Nickelodeon's "The Fresh Beat Band" Hits The Road Again On Nationwide Concert Tour Of The USA Kicking Off Fall 2013; Nick Jr. USA To Premiere Band's First-Ever Concert Special In Primetime On Sunday 21st April 2013

Nickelodeon has announced in the following Press Release, from PRNewswire, the Nickelodeon Preschool News that "The Fresh Beat Band", Nickelodeon's preschool music group and stars of the hit television series of the same name, are giving US fans one more chance to see them live as they hit the road again for 60 performances on their nationwide concert tour on the USA. The wildly popular "The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour" will resume on Tuesday 12th November 2013 in San Antonio, TX. The band will travel to theaters in new markets and revisit places including New York City's Theater at Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles' Nokia Theater L.A. Live. In 2012, more than 400,000 fans saw the concert making it one of the year's most successful music tours.

Nickelodeon has also announced the "The Fresh Beat Band" news that Nick USA's preschool network, Nick Jr. USA, will premiere and show The Fresh Beat Band's first-ever primetime concert special on Sunday, April 21, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). The 30-minute special will give viewers an all-access pass to "The Fresh Beat Band" concert with behind-the-scenes footage and more. Fans located in the USA can watch an exclusive sneak peek of the concert special on Nick Junior USA's official website, www.nickjr.com:

Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band Hits The Road Again On Nationwide Concert Tour Kicking Off This Fall

The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Presented By Nickelodeon Will Hit 50 Cities Including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas and Atlanta; Tickets On-Sale April 20

The Fresh Beat Band's First-Ever Concert Special Premieres in Primetime Sunday, April 21, at 7PM (ET) on Nick Jr.

NEW YORK, April 16, 2013 /Nickelodeon News Release via PRNewswire/ -- The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are giving fans one more chance to see them live as they hit the road again for 60 performances on their nationwide concert tour. The wildly popular The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour will resume on Nov. 12, 2013 in San Antonio, TX. The band will travel to theaters in new markets and revisit places including New York City's Theater at Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles' Nokia Theater L.A. Live. In 2012, more than 400,000 fans saw the concert making it one of the year's most successful music tours.

Pre-sale tickets along with Fresh Beat Band VIP packages with meet and greets will be available at www.freshbeatbandlive.com beginning April 16 and at www.ticketmaster.com beginning April 17. Citi® card members through Citi's Private Pass Program at www.CitiPrivatePass.com will also have access to pre-sale tickets beginning April 16. The general public on-sale will take place on April 20.

"The Fresh Beat Band is back by popular demand," said Doug Cohn , SVP, Music, Nickelodeon. "The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour has been so successful because it provides 90 minutes of family bonding time where kids and parents can laugh, sing and dance along with the fantastic Fresh Beats."

The Fresh Beat Band's first-ever primetime concert special will premiere on Sunday, April 21, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. The 30-minute special gives viewers an all-access pass to The Fresh Beat Band concert with behind-the-scenes footage and more. Fans can watch an exclusive sneak peek of the concert special at www.nickjr.com.

The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Presented By Nickelodeon features Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Marina (Tara Perry) and Twist (Jon Beavers) and Shout (Thomas Hobson), performing The Fresh Beat Band hits from seasons one, two and three of the Nickelodeon live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation. Songs performed include "Here We Go, "A Friend Like You," "Bananas" and "Just Like A Rockstar," among others. The Fresh Beat Band soundtracks – The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show and The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0 – are currently available on iTunes and in stores everywhere. The album features catchy, preschool-friendly tracks culled from three seasons of the TV series.

The Fresh Beat Band debuted in 2009 and is now in its third season on Nickelodeon. The Fresh Beat Band centers on four best friends – Kiki, Marina, Twist and Shout– in a band who love to sing and dance. In each episode, preschoolers sing and dance along as they help The Fresh Beat Band solve everyday challenges. Preschoolers learn the fundamentals of music such as melody, rhythm, tempo and performance styles and the importance of friendship, working together, and respecting each other's differences. Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber , Jason Mraz , and Sarah Chalke have all hung out with the Fresh Beats and additional celebrity guests will appear in season three.

Check out the tour website -- http://www.freshbeatbandlive.com, Facebook page www.facebook.com/freshbeatband and for more Fresh Beat activities and fun go to http://www.nickjr.com/the-fresh-beat-band/.

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 18 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).

2013/2014 The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Dates:

11/12/13 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theatre
11/13/13 - Austin, TX - ACL Live – Moody Theatre
11/14/13 - The Woodlands, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
11/15/13 - Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Wireless Theatre
11/16/13 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland by AMC
11/18/13 - St. Paul, MN - O'Shaughnessy Auditorium
11/19/13 - Appleton, WI - Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
11/21/13 - Pittsburgh, PA - Benedum Center
11/22/13 - Cleveland, OH - State Theater
11/23/13 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre (2 Shows)
11/24/13 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
11/26/13 - Lowell, MA - Paul E. Tsongas Arena
11/27/13 - Fairfax, VA - Patriot Center
11/29-30/13 - New York, NY - The Theater at Madison Square Garden (4 Shows)
12/1/13 - West Long Branch, NJ - Monmouth University – MAC Center (2 Shows)
12/4/13 - Hershey, PA - Giant Center
12/5/13 - Westbury, NY - Theatre at Westbury
12/6/13 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
12/7/13 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre (2 Shows)
12/8/13 - Reading, PA - Sovereign Center
12/10/13 - Richmond, VA - Landmark Theatre
12/11/13 - Greenville, SC - Bi-Lo Center
12/12/13 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
12/14/13 - Miami Beach, FL - Fillmore Miami Beach
12/15/13 - Orlando, FL - Amway Center
1/9/14 - Birmingham, AL - BJCC Concert Hall
1/11/14 - Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre
1/12/14 - Chattanooga, TN - Memorial Auditorium
1/14/14 - Columbus, OH - The Palace
1/15/14 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Palace Theatre
1/16/14 - Charlotte, NC - Ovens Auditorium
1/17/14 - Norfolk, VA - Old Dominion University – Constant Convocation Center
1/18/14 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena
1/19/14 - Indiana, PA - Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex
1/22/14 - Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theatre
1/23/14 - Duluth, GA - Gwinnett Center
1/24/14 - Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry House
1/25/14 - St. Louis, MO - Fox Theatre
1/28/14 - Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
1/30/14 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre
1/31/14 - Bakersfield, CA - Rabobank Theatre
2/1/14 - San Jose, CA - Event Center at San Jose State University
2/4/14 - Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train Arena
2/5/14 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre
2/7/14 - San Diego, CA - Valley View Casino Center
2/9/14 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre L.A. Live (2 Shows)

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Nickelodeon Executives Marjorie Cohn And Alison Dexter Leaving Nick

The entertainment industry news website Deadline Hollywood is reporting the Nickelodeon news that the longtime Nickelodeon executive Marjorie Cohn has decided to leave the network after 26 years.

Following a series of promotions, Marjorie Cohn, a very well liked TV executive, most recently served as President, Content Development, Nickelodeon. She added animation and digital to her existing portfolio of live-action programming in 2012, following the departure of Brown Johnson when Russell Hicks was elevated to President, Content Development and Production for the Nickelodeon Group. While at Nickelodeon, Marjorie Cohn has shepherded some of Nick's biggest hits, including "Rugrats", "iCarly" and "SpongeBob SquarePants". In the wake of her departure, Cohn's direct reports are now expected to report to Hicks as Nick's programming efforts have been shifting from New York (East Coast), where Cahn has been based, to Los Angeles (West Coast), where Hicks is.

In addition to Cohn, also departing is Alison Dexter, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Productions, as part of company restructuring that eliminates the position as the production groups will now report to the live-action and animation executives.

Deadline.com's Nick News article also features the internal Nickelodeon memo sent to Nickelodeon Staff from Cyma Zarghami, president of Nickelodeon and MTV Networks' Kids & Family Group, outlining the changes.

NickALive! would like to wish Marjorie Cohn and Alison Dexter all the best for future:

Nickelodeon’s Marjorie Cohn To Exit

EXCLUSIVE: Nickelodeon‘s top programming executive Marjorie Cohn is leaving. I hear that she has opted to depart the kids cable network after a 26-year tenure. Following a series of promotions, Cohn, a very well liked TV executive, most recently served as President, Content Development, Nickelodeon. She added animation and digital to her existing portfolio of live-action programming last year, following the departure of Brown Johnson when Russell Hicks was elevated to President, Content Development and Production for the Nickelodeon Group. Cohn has shepherded some of Nick’s biggest hits, including Rugrats, iCarly and SpongeBob. In the wake of her departure, Cohn’s direct reports are now expected to report to Hicks as Nick’s programming efforts have been shifting from New York, where Cahn has been based, to Los Angeles, where Hicks is. UPDATE: In addition to Cohn, also departing is EVP Nickelodeon Prods. Alison Dexter as part of a restructuring that eliminates the position as the production groups will now report to the live-action and animation executives. Here is the internal Nick memo from Cyma Zarghami, president of Nickelodeon and MTV Networks’ Kids & Family Group, outlining the changes:

Eight months ago, Russell Hicks took on his new role as our head of content development and production and relocated to Los Angeles. Since that time, we have focused our attention on serving the first generation of post-millennial viewers with exciting new content, introduced an innovative new brand experience through our App, and experienced new momentum in our ratings.

Also in that time, Russell has been evaluating our needs and our structure to ensure we are well-positioned to succeed now and in the future. He has injected new life and excitement into our animation studio, and has been developing new ways to attract the most creative people and give them the freedom to develop great content for all platforms.

Russell and Margie Cohn have spent the last few months creating an exciting development strategy and roadmap for our future. Today, more than ever, the west coast is the home base of our creative community and day-to-day headquarters for the majority of our productions, and after many years of service to Nickelodeon, Margie has made the decision to leave the company. Moving forward, all of Nickelodeon’s content executives will now report directly to Russell.

Margie has been with us since the very early days of Nickelodeon, working on shows from Double Dare and Rugrats, to All That! iCarly and SpongeBob, and just about everything in-between. I’ve been lucky to work with Margie for many years. She has been a passionate advocate for our brand, our creative partners, her team and our audience. She loves to make kids laugh, and leaves a rich legacy of having done so time and time again. I can’t thank her enough for her contributions to Nickelodeon.

The second part of Russell’s vision is to crystallize the organization as it relates to production. We are realigning the production groups to report directly to the executives for live action and animation. As a result, we will no longer have a centralized senior role in production management, and Alison Dexter will be leaving the company. Alison has built our best in class production team across genres, for preschoolers and new technologies. She has put an incredible team in place with expansive expertise.

I believe Russell’s vision for managing our creative teams allows us to build upon the momentum we have now, and provides us with a structure that ensures our success for years to come. Change is never easy. Both Margie and Alison have made incredible and lasting contributions to Nickelodeon over the years, and I know you join me in wishing them both all the best.

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Nick programming execs depart

Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon’s president of original programming and development, is leaving after 26 years at the Viacom-owned children’s channel.

The departure follows a production restructure that sees all of the channel’s content executives now report directly to Russell Hicks, the recently appointed president of content development and production, based in LA.

Cohn was responsible for supervising the development and production of all live-action programming on Nickelodeon in her final role at the company, which she joined as a unit manager in 1986.

During her time at Nick, Cohn oversaw the production of live-action titles including iCarly and Big Time Rush, as well as the animations SpongeBob SquarePants and Rugrats, among many others.

Cohn’s decision to depart was announced via an internal email to all Nickelodeon employees sent by Cyma Zarghami, president of Nickelodeon and MTV Networks’ Kids & Family Group. Alison Dexter, exec VP of production at Nickelodeon, has also left the company.

The production restructure at Nick has so far seen a number of long-serving Nick execs leave, including president of animation Brown Johnson, as the channel continues in its attempt to catch up in the cable ratings war with Disney Channel.

Nico Franks
16-04-2013
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GENRES: Animation, Children's
SHOWS: iCarly, Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants
PEOPLE: Marjorie Cohn
COMPANIES: Nickelodeon
SECTIONS: C21Kids
COUNTRIES: US

Also, from Kidscreen:

More production exec shakeups at Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon’s New York-based president of content development Marjorie Cohn has chosen to exit the kidsnet after serving 26 years with the company, and Alison Dexter‘s EVP of productions position has been eliminated amid ongoing realignment.

In an internal memo from Nickelodeon issued yesterday, group president Cyma Zarghami stated that all of Nickelodeon’s content executives will now report directly to Russell Hicks, Nick’s L.A.-based president of content development and production, to whom Cohn previously reported.

During her time at Nickelodeon, Cohn helped guide the development and production of a number of hit shows including SpongeBob Squarepants, iCarly, Double Dare, Rugrats, and All That!

After Hicks was named to his new position and long-time president of Nick Animation Brown Johnson exited the company last August, Cohn was promoted to president of content development for live-action, animation and digital from head of live-action programming, which she started overseeing in February 2010.

Cohn has yet to announce her plans for the future.

Meanwhile, Nickelodeon eliminated its centralized senior role in production management, resulting in the departure of Dexter. The production groups will now report directly to the live-action and animation executives in charge, who will in turn report to Hicks. Additionally, Cohn’s position will not be filled.

Tags: Alison Dexter, Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon, Russell Hicks

Nickelodeon UK's Official "House Of Anubis" Website Unveils Brand New Web And Mobile Game Called "Uncovered Secrets"

To celebrate Nickelodeon UK and Ireland premiering and showing season three of Nickelodeon's hit live-action mystery drama series "House of Anubis", dubbed "The Reawakening", daily at 6.00pm (repeated at 7.00pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nick+1), Nick UK and Eire's official website's recently updated official "House of Anubis" website has unveiled a brand new HTML5 online hidden object game based on the all-new third season of "House Of Anubis" called "Uncovered Secrets", which HoA fans and nick.co.uk visitors can play here at Nick.co.uk/Anubis! As well as being played on computers, Nick.co.uk's brand new online "House Of Anubis" game is also compatible with smartphones and tablets! Simply point your mobile device's internet browser to http://www.nick.co.uk/shows/houseofanubis/games/uncoveredsecrets/index.htm! SIBUNA!

In Nick.co.uk's brand new online "House Of Anubis" game, after Eddie Miller receives a vision from new housemate KT Rush, players must help Eddie collect a variety of "House Of Anubis"/Egyptian-themed hidden objects in a variety of locations, starting in Eddie's bedroom.