for the 22-episode series.

Life With Boys currently airs globally on YTV (Canada), Canal J (France), ABC (Australia) and has aired on Nickelodeon (UK, Italy, Germany, Iberia, the Nordics and Benelux).

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